South Korea not only dominates the cosmetic surgery industry, but are always on the forefront of new treatments. More people are opting for these minimally invasive anti-ageing treatments. Thread Facelifts While traditional facelifts require surgery, thread facelifts use a needle to insert a series of self-dissolving threads near the hairline. The skin is pulled back to [...]
Why South Korea is the Plastic Surgery capital of the world Cosmetic Surgery in South Korea is surging. Today, South Korea performs almost 1 million cosmetic surgeries per year, about 20 surgeries per 1,000 people, with 1 out of 5 women having had some form of cosmetic surgery. Since 2009, South Korea has [...]
Why the Philippines is a great destination for Medical Tourism Since 2006, medical tourism in the Philippines has been growing. It was ranked at the 8th top destination for medical travelers by the International Healthcare Research Center and Medical Tourism Association. About 100,000 - 250,000 patients come from abroad to seek medical care [...]
How to prepare to travel abroad for Cosmetic Surgery Consult Your Physician Before considering cosmetic surgery abroad, it is important for you to consult your physician. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends you talk to your practitioner at least four to six weeks before travel. Make sure you are healthy enough and [...]
Why Cosmetic Surgery is Surging in Medical Tourism Cosmetic surgery is one of the most sought after procedure Medical Tourism. Developing countries are now attracting even more patients from abroad by building state-of-the-art facilities with highly trained doctors while offering competitive prices. Currently, about 60% of medical travelers seek cosmetic surgeries and treatments. [...]
