Plastic Surgery Abroad Is an Operation, Not a Vacation

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This article presents only one part of the story. In my opinion, the chances of finding a good plastic surgeon abroad are the same as finding a doctor within the US. My friend had her nose done by an American surgeon and she is very unhappy with the outcome. It was healing for a very long time and the shape is not what she wanted. It looks very artificial, even though she paid thousands of dollars for the procedure. She regrets she didn’t listen to her sister who went abroad to do her breast implants. She went to some Polish clinic, she was taken care of in a very professional manner and she came back very happy. She didn’t have to worry about a thing and her breasts look impressing. I contacted the clinic she’s been to and made an appointment for the same procedure. I’m flying next Monday and I can’t wait for the results 

MaryLouise of NY 4:41AM February 20, 2013

I would like to think that anyone considering going abroad for surgery has done their research. Travel is tiring. Flying in particular increases not only the risk of exposure to germs in a contained environment, but also swelling or pulmonary embolism and blood clots due to drastic changes in altitude. The exotic scenery may be hard to enjoy when on a liquid diet or in pain from a procedure. Yet another consideration is infectious diseases not commonly found in the United States. You depend on your immune system to recover from any surgery and would not want it compromised by pathogens you are not accustomed to. If something goes wrong, there may be no recourse. Ultimately, one must weigh safety, legal recourse, and comfort against those lower prices that may be attractive when considering cosmetic surgery abroad.
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Dr. Branman of AK 6:16PM August 10, 2012

In Latin America, Medical Tourism could offer an affordable way to get the care you need, foreign hospitals are becoming accredited and insurance companies are starting to work with them www.MedicalTourismInLatinAmerica.info

Carlos of FL 9:07PM September 22, 2011

Cosmetic surgery abroad can be a well-known practice mostly due to the fact the surgery is more affordable. Because of the surgeons perform cosmetic procedures a lot of times daily.
http://cosmetic-surgery.medicalxtourism.com/

Dr. helly herbet of MN 6:27AM September 14, 2011

Brazil is a wonderful place to perform plastic surgeries. In Rio de Janeiro we have beautyful women, interested people in become beautyful to joing our city.
Usually people come to Brazil to enjoy the beachs, feel our breeze and see what our women do to be synonymous of beuaty.
Our plastic surgeons are specialyzed in perform plastic surgeies because Brazil is a beauty place. Enjoy you trave to Brazil and enjoy your plastic surgery here!!
Specialized pplastic surgeon you can find here in Rio de Janeiro!

tatiana 10:33AM September 29, 2010

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Deliverdry of 10:02PM December 06, 2009

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Kameron Taylor 7:51AM November 30, 2009

This was a great article. Here's another piece called "Is Getting Cosmetic Surgery Abroad a Good Idea?"...check it out! http://www.life123.com/beauty/cosmetic-procedures/cosmetic-surgery/is-getting-cosmetic-surgery-abroad-a-good-idea.shtml

Rebecca of MA 4:30PM November 19, 2009

hi!
My friend Diana Colbeg came one month ago of her trip with makeovertravel; she told me that they work excellent and that is a good option in case you want quality and safe a lot of money.
I think that medical organizations are very good for those people who want to change their lifes, I have to say that here is so expensive for me that I would have to wait at least 3 years to have my breast and liposuction done, I think that there are people that cant even afford to pay anything like this,so they have to live unhappy all their lives.
This is very sad, thats why I support a lot the idea of going abroad to have a surgery because we have just one life and to me to be happy is the main goal of it!

katherina kollins of OH 4:03PM July 09, 2009