Cranioplasty Cost In Malaysia

Cranioplasty cost in Malaysia is between USD 12240 to USD 14960. Patient has to stay in the hospital for 4 days and outside the hospital for 10 days.

Certain tests are done before a cranioplasty, such as a CT scan, MRI, and evaluation of bone involvement. All these test costs are covered in the package. 

Yes, the pharmacy and medicine cost is included in the package when the patient is hospitalized. If the patient purchases any medicines from outside the hospital, they have to pay for them separately. 

Three types of implants are available: titanium, solid biomaterial, and synthetic bone substitute. The cost of implants varies significantly, and the price will increase if the shape is complex.

You need to spend 2 to 3 days in the hospital after the surgery. You will wake up in recovery and transfer to the neurosurgical intensive care unit after an hour. You will be continuously monitored for any signs of complications. You will get a repeat CT scan of your head when you recover. You can schedule appointments for one week and three to four weeks after surgery to have your sutures removed. 

You can resume your normal activities 2 to 3 weeks after the surgery but make sure that your head should be protected from accidental impacts. Contact your surgeon if you experience swelling or infection in the wound and fluid leaking from the wound. 

The procedure is covered by insurance but make sure to contact your insurance company to determine your coverage. 

There is no alternative to cranioplasty because this surgery not only satisfies patients’ external defects but also improves patients’ functional outcomes.