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Practical guides to navigating healthcare in the Philippines — from choosing clinics and understanding costs to insurance tips.
Health Guides
Practical guides to navigating healthcare in the Philippines — from choosing clinics and understanding costs to insurance tips.
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![Hair Transplant Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fhair-transplant-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Hair transplant in the Philippines costs **₱80,000-₱300,000** depending on the technique and number of grafts. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) costs ₱100,000-₱250,000. Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) costs ₱80,000-₱200,000. Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) costs ₱150,000-₱300,000. Prices are typically **₱25-₱80 per graft**. Most patients need 1,500-3,500 grafts. Top providers include Svenson Hair Centers, Philippine Hair Transplant Center, Hair Revolution, and cosmetic surgery departments at hospitals like [The Medical City](/clinic/the-medical-city).
![Laser Hair Removal Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Flaser-hair-removal-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Laser hair removal in the Philippines costs **₱1,500-₱15,000 per session** depending on the body area and clinic. Underarm laser hair removal costs ₱1,500-₱4,200. Bikini area costs ₱3,000-₱7,000. Full legs cost ₱8,000-₱15,000. Most patients need **6-10 sessions** for lasting results. Top clinics include [Belo Medical Group](/clinic/belo-medical-group-bgc), Flawless Face & Body, [SkinStation](/clinic/skinstation), Wink Laser Studio, and [Simply Skin](/clinic/simply-skin).
![Hemorrhoid Treatment Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fhemorrhoid-treatment-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Hemorrhoid treatment in the Philippines costs **₱500-₱100,000** depending on the severity and treatment type. Topical medications cost ₱500-₱3,000. Non-surgical procedures (rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy) cost ₱5,000-₱15,000. Hemorrhoidectomy surgery costs ₱15,000-₱80,000+. Laser hemorrhoidectomy costs ₱40,000-₱100,000. **PhilHealth covers hemorrhoid surgery starting at ₱12,000** case rate. Top hospitals include [Cardinal Santos Medical Center](/clinic/cardinal-santos-medical-center), [Makati Medical Center](/clinic/makati-medical-center), and [The Medical City](/clinic/the-medical-city).
![Therapy & Counseling Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Ftherapy-counseling-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Therapy and counseling in the Philippines costs **Free-₱5,000+ per session** depending on the provider. Psychiatrists charge ₱2,500-₱5,000+ for initial consultations and ₱1,500-₱2,500 for follow-ups. Licensed psychologists charge ₱1,500-₱3,500 per session. Licensed counselors charge ₱1,000-₱2,500. **Free or low-cost services** are available through government mental health centers and NGOs. PhilHealth covers ₱9,000-₱16,000/year for outpatient mental health services. Online therapy (BetterHelp) costs ₱14,000-₱20,000/month.
![Newborn Screening Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fnewborn-screening-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Newborn screening in the Philippines costs **₱550-₱2,950**. Basic newborn screening (6 conditions) costs ₱550. Expanded newborn screening (28 conditions) costs ₱1,500-₱2,950. **PhilHealth covers up to ₱2,950** for newborn screening as part of the Newborn Care Package (NCP) — most Filipino parents pay nothing out of pocket. A small service fee of ₱50 may apply at private facilities. Newborn screening is **mandated by law** under Republic Act 9288 (Newborn Screening Act of 2004).
![Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy) Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fgallbladder-surgery-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) in the Philippines costs **₱13,000-₱150,000** depending on the technique and hospital tier. Open cholecystectomy at a government hospital costs ₱13,000-₱30,000. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy at private hospitals costs ₱70,000-₱150,000. PhilHealth covers a significant portion of both procedures. Top hospitals include [Makati Medical Center](/clinic/makati-medical-center), [The Medical City](/clinic/the-medical-city), [Asian Hospital](/clinic/asian-hospital-and-medical-center), [Perpetual Help Medical Center](/clinic/perpetual-help-medical-center-las-pias-hospital), and [Cardinal Santos Medical Center](/clinic/cardinal-santos-medical-center).
![Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Frhinoplasty-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Rhinoplasty in the Philippines costs **₱25,000-₱400,000** depending on the technique and surgeon. Alarplasty (nose narrowing) costs ₱25,000-₱50,000. Tip plasty costs ₱25,000-₱60,000. Closed rhinoplasty with silicone implant costs ₱35,000-₱80,000. Open rhinoplasty with cartilage or Gore-Tex implant costs ₱70,000-₱250,000. Premium surgeons charge ₱150,000-₱400,000. Top surgeons work at [Belo Medical Group](/clinic/belo-medical-group-bgc), [Aivee Clinic](/clinic/aivee), and hospital-based plastic surgery departments.
![HbA1c & Diabetes Test Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fdiabetes-test-hba1c-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Diabetes tests in the Philippines cost **₱100-₱2,500** depending on the test type. Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) costs ₱100-₱300. HbA1c costs ₱475-₱1,200. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) costs ₱1,050-₱1,525. A diabetes screening package (FBS + HbA1c + lipid profile) costs ₱1,500-₱2,500. Top labs include [Hi-Precision Diagnostics](/clinic/hi-precision-diagnostics), Healthway, and hospital laboratories.
![IVF Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fivf-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in the Philippines costs **₱200,000-₱500,000 per cycle** at established fertility clinics. Basic IVF averages ₱250,000-₱350,000. Add-ons like ICSI (₱30,000-₱80,000), PGT (₱50,000-₱200,000), and embryo freezing (₱20,000-₱50,000) increase total cost. Fertility medications add ₱50,000-₱150,000. Top clinics include Kato Fertility Center / Conceive IVF Manila, St. Luke's IVF Center, and [The Medical City](/clinic/the-medical-city) Center for Advanced Reproductive Medicine (CARM).
![Vaccine Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fvaccine-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Vaccines in the Philippines cost **₱200-₱10,000 per dose** depending on the vaccine. Flu vaccines cost ₱500-₱1,200. HPV vaccines cost ₱3,300-₱8,000 per dose (Gardasil 9 is highest). Pneumonia vaccines cost ₱1,500-₱5,000. Hepatitis B costs ₱500-₱2,000 per dose. **Free childhood vaccines** (BCG, Hepatitis B, Polio, Measles, etc.) are provided by DOH. Top private vaccination providers include Watsons, [Hi-Precision Diagnostics](/clinic/hi-precision-diagnostics), and pediatric/family medicine clinics.

**Filipino senior citizens (60 years and above) are entitled to a 20% discount plus VAT exemption on medicines, medical services, and hospital charges under RA 9994.** PhilHealth lifetime membership kicks in at 60 with at least 120 monthly contributions — no further premiums needed. Seniors also rec
![Dental Veneers Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fdental-veneers-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Dental veneers in the Philippines cost **₱3,000-₱35,000 per tooth** depending on the material and clinic. Composite veneers cost ₱3,000-₱15,000 per tooth. Porcelain veneers cost ₱15,000-₱30,000 per tooth. Zirconia veneers cost ₱20,000-₱35,000 per tooth. A full smile makeover (8-10 upper teeth) costs ₱120,000-₱350,000. Top cosmetic dental clinics include Apostol Dental, Primacare Dental, and cosmetic dentistry departments at hospital-based clinics.