Monday, February 2, 2009

Affordable Cosmetic Surgery Abroad

By Michael Dunage

There are growing numbers of people wanting to change their appearance or improve on physical flaws. Cosmetic surgery abroad was considered a procedure for the rich, since the costs can really add up. Since the surgery is elective, there is no insurance to cover it.

This has been increasingly done and there are existing programs for travelers wanting to have their cosmetic surgery abroad. The reason? The costs of a cosmetic surgery abroad are often up to seventy percent of the same procedure in the U.S. With savings like this, one can easily afford the flight, the hotel rooms are often included in the surgery price and there is no reason a person of average means cant have a perfectly acceptable cosmetic surgery abroad.

When it comes to cosmetic surgery, Mexico offers several programs for travelers who want to have their cosmetic surgery in Mexico. The procedures often include having a face lift, a chin lift, a tummy tuck, liposuction, a thigh lift or a rhinoplasty. For cosmetic surgery abroad, Mexico has board certified, well trained cosmetic surgeons who have done numerous surgeries in cosmetic surgery in the past.

Most of the doctors that perform cosmetic surgery in Mexico speak English and have as previously stated, trained in the U.S. The hospital facilities in Mexico are very clean and created with the international patient in mind and they use the same technology as in the U.S. The surgical team and staff are very professional and ar trained to make patients feel as comfortable as possible.

There are also personal assistants available for translation and to get the family and patient to and from the hospital and clinic sites. As mentioned, often the hotel is included in the cost of the cosmetic surgery. Mexico has many luxury hotels for you and a loved one to stay in before, during and after your cosmetic surgery abroad.

Costa Rica is a nice place to visit and also receive your cosmetic surgery abroad. They cosmetic programs in place are affordable and are designed specifically for the international patient. The surgeons that perform the cosmetic surgery there are board certified and have also received formal training in a western country. As part of your trip, you can even include the tourism aspect either before or after your surgery.

As a patient, you will visit the doctor and decide what type of procedure will need to be done. You will have the surgery scheduled and be admitted to the hospital on that day. A family member can be with you when you have your cosmetic surgery. Costa Rica offers luxury hospital rooms for you to lounge in while you await your procedure. The nurses are well trained and will prepare you for surgery.

The doctor will often make drawings on your body on the site of the surgery to outline how the surgery will take place. Then you will be ready for your cosmetic surgery. Costa Rica hospitals have state of the art surgical suites and use the same or similar anesthesia as is used in the U.S. You will have your procedure, recover in the hospital and return to your hotel to prepare for your trip home. - 15438

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