by Denise

Perhaps you know someone who traveled south of the border, or even across an ocean to receive medical care abroad. More people are traveling to locations like Mexico to receive immediate and excellent care for dental needs, weight loss procedures and treatments, and a variety of cosmetic and plastic surgery treatments that range from non-invasive to full-on face-lifts.

Still, Mexico isn’t the only medical tourism ‘hot-spot’ around – medical care facilities and providers in locations like Turkey, Croatia and other countries like Thailand, Singapore and India have created partnerships with major medical centers in Great Britain, Western Europe, and the United States.  South American providers are seeing a large influx of medical travelers seeking the best in cosmetic and obesity surgery procedures in Brazil and Argentina.

Locations throughout southeast Asia are hotspots as well for travelers from the Middle East and African continent regions for services including:

• Dental care
• Vision
• Cancer treatments
• Orthopedic technologies
• Fertility treatments
• Cardiac care
• Cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures

If you don’t want to wait for healthcare prices to come down (and they won’t), and you need health care services or surgery now to enhance your range of motion, health and wellness, or for pain relief, check out your options abroad. Don’t forget to consider traveling abroad to deal with your medical that aren’t being met at home. Informative websites like PlacidWay.com offer detailed resources and accredited and certified medical facilities and providers around the globe.

Remember, you ARE worth it.

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by Denise

Do you want a baby and are having difficulty conceiving? Thinking about fertility treatments? You have plenty of options, and not all of them have to be outrageously expensive, as they are in the U.S. Add to that the problem that many health care insurance companies do not reimburse for fertility treatment expenses, and you may feel as if there’s no hope for your dreams of building a family. Fertility treatment abroad in locations like Thailand, Turkey, India and Mexico is affordable.

However, a number of fertility treatments abroad may provide the answer you’re looking for. Facilities in Argentina offer several  IVF methods and treatments, while several fertility clinics in Turkey specialize in IVF, ICSI, PGD, IVM and Ovarian Cortex Freezing methods. Specialists in laparoscopic surgery for  conditions that might reduce your fertility levels can be found in Jordan.

Get to know your fertility terminology, to help you find the right provider and right treatment for your needs. For example, intrauterine insemination (IUI) is also known as artificial insemination.  This method requires women to take fertility drugs to stimulate multiple egg development.  The insemination part involves the insertion of sperm from the male partner into the uterus.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a technique to assist reproduction. This occurs when a woman’s egg and a man’s sperm are ‘united’ in a laboratory dish. After fertilization, the embryo is transferred to the woman’s uterus.

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a common fertility treatment for couples dealing with low sperm count or poor sperm quality. Sperm is injected directly into a mature egg.

Know your options. Explore your opportunities.

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by Denise

Due to age, simple wear and tear, or an injury, at some point in time you may need hip surgery. Do you know the difference between a partial or full hip replacement procedure? Are you up on your hip joint replacement prosthetics? And while we’re at it, do you know about proximal hip replacement?

Proximal hip replacement refers to replacement of the upper portion of the femur closest to or ‘proximal’ to the hip socket. A very common reason for hip replacement surgery is fracture in the femoral neck. Femoral neck fractures are common at the base of the head, or the top part of the femur that fits into the hip socket. In such cases, partial hip replacement or total hip replacement is often necessary.

Okay, that’s all fine and good, but let’s get down to the brass tacks. What does it cost? Of course, any hip replacement cost depends on whether your orthopedic surgeon recommends partial or total hip replacement. In the U.S., a hip replacement procedure can cost around $43,000 to $50,000.  However, medical travelers visiting countries like Thailand, India and Singapore will spend about $9,000-$11,000 for proximal hip replacement procedures.

Whether you receive your proximal hip replacement at home or abroad, you need to find the right doctor. Some orthopedic surgeons also sub-specialize in sports or trauma medicine, while others specialize in the treatment of arthritis, spinal cord or congenital defect diseases or conditions.  Learn all you can about proximal hip replacement procedures so you can make educated decisions about your medical care.

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by Denise

Your heart beats approximately 4,000 times every hour. Every day, your heart may beat over 100,000 times, and in a year over 35 million times. So don’t you think it’s a good idea to take care of it? Don’t you think your heart, and your health, are worth it? Sure we do. However, paying for heart care can literally give someone a heart attack.

Some of the most common heart care procedures performed today includes balloon angioplasty. The problem is, the procedure costs nearly $60,000. Can you afford that?

The good news is that countries around the world offer options to cardiac surgery in the U.S. World-renowned cardiac surgeons in countries like Jordan, India, Turkey and Thailand offer not only excellent experience in all forms of heart care and surgeries (including valve replacements and heart transplants) but also the latest technologies in diagnostics and non-invasive cardiac surgical procedures.

In India, a balloon angioplasty procedure costs around $11,000, while in Singapore or Thailand, you’d pay roughly $13,000. Sure, it’s still expensive, but at least you have options.

Just know that you have options for heart care specialists and surgeons around the world, and in countries that rank higher in healthcare than the U.S.. When it comes to paying over $100,000 for a multiple valve replacement procedure, it’s smart to look to places like India, where you’ll pay a tenth the cost for the same procedure.

Different healthcare delivery systems account for the difference, not lack of training, expertise or experience.

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by Denise

We’ve all heard, and been shocked, at the cost of common cancer treatment drugs these days. How can anyone afford that? Costs for Avastin may range approximately $4,400 a month and Herceptin averages $3,000 a month. Newer drugs are even more expensive. How in the world is a blue-collar employee, or even a white-collar one, to afford that, even with insurance?

Too often, people diagnosed with cancer are choosing not to receive cancer treatments because costs literally devastate not only the family income, but future financial stability. One year of cancer treatment therapy can destroy nearly a lifetime of retirement savings.

So what can you do? Look for alternatives. Cancer patients are increasingly traveling to other countries in an effort to save money on biological hormone therapy drugs. Don’t be mistaken into thinking drugs are cheaper in other countries because they’re outdated or inefficient, because they’re not. Cheaper drugs and medications are the result of different healthcare delivery systems.

Look, for example, at India – a year’s supply of Herceptin averages to roughly $2,000 a month instead of the $3,000 a month charged in the U.S. In Thailand and Singapore, medical travelers are also able to enjoy huge savings on cancer treatments and medications such as Tykerb and Arimdex, Femara and Tamoxifen.

Remember that cancers strike all age groups. Diagnosis of lung cancer, bone cancer, liver cancer and stomach or prostate cancer are common. Treatments vary according to the stage the cancer is discovered, as well as location and overall health of the patient. Give yourself a chance. For more information regarding cancer and cancer treatments abroad, visit PlacidWay.com.

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by Denise

Do you want to know the top cosmetic surgeries sought after by both men and women these days? You may not be surprised… but then again, maybe you will. The amount of money people spend on such procedures may stagger you (hint – it’s in the billions of dollars).

Here are the latest trends in cosmetic surgeries:

* Breast augmentation

* Breast lift

* Dermabrasion

* Tummy tuck

* Botox treatments

* Laser skin resurfacing

Why? Well, competition for one. In today’s economy, men and women need all the help they can get to compete for jobs. The problem is cost. Most cosmetic procedures aren’t covered by insurance in the U.S. So what do you do? You got it… you travel abroad. Check out these numbers:

In the U.S., breast augmentation costs an average of $4,000 to $6,000. You can get the same procedure in Thailand for $3,500 to 3,900 in Thailand. In India, you’ll pay 75% less than costs in the U.S.

In the U.S., breast lifts cost between $4,000 and $7,000. Travelers heading south of the border to Argentina can pay 40-80% less than costs incurred in the U.S.

Tummy tucks range from between $5,500 to $7,500 in the US. In Argentina, costs are 50% less. In India, a tummy tuck costs about $3,700.

This is just the tip of the iceberg. Costs are not reduced because of different healthcare delivery systems than found in the U.S. Of course, any medical traveler needs to verify the skills, credentials, and experience of any surgeon abroad, but you should be doing that at home, too.

Visit medical resource and provider PlacidWay.com for more information regarding cosmetic surgery abroad.

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by Denise

You may think you are. How about this question… if you decided to venture abroad for a medical treatment or procedure, do you know what to look for? We don’t know why, but many patients are hesitant to ask their doctor, surgeon, or facility for information regarding training and experience.

Why is that? We ask questions of our mechanics when it comes to car repairs, we ask questions about our schoolteachers, and we are certainly not hesitant to question a realtor or agent before buying a house. So why are people so hesitant to ask questions of their doctors?

We encourage everyone to ask questions. Ask questions of your doctor, surgeon or hospital staff regardless of where you’re from, and where you may be headed. Always take the time to find out information about any medical provider – at home or abroad. This is important whether you’re seeking treatment for age spots or you’re considering cosmetic rhinoplasty surgery or a cardiac transplant.

Here’s a list of possible questions to ask regarding healthcare facilities – at home or in Thailand, Croatia, South America or Jordan.

* How does the medical facility or service best meet my needs?

* How will I benefit from a specific service or facility?

* Do staff and/or service provide successful treatment?

* Is the doctor certified? Is the facility accredited by national or international accrediting organizations?

* Is the procedure/doctor/facility affordable?

This is just a starting point. Ask. After all, it’s your body. For informational resources about traveling abroad for medical care, visit PlacidWay.com.

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by Denise

Cosmetic surgery is one of the most popular procedures that women (and growing numbers of men) seek abroad. If you need anything from a rhinoplasty (nose surgery) procedure to body shaping techniques such as a tummy tuck to reconstructive breast surgeries, help is out there. Do you want a full cosmetic face-lift, or would you prefer a minimally invasive thread face-lift?

Women and growing numbers of men around the world continue to seek the best cosmetic surgeons abroad. Competition for jobs is encouraging more baby boomers to decide in favor of face-lifts and cosmetic eyelid surgery to give them a more youthful appearance and competitive edge. For women, breast augmentation or breast reduction are still among the most popular cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries performed in locations such as Costa Rica, Thailand and South America.

In the U.S., a rhinoplasty procedure can average $3,000-$8,000, while in Thailand, the same procedures averages $900-$1,500. Beautiful vacation destinations such as Cancun, Mexico and San Jose, Costa Rica have experienced a boom on medical travelers seeking dozens of different types of cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive procedures. Excellent facilities, highly trained and experienced cosmetic surgeons in South America have gained global renown for their skills and compassionate and understanding services.

Whether you’re interested in Bangkok or Rio de Janiero, San Jose or Cancun, visit PlacidWay.com to find the medical provider, facility, and treatment that will best meet your needs, and your budget. At PlacidWay, full transparency regarding credentials, qualifications, experience and cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures are available to arm yourself with knowledge – before you shop.

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by Denise

Malanie, a 27-year old South African and her husband desperately wanted children, though they were having trouble conceiving.  After doing research, she wondered if their best chance of conceiving lay with in vitro fertilization.  She did her homework and learned that IVF or in vitro fertilization remains the most common methods of conception for women having difficulty conceiving.

In vitro fertilization procedures enable a woman to be injected with hormones that help her body produce multiple eggs each month, instead of just one, which is normal. The hormone injections serve to increase egg production. Tests are performed to determine whether eggs are viable enough to be retrieved for the procedure.

That’s just the first step. While Malanie underwent the IVF procedure, her husband would donate his sperm. The eggs retrieved from Malanie’s ovaries would be mixed with her husband’s sperm in a laboratory. When the eggs were ready, they would be transferred into her uterus through a catheter.

After researching her options, costs and locations, Malanie decided on a world-class infertility treatment center in Bangkok, Thailand. There, one cycle of treatment would cost approximately $4,500 rather than the $12,000 in the U.S.

Like Malanie, if you’re having trouble with conception and considering IVF treatments, research prospective clinics abroad. She found success in Thailand. You may find help too, in one of many excellent and reputable fertility clinics around the world. Check to see how many successful procedures have been done there and then use that information to help you make an educated decision. For more information regarding infertility treatments abroad, visit PlacidWay.com.

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by Denise

Do you sit at a computer and type all day? Work a grocery store cash register? Dance your fingers across an adding machine as an accountant? If you make a living off your hands, chances are you may be at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition made worse by usage. For some, the condition can be debilitating and affect the use of the hand. It’s caused by chronic overuse of the hand and base of the thumb. A few of the symptoms of carpal tunnel include tingling, numbness and throbbing pain in the affected joint, and in surrounding areas.

Problem is, carpal tunnel release surgery in some major countries may cost between $4,000 and $10,000, including cost of the surgical suite, doctor and surgeon’s fees, anesthesia, labs, x-rays and the type of procedure performed. Endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery in the most commonly used procedure today. The good news is that carpal tunnel surgery is cheaper in other countries. For example, it costs about $2,000 in India or roughly $3,000 in Panama, including accommodations and physician fees.

Carpal tunnel surgery is considered a type of orthopedic surgery. Finding facilities and hospitals abroad gives people a choice, from orthopedic surgery in Mexico or Costa Rica to the best surgery and rehabilitation options in places like South Korea, Thailand or India. Find relief from carpal tunnel pain. Find the best. Get online and research your options, no matter where you are or where you’re planning to go. Medical travel resources like PlacidWay offer international medical travelers the best in affordable, effective and experienced options when it comes to choosing orthopedic surgeons, treatments and procedures for carpal tunnel syndrome.

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