Archive for the ‘South America Medical Tourism’ Category

Tuesday,March 16th, 2010

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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Sunday,March 7th, 2010

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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Saturday,March 6th, 2010

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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Friday,March 5th, 2010

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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Thursday,March 4th, 2010

by Denise

Dentistry may be cosmetic or medically necessary, depending on condition. For example, people suffering from gum or periodontal disease as well as tooth decay, tooth erosion, toothaches or chronic bad breath may find it necessary to visit a dentist for a wide variety of treatments in oral care.

 

Common dental techniques as well as cosmetic dental procedures are becoming increasingly popular. Some of the most popular dental procedures include but are not limited to:

 

·         Root canal

·         Dental implants

·         Dentures

·         Bridges

·         Crowns

·         Orthodontics

·         Teeth whitening

·         Bonding

 

In the United States, dental implants can cost between $1,200 and $2,000. The cost of a crown will vary by the type of crown that is chosen, but may range between $800 and $1,000. Bonding can run between $300 and $600 a tooth.  Orthodontic procedures may range anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000.

 

However, medical travelers visiting places such as Tourmedical Cosmetic Dental Holidays in Turkey, best dental care at Makewell Meditour in India, Thailand, Latin America and Central Europe may save hundreds to thousands on dental care costs. Facilities such as Wellness Dental Group in Costa Rica offers an exotic travel destination blended with the best in cosmetic dental care. Dental Implants in Croatia offers busy travelers a central location for their dental needs while dental care in India continues to offer the best in cosmetic dentistry techniques and procedures at affordable prices.

 

To find detailed information regarding certified dental care facilities abroad, check out information resources such as PlacidWay, a major medical care provider offering the best in care, travel pricing and access to the best around the globe.

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Monday,March 1st, 2010

by Denise

Medical tourism in Latin America is booming. For affordable treatment in Columbia, obesity treatment in Mexico, or the best cosmetic surgery in Bolivia, the best hospitals in Latin America are providing a range of treatments in accredited and highly regarded medical facilities. Some of the best doctors in Latin America offer treatments for cancer, chronic diseases, cosmetic and plastic surgery, eye and Lasik care, obesity and bariatric surgery, orthopedic surgery, and dentistry.

Locations throughout Latin America such as Ecuador, Mexico, Argentina, Guatemala, Panama and Costa Rica are seeing a steady rise in global patients seeking excellent, experienced and affordable medical care for everything from fertility treatments to stem cell therapies.

From Fertility Argentina (CEGYR) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to groundbreaking stem cell therapy and integrative medicine offered by Dr. Omar Gonzalez of Integra Medical Center in Tamps, Mexico, individuals from North America, Europe and Africa are finding their healthcare needs met throughout the continent.

Latin America has long been a popular medical tourism destination for cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures, cosmetic dentistry, plastic reconstructive surgery, and Lasik eye care. In recent years, fertility centers and fertility specialists have offered couples around the world state-of-the-art, effective and quality ART, or assisted reproduction technologies.

Bariatric obesity surgery, laparoscopic obesity surgery and orthopedic medicine offering hip joint resurfacing, knee joint replacement surgery and shoulder orthopedics has attracted growing numbers of baby boomers. Stem cell treatments and chronic disease treatment, integrative, complimentary or alternative medical practices also attract thousands of travelers every year to beautiful Latin America, making it a leading, and highly competitive, healthcare destination in the 21st century. 

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Sunday,February 21st, 2010

by Denise

What do you think would be your first thought if you were told you needed knee surgery, a hip replacement, or reconstructive plastic surgery as a result of a mastectomy?  You’re right, in most cases, the first question, spoken or not, is “How much is this going to cost?”

Unfortunately, large numbers of individuals in the United States don’t have  health insurance plans that help cover the costs of major surgeries. Finding options for cosmetic plastic surgery, cancer treatment, skin treatments, and orthopedic surgery may lead consumers to foreign medical destinations that provide excellent though more affordable medical care and procedures.

Increasing numbers of individuals around the world are traveling to foreign destinations for affordable healthcare. Health and wellness tourism has taken hold in the 21st century as a viable, effective, and affordable option for medical care in a variety of fields, from obesity and weight loss treatments to stem cell treatments and technologies.

Gone are the days when medical travelers scoffed at cheaper surgical procedures found only in third world countries. Today, world-class, state-of-the-art and high-tech facilities, surgeons and physicians are found throughout the world, in Costa Rica, Mexico, Argentina, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and South Africa, the Middle East, and Central Europe.

The future of health and wellness technologies is indeed borderless, and offers citizens from countries throughout the globe access to the best, the most experienced, and innovative technological treatments, procedures and surgeries.

PlacidWay is a major medical provider for such services, providing consumer information and resources and access to the best for your care.

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Friday,February 12th, 2010

by Denise

People suffering from acne-scarred skin as well as those experiencing typical signs of aging such as crow’s feet, wrinkles, lines, and age spots opt to engage in non-surgical skin treatments called refinishing or surface repair treatments.

Most patients seeking smoother skin opt for laser skin resurfacing, which helps to remove scars and blemishes caused by acne, pigmentation, lines and wrinkles and sun damage as well as aging.

Dermabrasion and micro-dermabrasion treatments, also known as chemical peeling, involve removing layers of skin to eradicate pitting, scarring, and pigmentation common with those who’ve suffered from acne or sun damage.

These days, with job competition fierce, more people than ever before are seeking a youthful, fresh appearance through a variety of skin and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.

For people in the U.S., laser resurfacing treatments may cost between $2,000 and $4,000 per treatment. Botox injections cost around $450 for each vial of Botox, but cosmetic surgeons will charge between $200 and $300 for each area that is injected with the Botox solution. However, travelers to destinations such as the Advanced Medical Group in Jaurez, Mexico, or Ageless Wonders in Panama, Central America and the South America may enjoy the benefits of such cosmetic treatments at a savings of between 30% and 70% over costs found for minimally invasive cosmetic procedures in the U.S.

Such savings in antiaging skin care treatments, body skin care, and Ayurvedic skin care are not due to lack of training or expertise. Professional skin care can treat acne, rosacia, and wrinkles, using advanced skin care techniques, natural skin care methods and skin treatment that may help give you the edge when it comes to getting, and keeping, that job.

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Wednesday,February 10th, 2010

by Denise

A mere decade ago, medical tourism was not taken very seriously. Much the same way as online schooling or dating, the thought of traveling across borders for medical care was scoffed at. Today, online schools provide accredited educations for millions of students, and online dating has become a norm. No longer is medical tourism thought to be only for people desperate for cheap medical procedures.

Today, medical tourism is the booming and growing industry. Individuals seeking cosmetic dental treatment, plastic surgery specialists, treatment for cancer, custom Lasik eye surgery, fertility treatment abroad, bariatric surgery centers, cardiac bypass surgery, or orthopedic surgeons may find excellent, highly trained, and world-class surgeons, procedures, and facilities around the world.

Medical tourism is not a joke. It has turned into a multibillion dollar industry that continues to grow. Medical destinations are not limited to Mexico or Southeast Asia, but may be found today throughout Switzerland, South Africa, and the Middle East, from Croatia to Guatemala to South Korea.

Treatments for stem cell based therapy, chronic disease treatment, joint replacement surgeries, professional skin care, and plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are available in facilities that are JCI (Joint Commissions International) accredited or certified by international accreditation organizations.

Facilities such as the Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, or the Jordan Hospital, in Amman, Jordan are just two of such facilities. Facilities and organizations such as the Wooridul Spine Hospital in Seoul, South Korea to Surgical Bliss in Cape Town, South Africa offer medical travelers today state of the art technologies, highly trained physicians and surgeons as well as world-class facilities for a variety of medical care options that also offers affordability and convenience for medical patients. 

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Tuesday,February 9th, 2010

by Denise

Did you know that South Korea is the leading healthcare country in all of Asia and provides world-class medical and health care in non-profit organizations and facilities? One of the most famous in South Korea is the Wooridul Spine Hospital, located in Seoul, a world-renowned facility that addresses a variety of spine issues, including spinal scoliosis, spine orthopedics and sports injuries.

Or that Jordan Hospital, located in Amman, Jordan is one of the most famous in the world for the treatment of cardiac issues such as heart valve replacement surgery, heart bypass and heart transplantation, as well as neurosurgery, eye surgery, and pediatric surgical procedures?

How about locations throughout Mexico and Latin America, which offer accredited and state of the art treatments in obesity and bariatric surgical procedures such as vertical sleeve gastrectomy, or other laparoscopic bariatric surgery procedures? Destinations in Argentina continue to be a favorite of world travelers seeking the best in care for fertility treatments, cosmetic plastic surgery, and vision care through techniques like LASIK and even dental care, from teeth whitening to aesthetic jaw reconstruction.

Medical tourism offers patients from around the world experience in everything from affordable orthopedic knee or hip care to the best choice in physicians and surgeons in the world for heart care, and of course, the best in exotic or international destinations that allow you to receive the medical care you need at prices you can afford.

Committed, dedicated and excellent facilities are available for patients who want to have more control over their medical care. Make health and wellness your choice, and explore your options for all your medical needs.

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