Medical Tourism

5 Minimally Invasive Anti-Age Treatments in South Korea

2018-12-25T00:10:48+00:00

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 [...]

5 Minimally Invasive Anti-Age Treatments in South Korea2018-12-25T00:10:48+00:00

Is Medical Tourism Safe?

2018-12-21T00:57:43+00:00

Ensuring Your Safety as a Medical Traveler With a little preparation, medical tourism is safe. Remember doctors and hospitals depend on their reputation for care. But there are no guarantees. There are risks of complications here or abroad. With that in mind, there are some things you yourself need to consider before deciding [...]

Is Medical Tourism Safe?2018-12-21T00:57:43+00:00

What is Medical Tourism?

2018-12-21T00:57:00+00:00

Medical tourism is when a patient travels to another destination for medical care or health and wellness services. Some of the most common examples are dental treatments, cosmetic surgeries or even a trip to a wellness spa. Why Choose Medical Tourism? The cost of healthcare in the U.S. is skyrocketing. While countries like Canada who [...]

What is Medical Tourism?2018-12-21T00:57:00+00:00

Thailand Leads in Medical Tourism

2018-12-20T23:43:10+00:00

Why Thailand leads in Medical Tourism With 1-2 million patients a year, Thailand leads in medical tourism. Medical travelers are attracted by Thailand's low costs and high-quality medical facilities. Medical tourism brings in $4.5 billion to the economy, about .4% of its GDP. Aggressive Advertising This success is due to aggressive advertising of [...]

Thailand Leads in Medical Tourism2018-12-20T23:43:10+00:00

Cosmetic Surgery in South Korea

2018-12-20T03:19:56+00:00

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 [...]

Cosmetic Surgery in South Korea2018-12-20T03:19:56+00:00

Additional Costs for Medical Travelers

2018-12-18T03:50:25+00:00

Other Medical Traveler Costs to Consider When considering medical tourism, think of these additional costs for medical travelers that may not be included in your surgery package. Pre-operation Exams Even with a complete medical record and personal physician referral, the doctor and hospital abroad will want to perform their own tests to make [...]

Additional Costs for Medical Travelers2018-12-18T03:50:25+00:00

Medical Tourism in the Philippines

2018-12-19T21:03:11+00:00

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 [...]

Medical Tourism in the Philippines2018-12-19T21:03:11+00:00

Considering Cosmetic Surgery Abroad

2018-12-18T03:02:50+00:00

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 [...]

Considering Cosmetic Surgery Abroad2018-12-18T03:02:50+00:00

Cosmetic Surgery in Medical Tourism

2018-12-18T03:03:29+00:00

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. [...]

Cosmetic Surgery in Medical Tourism2018-12-18T03:03:29+00:00

Medical Tourism is Growing

2018-12-19T19:51:26+00:00

15-25% growth in Medical Tourism every year The Medical Tourism industry is successful and growing. It is estimated that 15 - 16 million patients worldwide have traveled abroad, with each patient spending an average of $3,800 - $6,000 per visit. This includes airfare and other transportation, accommodations, the surgery or treatment, post-care, and [...]

Medical Tourism is Growing2018-12-19T19:51:26+00:00
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