Posts Tagged ‘plastic surgery abroad’

Thursday,December 24th, 2009

by Denise

It’s time once again for end-of-year promises and New Year’s resolutions - which means self improvement and image repair. Consumers seeking cosmetic or plastic surgery to help restore breasts through breast augmentation or breast lifts, or those hoping to lose weight through liposuction, body sculpting or obesity and weight loss surgery such as bariatric surgical procedures, lap bands, gastric bypass or other techniques will be looking for cheap options to meet their goals.

However, remember that cheap isn’t always the bottom line when it comes to cosmetic surgery procedures. Yes, medical travelers can save thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars on cosmetic surgery in foreign destinations, not because standards or quality is lower, but because of different health care systems, lower malpractice and liability premiums and methods of practice in locations like Argentina, Turkey and Thailand, just to name a few.

Choosing a qualified plastic surgeon is of vital importance. The surgeon you choose should be a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons or a Society of Plastic Surgeons in the country of origin. Surgeries should be performed in an accredited facility by certified surgeons experienced in their specialty. Physicians and surgeons should be willing to inform potential clients of their training, experience and education, and offer proof of such, no matter the foreign destination that is chosen. When it comes to cosmetic surgery, follow the same practice you would in your home country: ask for qualifications, experience and success rates. Don’t be shy. After all, it’s your body.

 

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Monday,January 19th, 2009

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:


Tummy Tuck

U.S.- $3,000-$10,000

India - $2,000

Turkey - $5,000

India - $2,000

Breast Reduction

U.S.- $5,500 - $11,000

Thailand - $4,500

Argentina - $4,000

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)

Botox Treatments

$200 - $400 per treatment area

Thailand - $130-$180 per area

India - $112 - $180 per area

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.


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Thursday,January 15th, 2009

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

·        Makeover Travel, Santa Cruz, Bolivia

·        Dr. Branko Glusac, Markarska, Croatia

·        Med Logistics, Columbia

·        Medical Sense Group, Sao Paulo, Brazil

 

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.

 

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.

 

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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