Did you know that 2 out of every 5 Americans consider traveling out of their country for medical procedures if the cost is lower and quality equal to that back home? There is a huge surge in interest in medical tourism. According to a survey, 40% people have claimed to have considered seeking treatment for certain surgeries such as plastic surgery, cosmetic dentistry, hip replacements etc, in countries such as India, Thailand, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Colombia, if the cost is half and quality equal to their own country, while 27% said they would definitely consider medical tourism in the future. On the other hand, 5% Americans had already made a trip aboard for health treatments. Though these numbers are only from the US, the situation in other countries regarding traveling aboard for various health procedures is not very different. One of the main reasons for this paradigm shift in thinking can be attributed to the spiraling cost of health insurance and treatments in developed countries. People who can’t afford the cost of certain procedures such as breast enlargement or rhinoplasty (nose job), or tummy tuck in their country, find traveling to Bogota, or Bombay highly beneficial for not just their health but also pocket!Let’s consider breast enlargement. Since the time FDA approved silicone gel breast implants (November, 2006), the number of women who wanted to get a boob job has grown exponentially. Of course, with the advancement in technology, breast augmentation is now a short and simple procedure with very little pain and quick recovery time. While enlarging your breasts may leave you poorer by around $6,000 to $8,000 in the US, getting the same procedure done in Colombia will only cost you between $2,000 to $4,000 and less. Yes, you can save almost 3-times the money you may spend in your country!!
Let’s take a closer look and you decide for yourself. Most experts agree that today in the US the customer gets less care for his dollar than anywhere else in the world. In other worlds our healthcare system is broke and there is no help in sight.
Other Main Reasons For Plastic Surgery In Colombia
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Doctors, hospitals, and clinics in Colombia are 100% covered with insurance, leading to excellent services and smiling faces!
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Despite the fact that the pay for doctors, nurses, and other support staff is just 20% of what they are paid in the US, these health care professionals still have the highest level of education and skill sets. Hence, these savings are passed on to the patients seeking treatment in Colombia.
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More purchasing power per US dollar in Colombia, as it’s a very strong currency.
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