The approximate cost of traditional surgery for cold knife removal of tonsils in adults is around $4,000-$10,000. Plasma knife excision surgery, roughly costs $15,000. Traditional tonsillectomy, which is the removal or stripping of the tonsils with a cold knife, is charged at different rates depending on the level of the hospital, and the region it is located in. There is a big difference between local and general anesthesia. The difference between general anesthesia and local anesthesia is several thousand dollars, so the overall cost is about 4000-10000 RMB. In recent years, a low-temperature plasma tip is commonly used to remove tonsils. The method of removal is basically the same, except that it requires the help of a cryo-plasma head. These surgical instruments are disposable consumables, such as the plasma cutter head which is a completely self-paying consumable. This procedure has the advantages of less intraoperative bleeding, the ability to stop bleeding in a timely manner, and less pain for the patient after the procedure, so the overall cost will be about $15,000. The above costs are for reference only, and there are many reasons affecting the cost of surgery, such as the use of surgical supplies and the influence of different regions and different levels of hospitals, so it is recommended to consult with the local hospitals in detail.