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

If you could travel anywhere in the world you could, where would you go?  The white, sandy beaches of Cancun, Mexico or to the heart of civilization in Istanbul, Turkey? Would you prefer a safari in South Africa or the best in deep sea fishing and snorkeling in Costa Rica?

Now, ask yourself another question. If you could receive world-class, quality and affordable medical care in one of those destinations, would you go? Today, individuals from around the world are crossing borders for medical care. Call it what you will; medical travel, medical tourism, medical vacations, they all offer individual’s personal choice in health care, health and wellness technologies, and options.

Some of the best health centers in Mexico offer clinics in Costa Rica, surgeons in Mexicali, or medical treatment in Panama. From dental care to stem cell therapies, Latin America has become a leader in dental care, cosmetic and plastic reconstructive surgical procedures, from noninvasive plastic surgery to the best dental care treatment and cosmetic dentistry.

Surgery in Turkey, doctors in Istanbul and cost of treatment in Istanbul has been drawing western Europeans for years, and Americans are finding out that facilities like the Florence Nightingale Hospital offers internationally recognized and advanced medical technologies from vascular diseases to cardiac care to orthopedics.

Health care organizations, facilities, and medical groups understand that consumers today are seeking personal choices in cancer treatment, affordable dental treatment, fertility procedures, health check systems, cardiac bypass surgery, to orthopedic hip resurfacing. Consumers seeking stem cell treatments or stem cell based therapy want options. Medical care in the 21st century offers opportunities, options and choices for all.

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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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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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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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by Denise

LASIK eye surgery is affordable, and it helps with a variety of vision impairments. Whether you have nearsightedness, astigmatism or are farsighted, laser surgery is quick, inexpensive and safe way to correct vision impairments in less than an hour. While LASIK is one of the more popular procedures, there are other common treatments such as:

 

·  Epi LASIK

·  PRK Surgery

·  Wavefront LASIK

·  LASIK Monovision

 

In fewer than 30 minutes, you can get one or both eyes done and have little to no discomfort. LASIK eye surgery also replaces the use of scalpels in such a sensitive area of the body, reducing the number of complications that result from more traditional surgical procedures.

 

LASIK eye surgery techniques can be expensive, especially for individuals without a vision health plan, but even in such cases, LASIK may be considered an elective procedure and may not be covered by many vision insurance companies.

 

Travelers who opt to benefit from lower prices abroad for cutting-edge LASIK technologies in countries like India, Turkey, Argentina or Mexico have options, such as those provided by facilities such as the Ahalia Foundation Eye Hospital in Kerala, India, or Acibadem Healthcare Group in Istanbul, Turkey, or the TRSC International LASIK Center in Bangkok, Thailand.

 

Don’t leave your vision unattended because you may lack insurance. The next time you find yourself traveling, research potential LASIK facilities near your destination for huge savings for quality services at PlacidWay, a growing medical tourism portal based in Denver, Colorado, providing reliable information on certified and accredited medical, dental and vision care options around the globe.

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by Denise

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine believe they have taken the first step forward in developing a new technique of creating nerve cells without having to collect stem cells, which may help reduce the amount of controversy involved in the field of stem cell research.

Scientists at the university were able to transform the skin cells of the mouse into functioning nerve cells, and exciting development in the study and research of regenerative medicine, especially in diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neural degenerative disease processes.

Stem cell research continues to be a leading field in the 21st century for the treatment of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, conditions caused by birth defects or spinal cord injuries caused by accidents.

Stem cell therapy, neural stem cell therapy, umbilical cord stem cell therapy and stem cell based therapy are leading the news these days, with new developments and discoveries keeping hope alive for those diagnosed with diabetes, heart or brain injuries and conditions. Stem cell therapy possibilities continue to be developed for potential for treatment in skin conditions and anti-aging skin treatment, orthopedic treatments, and cardiac care, treatment of multiple types of cancer like bladder cancer, bone cancer and lung cancer, and in plastic and reconstructive surgeries and procedures.

Facilities such as EmCell Clinic in Kiev, Ukraine and Integra Medical Center in Tamps, Mexico, offer individuals from around the globe alternative medical treatments and procedures for a wide variety of conditions and the best stem cell surgery abroad.

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by Denise

Noninvasive surgical procedures have become increasingly popular in recent years. Utilizing laparoscopic surgery or endoscopic surgical techniques, surgeons are now able to operate on many body organs without massive incisions, tissue damage or delayed healing processes.

Laparoscopic techniques are common in gallbladder surgery, liver surgery, as well as small bowel, or other soft tissue organs. Abdominal wall surgery, vascular and thoracic surgery are also engaged with laparoscopy.  Laparoscopic surgery for children, and new trends in obesity and weight loss surgeries that utilize this technique offer faster healing time  reduced risk of infection or post surgical complications.

Some of the most common and popular laparoscopic procedures include laparoscopic gastric bypass, adjustable band, duodenal switch and revision of bariatric surgeries. Complications following weight loss surgery are reduced through laparoscopic techniques.  Common laparoscopic procedures performed on the gall bladder and liver include common bile duct exploration, bile duct injury, liver resection, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures.

Hernia repair is also commonly performed laparoscopically, as are many procedures involving bowel obstruction to appendectomies.

Laparoscopic surgical procedures offered by international medical facilities and destinations offer state of the art, cutting-edge, and new technologies in laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques.  Laparoscopic weight loss surgery, and affordable laparoscopic gallbladder surgery abroad and even laparoscopic gynecology are available in certified facilities such as Mexicali Obesity Solutions, in Mexicali, Mexico, or by experts in the field such as Dr. Osama Badran, MD, FACOG, a laparoscopic gynecological surgeon in Amman, Jordan.

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by Denise

Lower costs don’t mean lower quality - quite the contrary. Health and wellness facilities in Mexico provide Americans living in border states convenient and affordable options to combat continuously rising healthcare costs in the United States. A majority of healthcare facilities, physicians, surgeons and specialists found in Mexico have been trained in the United States and are accredited and certified by national and international accrediting organizations.

Argentina, located in South America, has long been known as a great destination for dental, vision and cosmetic surgical procedures. However, many people don’t know that medical tourism in Argentina is growing by leaps and bounds. Buenos Aires hospitals, Buenos Aires health centers, clinics in Argentina and surgery in Argentina provide some of the most cost effective and quality treatment that can be found anywhere in the world.

Brazil has long been regarded as a destination for cosmetic surgery in particular. Due to the large volume of tourists from the USA and Europe, Brazil has built a reputation for having quality facilities and top-notch care. Medical professionals are held to high standards of education and accreditation, as are her many facilities.

Facilities like Fertility Argentina, located in Buenos Aires, Brazil, and Cedyt in Bariloche, offer fertility treatments to general surgery and plastic surgery procedures, while MedTravel Ecuador, located in Quinto, offers a range of procedures and treatments in orthopedic, bariatric and weight loss surgical procedures, dentistry and eye and LASIK technologies and care.

From dental care to cardiac surgery, South American travel destinations are growing in popularity among world travelers seeking the best in quality and affordability.

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by Denise

Taking care of our children is the number one job of parents around the world, but growing In the ‘old days’ kids played outside, but today, most teens spend their free time playing video games, chatting online or texting or watching TV.

Unfortunately, teen obesity has reached nearly epidemic proportions in recent years. The American Heart Association and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that between 15% and 33% of adolescents in the United States alone are overweight. Teens are being diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and other physical problems.

Teens who have tried and failed to lose weight, and upon the advice and recommendation of their pediatrician, may consider weight loss procedures or bariatric surgery procedures.

The two most commonly performed weight loss surgical procedures for teens have included the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding procedure. Lap banding utilizes the placement of an elastic band around a portion of the stomach to decrease its size. This procedure is adjustable and removable.

Safe, effective and quality weight loss procedures and laparoscopic surgical techniques in bariatric or obesity surgery offer hope to obese teens hoping to live normal and healthy lives. Laparoscopic surgery at Advanced Medical Group in Juarez, Mexico or Dr. Jorge Maytorena, Obesity Surgery in Mexicali in Baja California are just a few of the excellent and certified laparoscopic bariatric surgery options abroad. Visit PlacidWay.com for an in-depth search for the best laparoscopic surgery center to meet your needs and those of your teen in locations from Mexico to Jordan to India and Turkey. Help is out there.

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