I'm considering going to Rio, Brazil for a Mommy makeover, tummy tuck, breast lift, Liposculpture / Brazilian butt lift. I’m being told it's going to coast me 14,000 for the total surgery. What price would I pay here in USA for the same procedures?
May 18, 2015
Answer: Beware of Overseas Plastic Surgery Your cost we'll vary based on the experience of your surgeon, the location of his practice as well as the medical facility which is performed. That being said, Beware of the risks and downsides of medical tourism(traveling abroad to undergo elective surgery) !Medical tourism has becoming increasingly popular in recent years; patients have been flying out of the U.S. for plastic surgery, lured by lower prices.However, a parallel trend has also appeared: plastic surgeons in the United States are finding themselves treating an increasing number of patients who plastic surgery abroad, correcting complications and errors. A survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons found that 80% of the responding doctors had treated American medical tourists for complications including infection, contour abnormalities, and hematoma.Medical tourists are often led to believe that they will receive the same quality of care for a lower price in a foreign clinic. But while it is true that the cost of plastic surgery in some foreign countries is lower, this is often because the quality of care and surgery is compromised. Such patients also seem to neglect the possibility of complications and the need for a follow-up visit.In addition to the risks posed by sub-standard medical care abroad, medical tourists must consider the risks of injections and implants in other countries. The recent crisis with French breast implant maker Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) exemplifies this problem. PIP used industrial- rather than medical-grade silicone on their implants in an effort to reduce costs, a measure which probably increased the danger of rupture. PIP implants have not been used in the United States since 2000. Removal of these implants has been recommended by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.It is often the case that medical tourists end up spending more money because they have to pay to treat complications from their surgery.
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May 18, 2015
Answer: Beware of Overseas Plastic Surgery Your cost we'll vary based on the experience of your surgeon, the location of his practice as well as the medical facility which is performed. That being said, Beware of the risks and downsides of medical tourism(traveling abroad to undergo elective surgery) !Medical tourism has becoming increasingly popular in recent years; patients have been flying out of the U.S. for plastic surgery, lured by lower prices.However, a parallel trend has also appeared: plastic surgeons in the United States are finding themselves treating an increasing number of patients who plastic surgery abroad, correcting complications and errors. A survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons found that 80% of the responding doctors had treated American medical tourists for complications including infection, contour abnormalities, and hematoma.Medical tourists are often led to believe that they will receive the same quality of care for a lower price in a foreign clinic. But while it is true that the cost of plastic surgery in some foreign countries is lower, this is often because the quality of care and surgery is compromised. Such patients also seem to neglect the possibility of complications and the need for a follow-up visit.In addition to the risks posed by sub-standard medical care abroad, medical tourists must consider the risks of injections and implants in other countries. The recent crisis with French breast implant maker Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) exemplifies this problem. PIP used industrial- rather than medical-grade silicone on their implants in an effort to reduce costs, a measure which probably increased the danger of rupture. PIP implants have not been used in the United States since 2000. Removal of these implants has been recommended by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.It is often the case that medical tourists end up spending more money because they have to pay to treat complications from their surgery.
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February 8, 2015
Answer: Price for extensive body contouring. I think you would find that the cost for all of the procedures you listed would be substantially more expensive in the USA or Canada. I would be concerned about doing that much surgery on a patient in a single day. That issue aside, many of the costs of surgery are related to safety, such as the training and credentials of every health professional taking care of you before, during and after your operation, the maintenance and inspection of the surgical facility, quality of materials used during your operation, etc. Price is of course an important consideration but when comparing prices one needs to make sure they are comparing procedures of equal quality and safety. In my country, any plastic surgeon doing an operation in a facility other than a hospital must undergo a rigorous inspection process, that assesses the surgeon's expertise and the standards of the facility. If you are considering surgery abroad I'd recommend investigating thoroughly before making a choice on price alone.
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February 8, 2015
Answer: Price for extensive body contouring. I think you would find that the cost for all of the procedures you listed would be substantially more expensive in the USA or Canada. I would be concerned about doing that much surgery on a patient in a single day. That issue aside, many of the costs of surgery are related to safety, such as the training and credentials of every health professional taking care of you before, during and after your operation, the maintenance and inspection of the surgical facility, quality of materials used during your operation, etc. Price is of course an important consideration but when comparing prices one needs to make sure they are comparing procedures of equal quality and safety. In my country, any plastic surgeon doing an operation in a facility other than a hospital must undergo a rigorous inspection process, that assesses the surgeon's expertise and the standards of the facility. If you are considering surgery abroad I'd recommend investigating thoroughly before making a choice on price alone.
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October 2, 2014
Answer: Cost of mommy makeover The price of your surgery might be more in the US, but consider the cost of travel, hotels, and other expenses associated with traveling for plastic surgery. Also, remember that minor revisions are not uncommon. You don't want to have to travel back to Rio just for touch ups.
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October 2, 2014
Answer: Cost of mommy makeover The price of your surgery might be more in the US, but consider the cost of travel, hotels, and other expenses associated with traveling for plastic surgery. Also, remember that minor revisions are not uncommon. You don't want to have to travel back to Rio just for touch ups.
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