by Denise

Who do you know that has an extra $30,000 laying around? Not many. Unfortunately, that’s what some bariatric surgeries in the U.S. cost. Prices for obesity or weight loss surgeries average between $15,000 and $30,000, offering everything from laparoscopic gastric banding to vertical banded gastroplasty to gastric bypass.

Obesity weight loss surgery offers hope for health and longevity for many, but remains just out of reach for those who need it most. Most health insurance plans don’t cover gastric bariatric surgery or obesity surgery cost, though the effects of obesity continue to cause rises in cases of diabetes, heart disease and joint conditions for teens and adults.

Sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding and gastric bypass are common obesity and weight loss procedures that are available in other countries, at lower prices than those found in the U.S. The prices are not lower because they’re lower quality, but because health care systems of other countries are set up differently, and because doctors and surgeons don’t need excessive amounts of medical malpractice coverage that U.S. based physicians and surgeons.

Facilities like Mexicali Obesity Solutions in Mexicali, Mexico or 365 mc’s Bariatric Surgery Center in Seoul, South Korea are just two of dozens of obesity surgery centers found around the globe, offering state of the art techniques and procedures at vastly reduced costs.

Locations throughout Central and South America, Southeast Asia and Europe offer weight loss and bariatric surgeries that are effective, affordable, and life changing.

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by Denise

Wondering what happened to that nice smile you used to have? On the other hand, if you were never happy with that smile, consider dental surgery abroad. For the best dental surgery abroad, consider dental clinics in Croatia, dental vacations in Turkey or the best teeth whitening in India. Some of the best dental treatments include affordable dental implants in Poland, or the services of dentists in Costa Rica. The world is, literally, your dental oyster.

 

Cosmetic dentistry is a field that includes, but is not limited to 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 implant

 

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 clinics in South America, Croatia, and Asia offer the same services for quite a bit less. For example, dental implants in India range from $750 to $1,200 and porcelain or metal crowns or bridges cost only $125 to $300 each. Travelers to Croatia can save at Dental Implants Croatia in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Travelers to Croatia will pay roughly $1,000 for dental implants and $430 for bleaching or teeth whitening procedures. Those traveling to Bangkok Dental Image in Thailand may find prosthodontics and dental treatments at a fraction of the cost as dental services in the U.S.

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by Denise

Today, global economic crisis has prompted older individuals to hang onto their jobs instead of opting for early retirement. Unfortunately, those in their 40s, 50s and even 60s must compete with those in their 20s and 30s for jobs. While older individuals may have experience and dependability behind them, managers the world over often prefer that younger individuals hold down the front lines, at least in high-visibility career fields. Cosmetic surgical facelifts are on the rise around the globe in direct response to this growing pressure and competition.

 

Any facelift, or rhytidectomy, treatment or procedure is considered cosmetic surgery. It is generally sought as a procedure to help improve the visible signs of aging in the face and neck area. A facelift may help to improve sagging; creases, and loss of muscle tone, as well as reduce the appearance of loose skin or fatty deposits in the jaw or neck area. While a facelift offers many years of benefits, it is not designed, nor can it, halt the aging process.

 

Unfortunately, the  average cost of a full facelift in the United States or Britain can range between $6,000 and $15,000 but some may be as much as $25,000! However, in South Africa, South America or Asia, the same procedure typically costs less than $3,000.

 

The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland offers year-round luxury for cosmetic surgery patients at huge savings, as does CTG Healthcare Group in Izmir, Turkey. This is not due to lack of skill, training or certification, but different health system management that also lacks the need for outrageous malpractice insurance.

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by Denise

Today, spine care specialists and surgeons can perform a variety of minimally invasive spine surgery procedures on all areas of the spine, including the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral areas. Some of the most common procedures include but are not limited to:

Minimally invasive spine surgical procedures also offer treatments for microsurgical treatment of herniated discs, lumbar spinal stenosis, spinal fusion, scoliosis, compression fractures, osteoporosis, and in the treatment of spinal tumors, vertebral fractures and more.

Artificial disc replacement (ADR) is the process through which an artificial structure replaces the defective or damaged disc in the spinal column, providing support, cushioning and improvement in mobility for spinal surgery patients.

Laminectomy or laminotomy are common procedures performed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord. In many cases, aging of the spinal structure causes of thinning of the vertebra, especially the portion called the lamina, which protects the spinal cord. A laminectomy removes this lamina and also is used to address thickening tissue that narrows the spinal canal and causes compression of spinal nerves.

A discectomy involves the removal of herniated disc tissues that press on nerves or other portions of spinal cord. This type of procedure is very effective for individuals who have tried other options without relief and who experience and suffer from severe pain and difficulty walking, sitting, and other basic movements.

International medical facilities such as Wooridul Spine Hospital in South Korea and the Jordan Hospital in Amman, Jordan are world-renowned, accredited and high-tech facilities for spinal care. For affordable spine care and surgery, don’t hesitate to seek international health care providers for excellent, quality care and enormous savings.

 

 

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by Denise

The 2009 World Medical Tourism and Global Health Conference of 2009 begins on Monday, October 26, 2009. The conference is designed to bring together healthcare providers, insurance companies, and medical personnel from around the world to discuss the growing trends in international medical and global health care and tourism. Taking place in Los Angeles, California, healthcare providers from around the world, including South America, Asia, Africa, Central Europe and the Middle East will join to discuss how to market services to international employers, patients and insurance companies.

Over 1.5 million Americans alone are expected to annually travel overseas for healthcare services in the coming years, with expenditures in the billions of dollars. Many south African nation citizens travel to locations in Southeast Asia including India, Thailand and Malaysia for quality healthcare, while Western, Central European and American travelers visit medical facilities in Middle Eastern and Central European countries such as Jordan, Croatia, and Albania for affordable, high class and timely procedures, treatments and operations.

Workshops, conferences, and networking benefit healthcare providers around the world, focusing on quality service, enhanced patient experience, and benefits of international healthcare, information regarding relevant and current case studies in the fields of technology, stem cell development and research, orthopedics, cardiac care, substance abuse and more.

Speakers at the conference will include Ministry Of Health as well as International Relations and Health Affairs Directors, Executive Hospital Board Council members, Ministers of Financial Services and health, Health Insurance representatives, speakers from the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, Board Of Trustee members from the American Medical Association, the Medical Tourism Association, and more.

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by Denise

When it comes to medical tourism, it’s nice to have answers. One of the first thing that crosses the mind of someone who’s interested in obtaining health care abroad is the training, education, and experience of those who will be providing such care.

Medical tourism is not just about dental procedures, but may range from orthopedic fields to cardiac care, cosmetic and plastic surgery, obesity and weight loss surgery to adult stem cell research and therapy. Medical tourists have ventured to the Middle East, Asia, and South America for heart transplantation, heart valve replacement surgery, and coronary artery bypass surgeries. They have flocked to South America for affordable cosmetic dentistry, bridge work, dental implant surgeries, and affordable dentures.

Individuals seeking the best in obesity and weight loss surgical procedures have traveled to locations in South America and Central Europe for the best in bariatric surgery, laparoscopic gastric bypass procedures, lap band surgery and sleeve gastrectomy procedures.

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal based in Denver, Colorado, offers reliable, up-to-date information regarding popular medical tourism destinations, treatments, procedures, facilities, and the doctors and surgeons who staff them. Pramod Goel, founder and CEO, knows the type of questions people one answered when it comes to their health care, and is dedicated to providing that information.

After all, we should all have a choice in how, when, and where we receive our medical care. It’s all about choices. Medical tourism is bringing accredited, certified, and affordable world-class medical techniques and procedures into the common Health Care Industry and is the wave of the future, from teeth whitening to stem cell technologies.

 

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by Denise

Would you be surprised to find out that most of the cutting edge technologies, developments, procedures and surgeries are not developed in the United States?  Do you remember the first successful heart transplant?  It didn’t occur in the United States, but Cape Town, South Africa in the late 1960s. Since then, cardiac transplantation is in the top five most commonly performed organ transplants in the United States. South Korea’s scientists are among the leaders in stem cell research, as is stem cell research development in Japan and other Asian countries. Laser assisted vision correction, also known as LASIK, was pioneered in Germany in the mid 1980s, but was not available in the United States until the mid 1990s.

Why does it take so long for treatments and procedures to be accepted in the United States? Most commonly, because most procedures, medications, and medical protocols need to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While the safety of such technologies and drugs are essential, individuals seeking the benefits of stem cell research must travel to Mexico, Asia, Europe or Central Europe for treatment.

The growing trend in medical tourism is caused by an increasing dissatisfaction with the healthcare system in the United States, as well as Britain and Canada.  Medical procedures in orthopedics, cardiac care or cardiology, obesity, and degenerative diseases are being studied, researched and treatments developed in locations such as EmCell, located in Kiev, Ukraine, ProgenCell, located in Tijuana, Mexico, and Integra Medical Center, located in Tamps, Mexico, just south of the Texas border.

Until such procedures are placed on the fast track within the FDA, travelers from the United States will be venturing to destinations such as Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Mexico, and Central European destinations for immediate and effective, affordable medical care.

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by Denise

Summer’s almost over and while many of us had a great time exploring the great outdoors, a few of us may be experiencing the aches and pains of a few sprains, broken bones and injuries caused by sporting accidents while we hiked, swam, fished, motocrossed and RV’d our way around the country.

Orthopedic surgery involves many different techniques and methods for the treatment of bone or joint injuries, as well as to perform surgery on bones, joints, and muscles. Orthopedic surgeons are trained in a variety of surgical techniques that may cover hands, hips, knees, shoulders, and other muscular and skeletal areas around the body.

For example, someone who breaks an arm or leg playing sports or from a fall will typically require a cast. However, for severe breaks, follow up surgery and exercise therapy may be necessary. Someone experiencing back or joint pain caused by arthritis or osteoporosis may require surgery to remove damaged bone tissue or to replace damaged ball joints with alternative materials such as metal or plastic substitutes. Older people are especially susceptible to hip injuries or conditions caused by age and bone deterioration. In such cases, partial or total hip replacement surgeries are an option that will help to prolong mobility and an active lifestyle.

Orthopedic surgery abroad offers affordable orthopedic treatments and procedures in Mexico, Croatia, South Africa, South America and Asia. For example, Terme Selce in Croatia, offers medical spa treatments to rehabilitate and rejuvenate, while CTG Healthcare Group in Izmir, Turkey, offer the best in orthopedic knee surgery, as does the Global Medical Group in Christ Church, Barbados. Don’t let cost hamper your health. Research affordable medical vacations at PlacidWay for in-depth profiles and explanations of high-tech and state-of-the-art orthopedic treatments and surgeries anywhere you might want to go.

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by Denise

The state of healthcare reform in the United States has caused immense insecurity in questions regarding health care benefits, costs, availability, and most importantly of all, choices for Americans when it comes to their health and wellbeing. Because of this, the benefits of medical tourism or global healthcare has been pushed to the forefront. Individuals aware that healthcare benefits, insurance premiums, treatments and procedures may undergo changes in the coming years has prompted millions of Americans to consider their options.

One of those options is traveling across borders for healthcare. Whether an individual needs cosmetic dentistry, weight loss or bariatric surgery, gastric bypass, cosmetic surgery, or coronary artery bypass surgery, the options for receiving world class, high-tech and state-of-the-art treatments, procedures and expertise from trained and accredited physicians and surgeons is available in locations from Mexico to Central Europe to Asia.

From stem cell therapies to hip resurfacing, facilities around the world offer Americans as well as international travelers the best orthopedic, cardiac, obesity, and cosmetic or plastic surgical procedures and treatments. From cosmetic surgery at Ageless Wonders Panama to EmCell Clinic stem cell therapy in Ukraine, individuals have a choice.

PlacidWay, a medical tourism and global healthcare resource portal, is dedicated to providing consumers with information regarding the best medical care at the most affordable prices from certified and accredited facilities around the world. Americans want choices, and the health and wellness industry across borders presents such opportunities and choices to all.

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by Denise

As we all know, the cost of medical procedures is rising at a dramatic rate within the United States. Medical malpractice insurance for physicians and surgeons has driven medical costs for consumers through the roof. So, it’s not surprising that people are fighting back, and in an unusual way. A growing trend called medical tourism finds more Americans seeking medical help outside of the country. 

 

Traveling to another country to have a wide variety of procedures done has grown increasingly popular as costs for procedures continue to cause financial hardship and strain. If you haven’t really seriously considered traveling to another country to have your procedure done, you should. Traveling outside of national borders saves patients thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars on various surgeries and medical procedures. In some cases, choosing to have surgery abroad costs about a tenth of what you’d pay for the same procedure in the U.S.

 

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal based in Colorado, USA, offers medical travel and global medical tourism resources, information and facility descriptions and certification for international travelers seeking affordable yet quality medical care and services.

 

Surgical and medical facilities outside of the United States, including those in Asia, e.g., India, Thailand, Philippines and Malaysia, and North American cross border countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and Latin America; and Eastern Block/European countries such as Hungary, Norway, Poland, lure growing numbers of medical tourists with the best trained physicians, higher service standards and huge savings.

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