by Denise

Do you know what all these treatments have in common?

 

·         Weight-Loss Medications

·         Bariatric Surgery

·         Gastroplasty

·         Lap Banding

·         Sleeve Gastrectomy

·         Gastric Bypass

 

That’s right; obesity surgery in Mexico. Some of the best gastric bypass surgeons in Mexicali or laparoscopic surgery in Mexico is just across the border. Gone are the days when medical and dental treatments in Mexico were considered substandard. Bariatric surgery in Mexico, as well as RNY doctors, lap banding hospitals in Mexico and bariatric surgery in Cancun offers world-class and state of the art facilities for obesity or weight loss patients not only from the U.S., but around the world the best in experience and expertise.

 

Americans venturing south of the border enjoy affordable surgery in Mexico, from experienced, accredited and highly trained weight loss surgeon and bariatric surgeon choices to looking for the best in Cancun hospitals, Mexicali hospitals or Baja Coast Health Centers.

 

Doctors in Mexico who specialize in treatment of obesity offer a multitude of treatments for obesity, including morbid obesity surgery, laparoscopic banding, vertical sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic gastric banding.

 

The stigma associated with medical tourism is fast disappearing as consumers become more educated regarding their options for medical care. Weight loss surgery in Mexico offers safe, effective and affordable weight loss and obesity surgical treatments that are not covered by insurance plans in the U.S.

 

PlacidWay, a rising expert and resource for medical tourism abroad, offers consumers information, resources and contacts to a variety of obesity treatment facilities throughout Mexico that offer highly trained, experienced physicians, surgeons and staff to meet any weight loss need.

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by Denise

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons states that one in seven Americans currently suffers from bone or joint issues, costing consumers nearly $850 billion a year. Elderly individuals suffering from chronic arthritis conditions make up the largest demographic of those seeking orthopedic care. When it comes to injuries, back and knee injuries are the most common, and cost workers in the United States over 400 million lost workdays.

Due to increasing costs and wait times for orthopedic treatments and surgeries, more individuals are crossing international borders to seek treatment in what is now called cross-border medical travel. Lower costs, decreased wait time, new technologies, and the expertise and experience of orthopedic surgeons in foreign destinations has created a boom in the number of individuals, especially the elderly, seeking treatment in such destinations as South America, India, and Middle East countries such as Jordan and Turkey.

In the United States, cruciate ligament repair via knee arthroscopy averages $17,000 per knee, while at the Madras Joint Replacement Center in Chennai, India, medical travelers may save up to 40%, paying just under $5,000 for the same procedure. Hip replacement procedures in the United States cost an average of $45,000, while the same procedure in a facility in Poland costs just over $5,000, with a 50-60% savings, or roughly $7,000 in Turkey, and $6,000 in India.

Orthopedic surgery abroad, such as hip replacement surgery or rotator cuff surgery in Costa Rica or those provided by the best sports injuries programs in Croatia such as those found at Terme Selce offer medical travelers the best in care and experience while at the same time saving thousands of dollars in medical care costs.

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by Denise

Fighting the battle against the wrinkle, the sag or the crow’s feet? Stem cell treatments may very well be the future of anti aging treatments. Cell growth and rejuvenation offers Botox-like results that reoccur naturally after injections of new, young and healthy skin stem cells. Studies are continuing in this exciting and groundbreaking field of research.

Antiaging treatments today consist of both medical as well as natural treatments and therapies. Everything from the latest techniques in thread lift surgical procedures to fat transfers to products that include human growth hormones, to cosmetic and plastic surgeries such as chin lifts, forehead lift, breast reduction or breast augmentation, nose jobs, and of course, liposuction or body contouring techniques.

From cosmetic surgery in Argentina to affordable cosmetic surgery in Croatia, help is out there. Some of the best cosmetic surgery in Mexico or affordable plastic surgery in Thailand are provided in accredited, state of the art facilities such as MedTravel Ecuador, located in Quinto, Ecuador, or Cedyt in Bariloche, Argentina, to Yanhee Hospital in Thailand. The world is literally at our fingertips these days, for everything from traditional or homeopathic anti-aging treatments to the latest in thread face lift surgical techniques.

Facilities like Global Medical Group in the Barbados to Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland to OAS Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Costa Rica, there is a facility out there that can meet your anti-aging needs and expectations.

Visit PlacidWay.com, an increasingly popular medical tourism and travel portal, for information regarding a variety of antiaging treatments ranging from rhinoplasty to obesity plastic surgery.

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by Denise

LASIK eye surgery is affordable, and it helps with a variety of vision impairments. Whether you have nearsightedness, astigmatism or are farsighted, laser surgery is quick, inexpensive and safe way to correct vision impairments in less than an hour. While LASIK is one of the more popular procedures, there are other common treatments such as:

 

·  Epi LASIK

·  PRK Surgery

·  Wavefront LASIK

·  LASIK Monovision

 

In fewer than 30 minutes, you can get one or both eyes done and have little to no discomfort. LASIK eye surgery also replaces the use of scalpels in such a sensitive area of the body, reducing the number of complications that result from more traditional surgical procedures.

 

LASIK eye surgery techniques can be expensive, especially for individuals without a vision health plan, but even in such cases, LASIK may be considered an elective procedure and may not be covered by many vision insurance companies.

 

Travelers who opt to benefit from lower prices abroad for cutting-edge LASIK technologies in countries like India, Turkey, Argentina or Mexico have options, such as those provided by facilities such as the Ahalia Foundation Eye Hospital in Kerala, India, or Acibadem Healthcare Group in Istanbul, Turkey, or the TRSC International LASIK Center in Bangkok, Thailand.

 

Don’t leave your vision unattended because you may lack insurance. The next time you find yourself traveling, research potential LASIK facilities near your destination for huge savings for quality services at PlacidWay, a growing medical tourism portal based in Denver, Colorado, providing reliable information on certified and accredited medical, dental and vision care options around the globe.

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by Denise

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine believe they have taken the first step forward in developing a new technique of creating nerve cells without having to collect stem cells, which may help reduce the amount of controversy involved in the field of stem cell research.

Scientists at the university were able to transform the skin cells of the mouse into functioning nerve cells, and exciting development in the study and research of regenerative medicine, especially in diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neural degenerative disease processes.

Stem cell research continues to be a leading field in the 21st century for the treatment of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, conditions caused by birth defects or spinal cord injuries caused by accidents.

Stem cell therapy, neural stem cell therapy, umbilical cord stem cell therapy and stem cell based therapy are leading the news these days, with new developments and discoveries keeping hope alive for those diagnosed with diabetes, heart or brain injuries and conditions. Stem cell therapy possibilities continue to be developed for potential for treatment in skin conditions and anti-aging skin treatment, orthopedic treatments, and cardiac care, treatment of multiple types of cancer like bladder cancer, bone cancer and lung cancer, and in plastic and reconstructive surgeries and procedures.

Facilities such as EmCell Clinic in Kiev, Ukraine and Integra Medical Center in Tamps, Mexico, offer individuals from around the globe alternative medical treatments and procedures for a wide variety of conditions and the best stem cell surgery abroad.

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by Denise

Noninvasive surgical procedures have become increasingly popular in recent years. Utilizing laparoscopic surgery or endoscopic surgical techniques, surgeons are now able to operate on many body organs without massive incisions, tissue damage or delayed healing processes.

Laparoscopic techniques are common in gallbladder surgery, liver surgery, as well as small bowel, or other soft tissue organs. Abdominal wall surgery, vascular and thoracic surgery are also engaged with laparoscopy.  Laparoscopic surgery for children, and new trends in obesity and weight loss surgeries that utilize this technique offer faster healing time  reduced risk of infection or post surgical complications.

Some of the most common and popular laparoscopic procedures include laparoscopic gastric bypass, adjustable band, duodenal switch and revision of bariatric surgeries. Complications following weight loss surgery are reduced through laparoscopic techniques.  Common laparoscopic procedures performed on the gall bladder and liver include common bile duct exploration, bile duct injury, liver resection, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures.

Hernia repair is also commonly performed laparoscopically, as are many procedures involving bowel obstruction to appendectomies.

Laparoscopic surgical procedures offered by international medical facilities and destinations offer state of the art, cutting-edge, and new technologies in laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques.  Laparoscopic weight loss surgery, and affordable laparoscopic gallbladder surgery abroad and even laparoscopic gynecology are available in certified facilities such as Mexicali Obesity Solutions, in Mexicali, Mexico, or by experts in the field such as Dr. Osama Badran, MD, FACOG, a laparoscopic gynecological surgeon in Amman, Jordan.

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by Denise

When was the last time you thought about traveling to South America for cosmetic surgery? If you haven’t, you might want to reconsider. South America is a leader in cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures, known for its excellence, cutting edge technologies and service. Some of the best cosmetic surgery abroad is found in South America.

Cosmetic surgery in Argentina and cosmetic surgery in Brazil ranks as the most popular medical tourism destinations, as does cosmetic and dental procedures in Ecuador, Costa Rica and Guatemala, all providing competition to the growing demand for affordable plastic surgery abroad, coupled with quality, experience and training.

Travelers to such destinations not only benefit from excellent techniques and services, but the vacation of a lifetime, paying reduced costs than those found in the U.S., Europe or Britain that nevertheless includes accommodations, travel, and all medical fees related to the procedure.

Angels Abroad, located in Guatemala City, is well-known for their procedures and support, from first contact, making travel arrangements, care and after-care. One of the favorite plastic surgery facilities in South America is CCPR (Center of Plastic Surgery and Rehabilitation) located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Where else can you go to blend affordable aesthetic surgery and the ultimate in foreign travel?

For board certified plastic surgeon to noninvasive cosmetic surgery to a variety of cosmetic procedures, South American cosmetic plastic surgery offers the best in cosmetic surgeries and plastic surgery specialists to reconstructive cosmetic surgery to meet any need.

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by Denise

Lower costs don’t mean lower quality - quite the contrary. Health and wellness facilities in Mexico provide Americans living in border states convenient and affordable options to combat continuously rising healthcare costs in the United States. A majority of healthcare facilities, physicians, surgeons and specialists found in Mexico have been trained in the United States and are accredited and certified by national and international accrediting organizations.

Argentina, located in South America, has long been known as a great destination for dental, vision and cosmetic surgical procedures. However, many people don’t know that medical tourism in Argentina is growing by leaps and bounds. Buenos Aires hospitals, Buenos Aires health centers, clinics in Argentina and surgery in Argentina provide some of the most cost effective and quality treatment that can be found anywhere in the world.

Brazil has long been regarded as a destination for cosmetic surgery in particular. Due to the large volume of tourists from the USA and Europe, Brazil has built a reputation for having quality facilities and top-notch care. Medical professionals are held to high standards of education and accreditation, as are her many facilities.

Facilities like Fertility Argentina, located in Buenos Aires, Brazil, and Cedyt in Bariloche, offer fertility treatments to general surgery and plastic surgery procedures, while MedTravel Ecuador, located in Quinto, offers a range of procedures and treatments in orthopedic, bariatric and weight loss surgical procedures, dentistry and eye and LASIK technologies and care.

From dental care to cardiac surgery, South American travel destinations are growing in popularity among world travelers seeking the best in quality and affordability.

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by Denise

Taking care of our children is the number one job of parents around the world, but growing In the ‘old days’ kids played outside, but today, most teens spend their free time playing video games, chatting online or texting or watching TV.

Unfortunately, teen obesity has reached nearly epidemic proportions in recent years. The American Heart Association and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that between 15% and 33% of adolescents in the United States alone are overweight. Teens are being diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and other physical problems.

Teens who have tried and failed to lose weight, and upon the advice and recommendation of their pediatrician, may consider weight loss procedures or bariatric surgery procedures.

The two most commonly performed weight loss surgical procedures for teens have included the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding procedure. Lap banding utilizes the placement of an elastic band around a portion of the stomach to decrease its size. This procedure is adjustable and removable.

Safe, effective and quality weight loss procedures and laparoscopic surgical techniques in bariatric or obesity surgery offer hope to obese teens hoping to live normal and healthy lives. Laparoscopic surgery at Advanced Medical Group in Juarez, Mexico or Dr. Jorge Maytorena, Obesity Surgery in Mexicali in Baja California are just a few of the excellent and certified laparoscopic bariatric surgery options abroad. Visit PlacidWay.com for an in-depth search for the best laparoscopic surgery center to meet your needs and those of your teen in locations from Mexico to Jordan to India and Turkey. Help is out there.

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by Denise

Are you looking for a luxurious place to get pampered, enjoy the benefits of qualified nutritional consultants, expressive art therapists and structural alignment professionals? If so, then have we got the place for you!

Alta Vita is a luxury lifestyle retreat located in the San Francisco district of Panama City, Panama. For pre- and post-surgical protocols, therapy, and healing, there’s no better place. For post-surgical rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise and infra-red hydrotherapy services to detoxification, the Alta Vita Luxury Spa is not only designed to pamper, but also to make sure you achieve the best healing and health results possible.

Alta Vita is the ultimate prescriptive, full service wellness and medical spa (aka medi-spa) that is able to seamlessly combine health and cosmetic beauty protocols for superior results. Not only offering post-surgical care, the facility offers meditation and prayer retreats, full support for family members, body/soul/spirit wellness programs and special diets and nutritional counseling to suit any need.

From weight reduction to sleep therapy, Alta Vita is unique in the multitude of services provided through both conventional and holistic approaches to medicine, health and wellness. The entire body is taken into consideration at Alta Vita; body, mind and soul, incorporating organic spa treatments to chiro-genics combining a variety of affordable packages that soothe the spirit while the body can heal and invigorate.

Special needs are addressed at Alta Vita, including age management, emotional abuse, alternative therapies, cancer care and more. For the ultimate vacation that focuses on your best health and wellness, check out Alta Vita - your body and mind will thank you.

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