Medical tourism is the latest craze - recuperate in new environments

#medicaltourism #cosmeticsurgery #liposuction The popularity of medical tourism is on the rise. The need is fueled by new methods of treating disease that are coming into focus. Some of these are unconventional methods that involve alternate medicines which have their origin in nature like herbs.
There is another factor for people to opt for medical tourism. That is the cost factor. The rapid growth of international healthcare is seeing people traveling to other countries to lay hands on general medical surgery, cosmetic plastic surgery and dental surgery at a fraction of the cost of healthcare in their home country.
And, it provides the added advantage of experiencing the interesting alien culture and attractions that the destination country offers.
Currently medical tourism patients are traveling in large numbers to countries like India, Thailand, South Africa, Argentina etcetera. These are places where the quality of affordable healthcare is comparable to that anywhere else in the world and the cost is significantly lower. These regions also offer numerous options for touring, sight-seeing, shopping, exploring, and relaxing.

Medical Tourism in India –
The amount of money needed for a complex transplant or bypass procedure will be considerably less if done in India rather than in the US. Moreover, the physicians who practice in these hospitals and clinics possess experience of working in the U.S. and Europe before returning to India – hence, the patient will be in safe hands.
Then there are the alternate medicines like Ayurveda, Yoga, and Meditation – these help in speeding up the healing process and bring the mind and body together as one. Kerala is famous for its Ayurveda and the message has spread to all corners of the world.
Medical Tourism in Thailand –
Thailand is another country that offers a wide range of medical treatments. Some of these are cosmetic surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, IVF/reproductive medicine, spine surgery, and dentistry. There are world-renowned spas and wellness resorts. These are set in breathtaking coastal surroundings which make it a wonderful holiday getaway. Its excellent medical infrastructure attracts US expats and cross-border patients from nearby countries where the healthcare choices are limited.
Medical tourism in South Africa – Christiaan Barnard had brought recognition to the healthcare services of South Africa because he was the doctor who performed the first ever heart transplant in the world in Cape Town.
Among health services offered by South Africa are affordable cosmetic surgery procedures apart from fertility treatment, breast enlargement, and cosmetic dentistry etcetera.
A large number of medical tourists arrive here from countries within Africa, particularly for affordable infertility treatments. There are also patients who hail from US, Australia, Germany, Italy, Britain, Netherlands, and other European countries.
In passing it may be noted that South Africa offers attractive ‘surgeon and safari’ packages that combine affordable treatments at a cosmetic plastic surgery clinic with exciting features such as 5 star accommodation in and around Cape Town.
Medical tourism in Argentina -
67% of people visit Argentina for medical surgery and treatment, while the balance of 33 % come to the country for cosmetic treatment that include cosmetic surgery, liposuction, weight-loss programs and cosmetic dentistry.
During 2014, there were more than 14,000 foreigners who had spent an estimated $182 million on medical tourism in Argentina. This data has been furnished by the National Institute of Tourism Promotion. The government hopes to increase these figures.
Breakdown of countries that come to Argentina are 41% are from Chile, 29% from Uruguay, and 30% distributed between Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia and other Central American countries.


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