Archive for January, 2009
by Denise
One of the most popular cosmetic surgeries (and one that continues) is plastic surgeries and reconstruction of the breast. Whether a woman believes she’s too flat, too large, or off-kilter, there are cosmetic plastic surgeons out there who can help.
Here are the basics of three main types of breast cosmetic surgery procedures:
Breast augmentation plastic surgery or breast reduction surgery is a very common cosmetic plastic surgery procedure that helps to increase fullness as well as to balance the feminine figure.
Breast lift surgery is also a common breast plastic surgery that helps to raise and firm the breasts through removing excess skin to reshape and support breasts. Older women dealing with the forces of gravity generally choose this type of breast surgery.
Breast Reconstruction is a popular type of cosmetic plastic surgery that focuses on repairing the structure and appearance of a breast that has been damaged due to injury, surgery or mastectomy procedures.
For more detailed information regarding these types of surgeries, visit Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift and Breast Reduction.
Such plastic surgery procedures can be quite expensive in the U.S., which is why Americans are traveling abroad for their cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures these days. Destinations in Europe, South America and Pacific Asia provide superlative treatment options for travelers, as well as cost savings. An example of one such facility is the Cosmetic Surgery Clinic Dr. Toncic in Zagreb, Croatia.
So take a vacation, and take care of your medical needs at the same time, and at savings that have to be seen to be believed.
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by Denise
Are you considering a facelift? A breast reduction, enhancement or even a tummy tuck? If you’re not exactly sure what those types of surgeries involve, check out the cosmetic surgery treatment descriptions at PlacidWay. While the cost of such cosmetic surgery procedures may come with a hefty price tag in the U.S., you can find excellent and experienced plastic and cosmetic surgeons around the world to offer you the best techniques or procedures at huge savings.
Check out one of the many Providers pages at PlacidWay for a listing of the multitude of global treatments and procedures available to U.S. citizens at sometimes a tenth of what similar procedures cost in the U.S. Whether you want to find an exotic and secluded desitnation or one in the midst of a bustling city, numerous countries around the world are able to offer superlative cosmetic plastic surgeries for huge savings for medical travelers.
Take a look at some comparisons:
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Tummy Tuck |
U.S.- $3,000-$10,000 |
India - $2,000 Turkey - $5,000 India - $2,000 |
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Breast Reduction |
U.S.- $5,500 - $11,000 |
Thailand - $4,500 Argentina - $4,000 |
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Face Lift |
$6,000 to $25,000 (Depending on area and type – start at) |
South Africa - $1,250 (Depending on area and type – start at) |
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Botox Treatments |
$200 - $400 per treatment area |
Thailand - $130-$180 per area India - $112 - $180 per area |
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Enormous savings to be had by traveling to a foreign country for plastic surgery procedures. Check out the Almater Hospital in Mexico. Savings such as these are reflective of the outrageous cost of medical malpractice insurance in the U.S. Cosmetic plastic surgeons should be accredited and certified with country organizations or associations that specialize in various facial and body cosmetic and reconstructive cosmetic surgery procedures.
Tags: botox, breast reduction in mexico, cosmetic plastic surgery cost, cosmetic surgeries, Cosmetic Surgery Abroad, face lift mexico, medical destination, Medical Tourism, Mexico, plastic surgery, plastic surgery abroad, reconstructive cosmetic surgery procedures, tummy tuck brazil
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by Denise
Did you know that some of the most popular cosmetic and plastic surgery centers in the world are not located in the U.S.? Many of the finest cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures are performed in places like Argentina, Brazil, Croatia, Mexico and Asia.
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Why? To be honest, because it’s cheaper. Many Americans are tired of paying inflated costs for elective cosmetic surgeries, so more are traveling abroad for facial reconstruction, nose jobs, breast augmentation, reduction and reconstruction, as well as tummy tucks, thigh lifts and more.
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Check out some of the more popular plastic and reconstructive surgery options that are available in other countries at a fraction of the cost of similar cosmetic surgeries in the U.S.
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·       Makeover Travel, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
·       Dr. Branko Glusac, Markarska, Croatia
·       Med Logistics, Columbia
·       Medical Sense Group, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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These are just the tip of the iceberg, so to speak. For cheap plastic surgery, Americans are traveling abroad these days. Cheap doesn’t mean substandard however. The surgeons listed here are certified, accredited and often world famous for their superlative care and skill.
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For detailed information regarding a multitude of cosmetic and plastic and reconstructive surgery descriptions, treatments and procedures, visit the Treatments pages of the Placidway website.
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Many people have heard of medical tourism to places like Singapore, Thailand and India, but more countries around the globe are offering expert, experienced and quality cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures to domestic and international travelers from around the world.
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by Denise
Cosmetic and plastic surgery is one of the most popular types of surgery undertaken by individuals around the world. As an elective procedure, medical insurance generally does not pay for these surgeries. The opportunities (and massive savings) to be had in foreign destinations like Thailand, India, Columbia, Brazil and Croatia or Hungary are not to be missed!
Popular Cosmetic or Plastic Surgery Treatments
A facelift helps restore youthful contours and improve tone in facial skin and underlying muscle tissues. Incisions made within the hairline, behind the ear, and upper eyelids reduce scarring.
Nose surgery, also called rhinoplasty, is performed to balance the nose or to get rid of bumps or depressions along the ridge of the nose. Incisions are hidden at the nostril base or inside the nose help reshape cartilage and tissues.
Breast augmentation or reduction is a very common plastic surgery procedure that helps to increase fullness as well as to balance the feminine figure. Women who wish to reduce the size of and weight of their breasts choose
breast reduction. Extra fat, glandular tissues and skin removed through liposuction restores proportion.
Liposuction cosmetic surgery procedures that help to reduce fat deposits found in the hips, buttocks, thighs and abdomen of both men and women can be done on arms, thighs, abdomens and buttocks.
Tummy Tuck procedures remove excess fat and skin from areas where excess fat is the main cause of abdominal bulging.
For more information about cosmetic plastic surgeries and providers in foreign countries who also provide lower costs, visit Placidway’s Cosmetic Surgery Abroad article. If you would like information about one of the most popular destinations for cosmetic and plastic surgeries, read this article about Go Sculptura!
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by Denise
Cosmetic plastic surgery is designed for people who not only would like to improve the appearance of their face, breasts, buttocks, and abdomen, but those who require reconstructive surgeries caused by accidents or genetic defects. Common cosmetic surgeries and treatments include:
· Breast augmentation or reduction
· Facelift
· Nose surgery
· Tummy tucks
· Liposuction
The type of cosmetic procedures performed determines cost. In the U.S., eyelid surgery may cost up to $2,500 and nose surgery can reach $3,300. Liposuction can cost upward of $4,000 per area of the body. Most plastic and cosmetic surgeries performed in the U.S. are not covered by medical insurance.
Increasingly popular medical destinations for cosmetic plastic surgery are found in exotic locales such as South America, Asia and Europe. For example, Botox treatments run from $200-$400 per area in the U.S., while treatments in Thailand may cost anywhere from $130-$180. Such cosmetic treatments in India may range from $112-$180 per treatment area.
Liposuction costs and treatments are defined by the area where fat is located and the anatomical focus. To put it quite simply, larger areas cost more. For example, the cost of liposuction to the lower abdomen costs around $2,000 in the United States. Liposuction to the outer thighs may cost $1,600 each. Medical tourists may benefit through cosmetic surgery procedures centers in Argentina, where charges costs are less, generally under $3,000, which in many cases includes lodging. Liposuction in India costs one tenth of what it costs in the United States.
Tags: Argentina, Botox treatments, Breast augmentation, breast reduction, Cosmetic plastic surgery, cosmetic surgeries, cosmetic treatments in India, Facelift, Health Tourism, India, Liposuction, Liposuction costs, Medical Tourism, Medical tourists, Mexico, Nose surgery, south america, thailand, Tummy tucks
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by Denise
Europe has become a well known international destination for individuals seeking some of the best dental treatments offered in new technologies, state of the art facilities and benefiting from some of the highest trained dentists and dental and cosmetic surgeons around the globe.
From bonding to orthodontics to maxillofacial surgeries and other dental procedures, Europe’s got some of the best facilities that offer superlative care and treatment for low cost dental care. Costs are rising in the U.S., which makes such European destinations highly attractive and beneficial. Check out some of the best:
· ComplexMedica & Dental Travel Agency in Krakow, Poland, offers international medical travelers full service dental procedures and services.
· PruDent-Hungary in Mosonmagyarovar, Hungary, offers decades of experience and professionalism to their wide range of services and dental treatment options.
· PrimaDent Dental Center in Hurghada, the Red Sea, in Egypt, provides an exotic destination with a multitude of traditional and cosmetic dental treatments.
· Trident, in Rovinj, Croatia, is a well known center that offers esthetic dentistry and implantology as well as prosthetic treatments.
· Tourmedical Cosmetic Denal Holidays in Kusadasi, Turkey, offers affordable pricing for some of the best dental treatment found in this area of the globe.
As a growing center for dental and cosmetic dental procedures and developing techniques, Europe offers medical travelers not only unique and affordable vacation destinations, but very real savings when it comes to benefiting from a large range of dental treatments, procedures and surgeries.
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by Denise
Many of us don’t think about our teeth until we get a toothache, but did you know that dental health is directly connected to body health? An infected tooth or abscess can literally poison your body. That’s why it’s so important to take advantage of dental procedures that include everything from filling that cavity to obtaining dentures so you can eat and speak properly.
Dental care includes the basics of regular dental checkups. Don’t ignore toothaches, abscesses or chipped and broken teeth. Sure, dental care in the U.S. is expensive, which is why a lot of people are traveling to places like South America, Asia and Europe for dental and cosmetic dental treatment options.
Places like Hungary, Croatia and Poland are giving more traditional medical travel destinations like Italy, Mexico and Thailand stiff competition. Dentists and orthodontists in other countries are held to high standards of training and experience, just as in the U.S.
Other countries typically require membership or certification through Dental Colleges. For example, in India, a dentist should be certified through the Dental Council of India. In Singapore, a dentist should be registered with the College of Dental Surgeons. In Australia, dentists should be registered with the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons. Take the time to ask or find out about certification requirements any country you’re interested in.
So take that vacation you’ve been dreaming about, and take care of your teeth while you’re there. Medical travel is the wave of the future, so don’t miss out on the benefits of travel and lower medical and dental procedures.
Tags: abroad, cosmetic dental treatment, Croatian dentists, dental health, dental tourism, dental vacations, Dentists, dentists in asia, dentists in europe, hungarian dental clinic, hungarian dentist, India, medical travel, mexican dentists, orthodontists, polish dentist, south american dentists, teeth, thai dentists, thailand dental clinic
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by Denise
You don’t have to live in Europe to enjoy the benefits of low cost dental care in a multitude of European countries including popular medical tourism destinations such as Italy, Hungary, Croatia, and Poland. Thousands of Americans & European are traveling overseas for dental procedures, not only to save money, but also to take advantage of superlative treatment and skill, reduce waiting times, and take that vacation of their dreams all at the same time.
Traditional and cosmetic dental treatments and procedures are becoming increasingly popular in European locations. Some of the most popular dental procedures include:
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Root canal
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Dental implants
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Dentures
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Bridges
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Crowns
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Orthodontics
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Teeth whitening
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Bonding
Whether you need a root canal or bonding treatments, find what you need in major cities throughout Europe, and enjoy exquisite hotel accommodations, fine dining, and excursions and entertainment while you’re there.
Some of the more popular destinations for dental care in Europe include but are not limited to:
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Alfieri Dentista in Parma, Italy
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The Fedasz Dental Clinic in Budapest, Hungary
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ComplexMedica and Dental Travel Agency in Krakow, Poland
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Trident, Rovinj, Croatia
The list is growing, providing American travelers the best in state-of-the-art equipment, technology, facilities and training by highly educated, certified, and experienced dentists and orthodontists.
Why wait for six months to a year so that you can undergo that root canal you need or have those dental implants made? Consider traveling abroad for your dental procedures and benefit from a multitude of procedures and opportunities available with European dentistry.
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by Denise
Cosmetic dentistry is a field that includes such services such as:
· Repairing rough spots or chips
· Filling cavities
· Filling gaps between teeth
· Bleaching teeth for a whiter, brighter smile
· Covering and protecting broken teeth with porcelain crowns
· Improving dental health and function through bonding, bridges, and dental implants
Everyone from teens to seniors benefits from cosmetic dental treatments, and those who travel to Europe or Latin America for their dental needs while on vacation can save big, sometimes even thousands or tens of thousands of dollars.
Dental care isn’t cheap, we all know that. That’s why more Americans are venturing beyond U.S. borders to take advantage of some of the best dental treatment options available for international travelers. Whether you need standard dental procedures or are looking for a cosmetic dental treatment abroad, places like Italy, Poland, Hungary, Croatia, Egypt and Turkey are growing increasingly popular as the place to go for cosmetic dentistry.
Known for their state of the art equipment and facilities, middle Europe is fast becoming a global competitor in the dental industry. Because most other countries don’t have to deal with rising costs of medical malpractice insurance, such dental treatments are available at lower costs than we find in the U.S.
Whether you need low cost dental care for TMJ or implants, bridgework or tooth bonding, check out the facilities, and excellent dentists and staff in luxurious or exotic destinations like Budapest, Krakow or Parma. Your teeth, and your wallet, will thank you.
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by Denise
Unfortunately, Americans are growing increasingly aware of the high cost of medical, dental and vision care. Because of the need for physicians in every field to carry malpractice insurance, our insurance rates as well as the cost of medical and dental procedures are higher than just about anywhere in the world.
Dental care is essential for optimal health, but unfortunately, many of us don’t carry dental insurance that will help pay for dentures, root canals, dental implants, or oral and maxillofacial surgeries. In recent years, more Americans than ever before have traveled abroad for low cost dental care procedures to leading destinations throughout Asia, South America, and Europe.
The cost of dental procedures, cosmetic dental treatments, and dental surgery depends upon the type of procedure being performed, but in the United States, a single dental implant can cost between $1,000 and $5,000. The cost of a crown will vary by the type of crown chosen, but may range between $800 and $1,000. Bonding can run between $300 and $600 a tooth. Jaw reconstruction may cost between $24,000 and $100,000. Orthodontic procedures may range anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000, sometimes more.
In foreign destinations such as Hungary, single dental implants in hungary cost roughly $1,350. In Poland, a prosthetic reconstruction of the jaw runs about $4,368. Costs on other dental procedures may save travelers between 20% and 50%, and sometimes more.
Do some price comparisons on your own, and you’ll be surprised at the thousands of dollars you can save on high-tech, expert dental care abroad.
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