As elective procedures, cosmetic surgeries are paid out of the patient’s pocket. While it may be more convenient to receive your cosmetic surgery close to home, it will certainly be costly. When the cost outweighs the convenience, choosing medical tourism is a smart move. Medical tourism is the practice of traveling abroad to a foreign country to receive surgery or medical care. So, why choose medical tourism for your cosmetic surgery?
Cost Savings
Patients who choose to travel abroad to receive cosmetic surgery and procedures can see anywhere from 40 to 80 percent savings, depending on the procedure and country you visit. Brazil is a very popular country for cosmetic medical tourism, and Mexico and Thailand are popular as well.
Surgical Excellence
Medical tourism, despite its ever-growing market and popularity, still has a bad reputation among some who are less educated about the practice and industry. While, like in any country, there can be medical practitioners who engage in unsafe practices or misrepresent their expertise, there are many resources you can utilize to find safe, respected doctors and medical facilities to work with abroad. Two great places to check out providers and facilities are Joint Commission International and the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Private Recovery
Although the stigma around cosmetic surgery is gradually being done away with, many people still may feel uncomfortable with, say, walking around in their local grocery store with bandages and bruises on their face or body. When you choose to get your cosmetic procedures done in a foreign country, you don’t run the risk of running into anyone you know, and you can recover in peace as your appearance returns to its normal though now altered state.
There is nothing wrong with wanting to change something about your appearance through the use of cosmetic surgery and procedures. Traveling abroad to get work done is a great way to ensure you receive quality care at a reasonable price. If you encounter complications after your cosmetic surgery, you can protect yourself against financial burdens by having medical tourism insurance. Get a quote.
