by Denise

Some of the most popular new antiaging treatments today  offer men and women new confidence, self esteem and the opportunity to compete on a more level ‘game field’ than ever before. With tens of thousands of baby boomers on the rise, job competition is fierce. Therefore, men and women are seeking the newest in cosmetic and plastic surgery techniques as well as non-surgical cosmetic treatments for their needs.

 

Cosmetic treatments such as FDA approved cosmetic treatments and injectable facial fillers like Botox, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse and Perlane enhance skin tone and firmness. Laser resurfacing using infrared light treatments are popular, as are bleaching creams such as Tiluma.

 

Infrared light treatments are noninvasive techniques utilize infrared light technology to stimulate collagen production through heat below the skin’s surface. The technology, called Titan, is growing in popularity.

 

Laser skin resurfacing reduces the appearance of wrinkles decreases the appearance of age spots and rough skin. Also known as Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing, a.k.a. Fraxel, this technique utilizes a high-powered CO2 resurfacing lasers.

 

Cosmetic creams and lotions that contain antioxidants to help combat free radicals that damage the skin and lead to wrinkles, freckles, age spots and other aging factors are being tested with ingredients such as idebenone, combined with vitamin C and E, alpha-lipoic acid, and co-enzyme Q10. New products hit the market every year.

 

Medical tourists are able to save up to 50 to 75% on such costs by traveling to foreign destinations such as Ageless Wonders Panama in Panama, Fortis Hospital in New Delhi, India and Advanced Medical Group in Mexico.

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by Denise

Detoxification is a popular term used for cleaning or cleansing the body of toxic substances. Detoxification comes in many different forms and styles. Individuals who choose detoxification methods to quit smoking, drinking, to cleanse their body of toxic byproducts and wastes often enjoy untold benefits.

Multiple forms of detoxification are available, some quite straightforward, while others provide an alternative to medications and purification. Some cultures practice regular detoxification while others find it a fad. Each individual should be educated in the process in order to decide for themselves. The most common types of detoxification include:

·         Alcohol detoxification

·         Drug detoxification

·         Diet detoxification

·         Metabolic detoxification

·         Detoxification as an alternative medicine

·         Cupping

Diet detoxification also includes processes such as:

·         Colon cleansing - a multitude of colon cleansers are available on drugstore shelves, all designed to clean up the colon and get rid of parasites lodging within the intestines. Popular brands promote weight loss, parasite elimination, and the ultimate colon cleansers defined to curb bloating, and constipation and everything from acne to candidiasis.

·         Chelation therapy - specific collating agents such as DMSA, EDTA and ALA are utilized to rid the body of heavy metal detoxification of arsenic, mercury, and lead or other heavy metals believed to poison the body.

Medical travelers visiting foreign destinations such as Solis Health and Wellness Tourism in Turkey or Blueprint Health and Benefit in South Africa or or Dr. Vorobiev’s Russian Rehab Clinics offer the newest technologies and also save individuals between 30% and 60% on procedures and methods of detox treatment performed in the United States.

 

 

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by Denise

Got a toothache? Need dentures but can’t afford them? Traveling and realizing you need a veneer for a chipped or cracked tooth, a tooth abscess or worse? Whether you’re already traveling or are looking for someplace specific to take care of your dental needs, excellent, certified and accredited dental care facilities are found around the globe.

 

Some of the most convenient for travelers are found in Latin America at facilities like Angels Abroad in Guatemala, Wellness Dental Group in Costa Rica, and MedTravel Ecuador. For the best cosmetic dental surgery clinics in Latin America, access PlacidWay, a popular and credible medical provider for international travelers of all ages.

 

Cosmetic dentistry can be expensive, depending on the procedure. In the United States for example, implants may cost $1,200-$2,000 apiece. Bonding may cost $300-$600 a tooth, and crowns may cost anywhere from $800-$1,000.

 

Dental professionals and dental clinics in Guatelama and South America offer the same services for quite a bit less. Travelers to Argentina can save up to 70% on dental procedures, and other locations in Panama, Columbia and Mexico offer plenty of choices to travelers when it comes to cosmetic dentistry.

 

Angels Abroad, located in Guatemala City, offers a wide range of dental services not limited to dental crowns, veneers, root canal treatment, gum surgery, dental prosthesis and dental care for children. From teeth whitening to dentures to dental implants, cosmetic dentures, partial dentures, lower dentures, and a variety of dental implant types, Angels Abroad and other medical and dental facilities south of the border offer the best in dental care.

 

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by Denise

A visit to Costa Rica will literally take your breath away. Extraordinary things to see and experience keep travelers coming back to this country to explore the many landmarks, scenic views and activities it has to offer. From climbing volcanoes to watching crocodiles in the wild to sipping drinks on a beach at sunset, Costa Rica lives up to its nickname – Pure Living!

 

Costa Rica is not only famous for its beauty and tranquility, but for a burgeoning medical tourism destination, and as one of the best providers in dental care and oral health south of the border. One of the most popular facilities in Costa Rica is the Wellness Dental Group, offering some of the best dentists in Costa Rica and cosmetic dental treatments in Costa Rica. Located in San Jose, Wellness Dental Group offers teeth whitening to root canal therapy, dental implants, dental implant specialists, dental crowns and bridges, and the best in affordable cosmetic dentistry.

 

From teeth whitening treatments to complete dentures, Wellness Dental Group is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and offers an experienced, certified and well-trained staff to offer the best in Costa Rica dental care clinics, dental surgery in San Jose and the best experience for travelers seeking dental care treatment, Costa Rica vacation benefits, and the friendly, knowledgeable and effective care of general dentistry care, dental surgery, and everything from a temporary dental bridge to a variety of types of dental implants.

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by Denise

Cosmetic surgery continues to be one of the most popular types of surgery for individuals traveling abroad. From rhinoplasty (nose surgery) to tummy tucks to reconstructive breast surgeries to a full cosmetic face lift, thread face lift to acupuncture face lift techniques, men and women around the globe continue to seek the best face lift, cosmetic eyelid surgery for a more youthful appearance, the best in breast augmentation or breast reduction, and of course, affordable cosmetic surgical procedures that are also safe, effective and provide desired results. Medical destinations in India and Thailand are leaders in cosmetic plastic surgical procedures.

Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery removes excess skin from upper or lower eyelids. In the United States, eyelid procedures cost between $1,500-$7,000. Medical travelers to India may enjoy lower costs, on average $1,000 and to Yanhee Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, where patients can get the procedure done around $700- $1,400.

Surgery of the nose (rhinoplasty) is one of the most popular procedures done in cosmetic reconstructions. In the United States, rhinoplasty procedures may cost between $3,000-$8,000, though in Thailand, the same procedures may be performed for roughly $900-$1,500. Costs in India are around $1,000.

A face-lift, or rhytidectomy treatment or procedure helps improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck area. In the United States, the average cost of a full facelift can range between $6,000 and $15,000 but as high as $25,000. Indian facilities like Fortis Hospital in New Delhi, India and locations in Thailand offer costs run a tenth of fees charged in the US and the UK.

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by Denise

Unfortunately, many people think that because a medical treatment or therapy isn’t practiced in mainstream medical practice that it isn’t effective, safe or practical for the treatment of many conditions. However, many therapies, many of them thousands of years old, have been practiced, effectively and with positive results, for individuals around the world for conditions ranging from asthma to cancer.

Some of these treatments include what is known as chelation and ozone therapy. Ozone therapy, is known by many different names, including O3 therapy. Ozone therapy has been used around the globe since the mid 1800s, but today is known as a naturopathic form of medical treatment. Health care practitioners in Australia, Europe, and the United States have utilized ozone therapy as a germicide and antibacterial, and dozens of medical journals have published articles relating the effective benefits of this therapy.

Chelation therapy is considered a type of alternative or holistic medicine that reduces or removes a variety of wastes from the body. As food digests, amino acids and enzymes break down foods, infuses them with nutrients and transports them to organs and blood cells. Chelation actually defines a process by which minerals such as iron or lead adheres to or combines with red blood cells, removing excess accumulation of such minerals or toxic wastes in the body.

Advanced Medical Group, located in Juarez, Mexico is one such facility that provides alternative or integrative medicine, such as hyperbaric oxygen in Mexico, chelation in Mexico and ozone therapy in Mexico for heart treatment, diabetes treatment in Mexico and cancer treatment in Mexico, among others. Dr. Soto of Advanced Medical Group studied under ‘the grandfather of chelation’, Dr. Ray Evers at the H.R. Evers Center in Alabama.

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by Denise

When you think of cosmetic dentistry, what’s the first place that comes to mind? For many, the answer has been Mexico, which certainly offers accessibility and convenience to Americans living nearby. However, when it comes to travelers and truly central locations, Croatia is the new center. Low cost dental care in Croatia, dental procedures in Europe and the excellent reputation of dental tourism in Croatia offers business men and women, locals and those just passing through options for emergency or traditional dental care.

 

Cosmetic dentistry in Dubrovnik offers some of the best attractions while at the same time giving international travelers peach of mind when it comes to everything from dental whitening to dental implants, dental reconstruction and overall dental care. Some of the most common dental treatments include dental implants, dentures, cosmetic implant dentistry, dental crowns and bridges, a variety of dental implant types and cosmetic dentures.

 

Croatia is an extremely competitive health and medical destination for safe and affordable treatments not only for neighboring Europeans, but travelers from North and South America as well. Croatia is known for superlative care, treatments and procedures in dental and cosmetic surgery, physical therapy and rehab.

 

With state of the art facilities, equipment and expertise like those offered by Dental Implants Croatia, areas like Dubrovnik is building a growing reputation for the best service that still beats medical or health costs from throughout Europe and North America.

 

Many more popular facilities are located in the country’s capital of Zagreb, which offers medical travelers the best of technology. Whether you find yourself in Zagreb, Selce or Rovinj, medical travelers can expect the best in service, experience and expertise for their medical and dental needs.

 

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by Denise

Gastric bypass surgery enables individuals who have not responded to typical diet and exercise treatments to lose massive amounts of weight. Patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery are able to lose up to 80% of their excess body weight in one year. Affordable bariatric surgery in Mexico or areas throughout Latin America offer world travelers, and many Americans, the best weight loss programs in the world. Gastric bypass surgery in Argentina, bariatric surgery in Guatemala and in world-class destinations like Cancun and Ensinada attract global travelers annually. 

In the United States, gastric bypass surgery using the Roux-en-Y technique may cost as much as $25,000. The same technique performed in South America or Mexico in locations such as Mexicali Obesity Solutions in Mexico, costs may hover around $10,000 which often includes all-inclusive stay benefits.

Lap band surgery helps patients suffering with obesity and weight related medical disorders. Through this simple surgical technique, a smaller stomach becomes full sooner and empties into the intestines at a slower rate, promoting slower digestion.

In the United States, costs for Lap Band surgery ranges from $15,000 to $20,000. In Latin American countries such as Costa Rica, or Ecuador at facilities such as MedTravel Ecuador in Quinto, costs hover around $8,100.

Sleeve gastrectomy reduces the size of the stomach. Also known as a vertical gastrectomy, a partial gastrectomy, gastric reduction, as well as a greater curvature gastrectomy, this procedure is offered as an alternative to gastric bypass surgeries and removes up to 85% of the stomach.  

Costs for this procedure ranged around $20,000 in the United States. Bariatric Surgeries/Angels Abroad in Guatemala offer U.S. board-certified bariatric surgeons with the best obesity surgery abroad.  In Costa Rica, costs may range around $9,100, while in Mexico costs range from $9,500-$13,500.

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by Denise

Recently, regenerative medicine has received boosts from stem cell research that may be used in a wide variety of fields, including obesity and weight loss, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery using fat transplantation as well as stem cells used for breast implants. Another recent development was the use of stem cells activated by lasers to help treat COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), ranked as the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S.

New stem cell treatments, research and technologies have followed Australian and French researchers as they attempt to develop stem cell delivery systems such as stem cell capsules that may help treat orthopedic issues such as broken bones, while nearly 160 stem-cell based clinical trials are under way in the fields of cardiology, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, stroke, immune, ophthalmic and peripheral artery disease, just to name a few.

A large number of these stem cell clinical trials are in Phase II and Phase III trials, and technologies that enable autologous (transplants of a patient’s own tissues) stemm cell therapies lead the stem cell transplantations for stem cell treatments of bone marrow disease processes, while the other majority of stem cells under study were focusing on cardiovascular disease processes including PAD (peripheral artery disease), stroke and cardiac or heart disease.

Facilities such as EmCell, located in Kiev, Ukraine, offer treatments and therapies for a variety of medical conditions, and stem cell research and development facilities in Latin America like American Stem Cell in Quinto, Ecuador also offer treatments, and hope, to many.

Stem cell clinical trials are under way in the U.S. and Europe, within Germany and Spain. From treatment of fractures to treatments for Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disease processes, stem cell technologies and research are leading the charge for treatments and cures.

 

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by Denise

Unfortunately, many people don’t realize how important dental care is. When budgets are tight, teeth cleaning sometimes goes to the bottom of the list. Dental implants get put off, dentures slip, orthodontics can wait. These days, professional teeth whitening and other types of dental cosmetic dentistry fall down the important things-to-do-list.

However, many individuals don’t realize the poor dental health or oral care can lead to serious and devastating problems throughout the body. An abscess can rupture, spreading infection through blood vessels to the jaw, bones of the jaw, and to other body systems. Affordable, accessible and available dental care is available for international travelers, provided by world-class and state-of-the-art facilities throughout the world. Some of the best dental implant abroad facilities are available in Latin America.

MedTravel Ecuador offers access to some of the best dental care in Quinto, the Hospital Metropolitano and services in maxillofacial surgery, implantology, dental surgery, all at affordable dental bridge cost, teeth whitening cost, and affordable cosmetic dentistry options.

Dental care abroad through the MedTravel Ecuador offers oral rehabilitation and specialties in dental prosthesis and dental and aesthetic reconstruction procedures, inexpensive dental implants, orthodontic care, partial dentures, full dentures, or dentures implants, as well as dental crowns and bridges, pediatric cosmetic dentistry and cosmetic dentistry bonding and more.

International travelers from around the world can access medical, dental, and vision care abroad.  Accessing medical providers such as PlacidWay offers resources, information, pricing and travel options for those looking for the best of dental care abroad.

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