Monday, February 2, 2009

Having Your Cosmetic Surgery Abroad

By Michael Dunage

A popular medical procedure is cosmetic surgery. People from all over the world travel abroad to receive cosmetic surgery, but it was once considered a procedure for the rich since insurance companies did not provide coverage since it was elective. The procedure can be very expensive depending on the procedure type requested.

Cosmetic surgery abroad for the middle class is fortunetely now an option. There are many programs and all inclusive packages which contain tourism during the recuperation period. The savings for cosmetic surgery are as much as seventy percent off the U.S. costs for the same procedure type. Now most people can afford to fly abroad stay in cost effective but five star hotel and receive a cosmetic procedure that is exactly the same as they would expect locally at home.

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.

They generally speak English and many are Western trained. This means they have the same skills as western surgeons in doing plastic surgery. Mexico hospitals designed for travelers are immaculate and have all of the modern equipment you would see in any western hospital. The staff is well trained as well and, in the surgery suite, youd find all of the modern equipment and anesthesia as is found in any nearby hospital in the U.S.

You will also have access to a personal assistant that will be able to translate if necessary. The hotel or accomodation is usually included in the total cost of the surgery. The hotels are luxurious and are in line with the five star hotels in the U.S. You will have the peace of mind at the luxury accomodation before during and after you cosmetic surgery procedure abroad.

There is also a great cosmetic surgery program in the destination of Costa Rica. Great place to visit as a tourist as well. After your cosmetic surgery procedure, you may want to relax and spend the remainder of your time as a tourist while visiting the tourist attractions. There are medical centers and hospitals that are geared towards international patients there and welcome those wanting to receive affordable treatment and care.

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. - 17943

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