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Lower eyelid blepharoplasty in India typically costs from _op_940_price_from_ to _op_940_price_to_. Total expenses depend on the surgical technique, such as fat repositioning or skin excision, and the clinic's location in major hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, or Hyderabad. Patients save around _price_percent_discount_% compared to the US, where this procedure costs _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Fees usually cover the surgery, anesthesia, and initial follow-up visits.

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Bookimed Expert Insight. Choosing ISAPS-accredited centers like Konarc Aesthetics ensures high-tier safety at significantly lower costs. Many Indian hospitals are accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH). Centers like Primus Super Specialty Hospital offer consultations starting around $15. International patients benefit from included services such as airport pickups and interpreter assistance at no extra cost.

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Visa for travel to India requires a number of documents. The necessary list of documents includes:

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In India, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5-star hotels. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied European and Asian food, a vast, well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have a water park available to guests. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

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International patients are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa). The maximum period of stay in the country with this visa type is 6 months. Read more about the visa terms for treatment in India here.

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Healthcare in India is based on cost-effective models. Most of the hospitals are private — 65% of annual GDP is out-of-pocket medical payments.

1.4 mln doctors provide excellent treatments in the country. 74% of the Indian medical care is private. The local healthcare centers have international and national certificates that confirm the high quality of services and patients' safety:

India has 39 JCI-accredited medical centers in contrast with 20 JCI-certified facilities in Germany and 10 hospitals in Israel.

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Currency

Indian Rupee (you also can pay for services in USD)

Best period for the trip

October-March

Language

Hindi (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)

Visa

is required

Time difference with Europe

5 hours

Time difference with the USA

10 hours

Capital

New Delhi

Medical tourism center

Mumbai, New Delhi

Popular resorts

Goa, Jaipur, Mumbai

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