Archive for the ‘Cosmetic Surgery Abroad’ Category

Saturday,November 14th, 2009

by Denise

It seems that every year, especially around the holidays and the New Year’s season, that men and women start thinking about changes, aging, dieting, and making improvements in life. The New Year always brings a new resolutions, promises and commitments, some which are successful, others which are not. A good majority of those New Year’s resolutions involve change in appearance, improved self confidence and self assurance.

At such times, knowing your options can make all the difference in the world. Cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures are not cheap, especially in the United States, where such procedures are rarely covered by medical and health insurance plans. However, men and women looking for age management, anti-aging treatments, or cosmetic or plastic surgery may access a variety of international medical tourism destinations that combine the best of a holiday vacation with the ultimate in plastic or cosmetic surgical care.

For laser liposuction, liposuction surgery, rhinoplasty procedure, reconstructive breast surgery, breast augmentation or breast reduction, tummy tuck, eyelid surgery, facelifts, thread facelift, or facelift alternative procedures, affordable cosmetic and plastic surgery abroad is available.

Facilities such as the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland, Ageless Wonders Panama in Panama City, Panama, or Villa Bella in Munich, Germany offer the best in medical tourism spa resort amenities and accommodations with world-class cosmetic surgical facilities, certified and highly trained and experienced plastic surgeons and best of all, affordable cosmetic surgery and vacation plans that may be customized to meet just about every budget.

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Thursday,November 12th, 2009

by Denise

Individuals around the world can now access superlative healthcare without fearing bankruptcy. Europeans and inhabitants of Russia and Southeast Asia are flocking to superlative healthcare facilities in Turkey, Croatia, India, and Thailand and Singapore for cutting edge technology and effective treatments for a variety of illness and disease processes by compassionate, certified and accredited surgeons, medical staff, and facilities focused on the medical needs and comfort of international travelers.

According to the Medical Tourism Association, the next decade will bring an explosion in international healthcare capabilities and options, with over 16,000,000 Americans alone are expected to travel to foreign destinations for their medical care. An equal number of individuals from other countries around the world are also expected to travel to regional or international destinations as well.

Cost perspectives in this new era of medical tourism offer affordable yet world-class treatments and procedures to individuals in a variety of medical fields, including orthopedics, obesity and weight loss, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures, cardiac care, and stem cell research.

The Asian Medical tourism industry is expected to reach nearly $10 billion by 2013 and health tourism in Mexico, Central America and South America is not far behind. Countries in Central Europe are seeing the enormous benefit of providing world class medical facilities, procedures and travel packages to international travelers, among them Croatia, the Ukraine, and Turkey.

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal based in Denver, Colorado, provides a timely and respected source of medical travel information regarding treatments, procedures, facilities and surgeons abroad to offer international patients and travelers the best options when it comes to their medical care and health and wellness options.

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Tuesday,November 10th, 2009

by Denise

You wouldn’t trust your body to just anyone when it comes to plastic surgery, would you? You want to be sure that any surgeon who performs any type of procedure on your face or body is highly trained, certified, accredited, experienced and knowledgeable regarding the newest state of the art equipment, technology, and procedures.

Women seeking anything from face lifts to liposuction to tummy tucks to breast augmentation or reduction should take the time to carefully research any plastic or cosmetic surgeon and facility regardless of its location. Unfortunately, most cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures in the United States are not covered by medical insurance. This leaves many women seeking plastic and cosmetic surgery or facial reconstruction or body lifts in international locations.

One of the most famous and well-known travel destinations in the world, located in Cancun, Mexico, is also home to one of the most well-known plastic or cosmetic surgical and medical spa facilities in the area, called, naturally, Perfection Medical Spa and Plastic Surgery.  As one of the most renowned cosmetic surgery center in Mexico, the facility offers some of the best plastic surgeons in Cancun, and affordable cosmetic plastic surgery in Mexico that also meets the highest standards in quality care. A leader in surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic treatments as well as being the home to one of the most luxurious yet affordable medical spas in Cancun, Perfection offers just that.

Women seeking quality, affordable and excellent facilities such as Perfection can access medical tourism portals such as PlacidWay, based in Denver, Colorado for up-to-date, reliable, and detailed information regarding certified and accredited cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures, surgeons and facilities around the globe.

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Friday,November 6th, 2009

by Denise

Cosmetic dentistry is provided for children and adults to treat tooth disorders, gum disease, child dental health issues and to provide overall dental health for adults. The field contains procedures that offer a wide range of treatments, from filling cavities to covering broken teeth with porcelain crowns. Cosmetic dentistry can help repair and improve unsightly stains, brighten smiles, and repair and replace chipped or broken teeth.

 

Unfortunately, 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.

 

However, destinations in the Middle East in locations such as the Red Sea and Hurghada in Egypt are growing increasingly popular when it comes to affordable and excellent dental care and services. Egypt has some of the highest standards of cosmetic surgery in the world, and some of the lowest prices. The advantages of medical tourism are savings on medical procedures accompanied by a great escape from everyday life.

 

PrimaDent Dental Center, located in Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt offers individuals the chance of the unique and perfect vacation with quality dental treatment and dental care. Visit the great sphinx and pyramids and enjoy the benefit of highly trained, experienced and affordable dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and treatment at some of the best dental clinics in Egypt.  Egyptian dental surgery hospitals provide full services, state of the art equipment and affordable dental health centers in Hurghada such as PrimaDent Dental Center to meet most dental needs and requirements.

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Thursday,October 29th, 2009

by Denise

Why are so many people venturing abroad for their medical care? Why are expatriates returning to their homelands for medical care and treatment? Rising healthcare costs, uncertainty regarding Health Care reforms, and long wait times as well as limited options when it comes to techniques, methods and procedures to treat a wide variety of medical conditions that range from obesity and bariatric surgery to breast augmentation to sports training and rehabilitation, prompts individuals from around the world to travel abroad for their health care needs.

Expatriates from Japan, Thailand, Korea, and China are traveling to world-class facilities such as South Korea’s Wooridul Spine Care Hospital, while Albanians, Russians, Armenians, Georgians and those from Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan are traveling to facilities in Croatia and Turkey.  North Americans are traveling to Mexico and South America in ever increasing numbers to receive affordable and quality cosmetic and plastic surgeon procedures, weight loss treatments, obesity and bariatric surgery treatments and dental care.

Citizens from France, England, Germany, Norway and Sweden are traveling to central European countries such as Poland, and Hungary for affordable medical care while South Africans increasingly travel to destinations such as India, Malaysia and Singapore for superlative, available, effective and affordable medical treatment.

This growing trend in International Medical Care, promoted by the Medical Tourism Board and Ministries of Health as well as medical tourism portals such as PlacidWay offer international patients a true choice in their healthcare options. Affordability, availability, quality, and effective care is available in medical fields from stem cell research and development to the latest in cardiac surgical procedures.

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Monday,October 26th, 2009

by Denise

Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery designed to help remove excess fat deposits from certain areas of the body. Women are more apt to consider liposuction than men, as it helps to improve proportion, body contours, and most importantly, self-image and confidence. Liposuction is also known as lipoplasty and can be performed on an outpatient basis.

 

Liposuction has long then one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures around the world. However, new technologies and developments consistently offer new or treatments and methodology is for international patients seeking the best in body contouring and appearance. Roura DermSurgery, a plastic surgery facility located in the Philippines, offers one such state of the art treatment, called the Vaser liposuction system, which utilizes advanced and patented fat removal technology that provides safer techniques as well as access to areas of the body including the knees and ankles, waistline, back, neck, and other locations that have often proved difficult for body sculpting or contouring for plastic and cosmetic surgeons.

 

The Vaser Lipo system utilizes ultrasound technology and differentiates fat from blood vessels, connective tissue and nerves, minimizing blood loss, reducing bruising, and providing rapid healing, smoother results and safer procedures. Recovery time is determined by the amount of fat removed as well as the number of sites on the body that are treated but most patients see immediate results.

 

Individuals utilizing newer and advanced liposuction technology benefit from more precise surgery, reduced recovery times and less soreness and pain that results from continually advancing minimally invasive surgical procedures.

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Friday,October 16th, 2009

by Denise

These days, it’s difficult enough to feel good about your finances without worrying about competing with dozens, if not hundreds of individuals seeking the same job or position you’re eyeing - not to mention that many of us are suddenly finding ourselves competing with men and women 10, 15 or 20 years younger. Plastic and cosmetic surgery and surgical procedures are more popular than ever before, offering those approaching ‘young middle age’ and older a fighting chance to compete, and win over prospective employers.

 

Cosmetic and/or plastic surgery may involve many procedures and choices. Cosmetic and plastic surgery is designed for people who not only would like to improve the appearance of their face, breasts, buttocks, and abdomen. Advanced techniques offer multiple surgical procedures including but not limited to:

 

 

·         Breast augmentation or reduction

·         Facelift

·         Nose surgery

·         Tummy tucks

·         Liposuction

 

Don’t think you can afford cosmetic surgery? Maybe not in the U.S., but how about those performed in Argentina? As a matter of fact, Argentina has many high-quality and world-class cosmetic surgery facilities, including those of Dr. Tomas Brosto, plastic surgeon based in Buenos Aires, Argentina who specializes in face procedures like facial lifting, rhinoplasty, and blepharoplasty. Body procedures such as augmentation, mammoplasty, reduction, abdominoplasty (aka tummy tuck) and mastopexy and liposuction, as well as filler treatments like Botox, chin implants, ginecomasty and others.

 

Save tens of thousands of dollars on cosmetic surgical procedures while still enjoying the best, most qualified and experienced surgical care anywhere in the world.

 

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Friday,October 9th, 2009

by Denise

Argentina is an ideal destination for medical treatments. Cost effective to travelers around the world, Argentina has become a large industry due in part to the sophistication of Buenos Aires and the medical tourism it offers.

 

Famous for cosmetic surgical procedures, Argentina has expanded its reputation for quality service and specialized medical experts for those who are visiting the city from international destinations. With high standards in plastic surgery and dentistry procedures and reconstruction, Argentina has become a world leader in treatments and hospitality aside from their beautiful sights and destinations.

 

According to statistics provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the following procedures experienced a drastic change in the number of procedures performed between the years 2000 and 2007. The top trends in cosmetic surgery include:

 

·         Breast augmentation

·         Breast lift

·         Dermabrasion

·         Tummy tuck

·         Botox treatments

·         Laser skin resurfacing

 

Dr. Tomas Brosto, world renowned plastic surgeon located in Buenos Aires, Argentina offers a variety of cosmetic surgical procedures, including breast  asymetry, blepharoplasty, facelift, and tummy tuck. Dr. Tomas Brosto specializes in face and body procedures as well as hair and chin implants, Botox, fillers, and more. Specializing in reconstructive and plastic surgery, Dr. Tomas Brosto offers travelers to Buenos Aires the best in state of the art and high-tech cosmetic procedures.

 

From breast augmentation in Buena Aires to the best liposuction in Argentina, medical travelers from around the world can be assured that medical destinations such as Argentina provide high quality care at affordable cosmetic surgical prices.

 

 

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Wednesday,October 7th, 2009

by Denise

More expatriates are returning to their native countries for medical care. This trend is due in part because of increased quality of care in many countries, as well as the affordability of such care. 

Asians traveling to Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia enjoy affordable state of the art and high-tech treatment and care for orthopedic surgical procedures, cardiac care, and vision care. Latin Americans are returning to Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina for cutting edge technology in cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures, infertility treatments, and anti aging treatments and procedures. Eastern Europeans are traveling to destinations such as Poland, Croatia, Hungary, and Armenia as well as Russia for drug detox treatments, infertility treatments, and stem cell treatment and technologies.

Rising healthcare costs in the United States, Britain, Canada and France are compelling natives as well as foreign citizens to return to their homelands for such care, which utilizes highly trained physicians, world-class treatment and quality care that nevertheless is not burdened by high malpractice insurance costs, long wait times, and an increasingly disturbing trend by physicians and insurance companies in some countries to hesitate to take on patients diagnosed with chronic and long-term illnesses that drain resources, time, and manpower.

Information, education and resources offered to such expatriates enables educated and informed decisions regarding medical care, preventive medicine, and treatment of conditions ranging from cancer treatment to spine or knee surgery to stem cell treatments in foreign facilities. Destinations such as Wooridul Spine Center in South Korea, EmCell stem cell research in Ukraine and Ageless Wonders in Panama offer international travelers the best that medicine has to offer.

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Friday,October 2nd, 2009

by Denise

Argentina is a land of many wonders; towering mountains, gorgeous valleys, rushing water, and friendly, welcoming people. Argentina has also become one of the leading countries providing accredited and certified medical facilities, treatments, and procedures for international travelers.

Argentina’s medical tourism industry has grown in part to the sophistication of Buenos Aires and the high-tech treatments and procedures offered there. From the most complex surgeries to simple outpatient procedures, Argentina offers not only the latest developments in medical procedures, but exceptional service as well. Famous for cosmetic surgical procedures, Argentina has expanded its reputation for quality service and specialized medical experts for those visiting the city from international destinations. With high standards in plastic surgery and dentistry procedures and reconstruction, Argentina has become a world leader in treatments and hospitality aside from their beautiful sights and destinations.

Facilities such as CEDyT, located in beautiful Bariloche, Argentina, offer an excellent ambulatory surgery center just northwest a Patagonia. Offering services in fertility treatments, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, and endovascular surgery, facilities such as CEDyT Argentina continually rank as the most popular, affordable and quality destinations for medical tourists around the world.

Orthopedic surgery in Argentina, cataract surgery, plastic and cosmetic surgery, or fertility treatments are available at such facilities, offering patients qualified, experienced, accredited, and board certified specialists and surgeons in a multitude of fields. From a mini facelift to meniscus knee surgery, Argentina is an attractive medical destination for those wishing excellent, successful, yet affordable ambulatory services in the southern hemisphere.

 

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