The right marketing budget for this specialty is not pulled from industry averages. It is calculated backwards from patient lifetime value and your market's competitive landscape. Here is how to do that math.
The Direct Answer
Plastic surgery marketing budgets range from $3,000–$8,000/month in ad spend for competitive markets. The ROI math is clear: one rhinoplasty at $8,000+ or a breast augmentation at $7,000+ justifies $150–$300 per consultation request comfortably.
Plastic Surgery Marketing Benchmarks
Average CPA
$33–$70
Average CPC
$8–$25
Recommended Budget
$3,000–$8,000/month
Conversion Rate Range
8–15%
What Plastic Surgery Patients Actually Respond To
Plastic surgery patients research 3–12 months before booking. Before/after galleries are the primary conversion driver. Procedure-specific landing pages outperform generic campaigns by 3–5x.
The procedures driving the most patient acquisition activity for plastic surgery practices: rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, facelifts, body contouring.
REAL PLASTIC SURGERY RESULTS
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