Plastic surgery vacations are becoming ever more common, with people travelling across the world in the hope of receiving procedures for less money. So, where are the hotspots people are trekking to for augmentation – we take a look below.
Brazil
Plastic surgery has a tax waiver in Brazil, making it a very cost-effective procedure in that country. Elective cosmetic surgery is supported by Brazil’s government. The cost of this type of surgery can be deducted on an individual’s income tax return which provides plastic surgeons from all over the country with additional income. This step that the government has taken has increased the country’s medical tourism. The plastic surgeries that are mostly performed in Brazil are liposuction and breast implants. Plastic surgery is one of the main reasons why you see such hot and perfect bodies in Brazil. These procedures have become so common in the country that for the locals they have become an important status symbol.
Columbia
Columbia, which is one of Brazil’s neighbors, is another one of the more popular countries to have plastic surgery done. Liposuction is the most common cosmetic surgical procedure seen and performed in Columbia. The country is among the world’s most preferred medical tourist destination. Its cosmetic tourism is very well-known and many foreigners are attracted to the country due to its cosmetic surgery services. However, according to reviews from individuals who have had surgery performed there, the country of Columbia is not totally risk free. Undoubtedly, the procedures used in the surgeries are safe. However, other parts of the country may not be as safe.
Thailand
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. It is a completely service-oriented and courteous city. Plastic surgeons in Thailand provide equally trustworthy and efficient services like all the other services performed in this country. Another important reason why Thailand has been included on our list is due to the inexpensive prices for cosmetic surgery procedures performed in this country. Many of the other Asian countries provide Thailand with some pretty strong competition. However, Thailand still receives a lot of attention from Westerners due to the accurate services performed at very reasonable prices. In addition, the patient’s confidentially is more respect in Thailand than anyplace else.
Eastern Europe
Prices for cosmetic surgery will be less expensive in Eastern Europe than they will be in Western Europe. However, individuals who are used to either European or US-based health care systems will need to learn how to cope with environments that are not as familiar. The further east one travels, the lower the prices tend to be, but also the less familiar things will seem. For instance, clinics in the Czech Republic in the city of Prague have a very ‘Western’ feeling to them with modern equipment and facilities located in a modern capital city, whereas surgical procedures in the Ukraine will be less expensive but may also offer lower stands of equipment and training, along with an environment that may cause a bit of a culture shock.
The Balkans And Turkey
In Turkey as well as Balkan states like Croatia, medical tourism is a rapidly growing and new industry. The combination of low cost, high quality treatments with sunny Mediterranean resorts, in an area that prides itself on offering warm welcomes, is quickly becoming a highly successful enterprise.
According to UK provider Jag Chana, it’s best to thoroughly research the idea of plastic surgery abroad. Unlike UK based cosmetic surgeons there can be a number of indirect issues with receiving treatment abroad and it’s best to be aware of these before proceeding.
