Posted April 13, 2014 in Blog
Start typing the two words “plastic surgery” in Google and one of the suggestion is for “plastic surgery vacation packages” – this shows it’s a very popular search phrase. Medical tourism is a part of the global economy and for the American public, it does offer an alternative to care within the US.
The advantage of treatment in many foreign countries is potential cost savings, especially in countries that have a lower cost of living. There are many excellent physicians and facilities around the world. Unfortunately, as newspapers reported on April 1, 2014, a Bronx woman died during a tummy tuck procedure in the Dominican Republic. The cost was less than she was quoted nearer to home. As this news item reflects cost shouldn’t be the only consideration (the article has no details about the quality of care, only an unfortunate outcome.)
Just as with selection of surgeons and facilities in the US, one should research credentials of physicians and accreditation of facilities. Read more on our North Dallas Plastic Surgery website for what we describe as Promises and Pitfalls: Medical tourism.
More about the unique approach we take with our Dallas and Allen’s practice can be seen in the variety of short pieces written for you, the consumer: Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery: Promises and Pitfalls – Consumer Information.
