by Denise

Looking for a change? Did you know that cosmetic surgery continues to be one of the fastest growing medical procedures performed abroad these days? If you’re tired of what you see when you look in the mirror, perhaps it’s time for a change. After all, more of us are forced to compete with those 20 years younger (or more) for our jobs and livelihoods.

Cosmetic surgical procedures offer those of us approaching ‘young middle age’ (and older) a fighting chance to compete, and win over prospective employers. What is the most common plastic surgery or cosmetic procedure done for women? Check these out:

Breast augmentation or reduction

Facelift

Nose surgery (rhinoplasty)

Liposuction

Tummy tucks

Men are jumping aboard as well. The most common procedures for men include:

Hair transplantation

Eyelid surgical procedures (blepharoplasty)

Otoplasty (ear correction and shaping)

Rhinoplasty

Breast reduction (for treatment of gynecomastia)

Men and women entering their golden years are still at work, but increasing job competition is high around the globe. Increase confidence of others toward your health and “vigor”. Men and women can boost their chances of retaining (or being hired) for that job.

Popular international destinations for cosmetic surgery include Mexico, Panama (and other destinations throughout South America, including Brazil and Argentina), and Turkey.

For more information about cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures for men and women, visit PlacidWay, an international medical tourism portal that offers reliable profiles of cosmetic surgeons abroad, as well as their qualifications, training, and experience.

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by Denise

Whether you’re looking for professional teeth whitening services, invisalign orthodontics, or any other type of orthodontics treatment, inexpensive cosmetic dentistry is available through certified, well trained, and experienced dentists, orthodontists, dental surgeons and facilities.

Some of the most common dental cosmetic dentistry services facilities offer affordable dentures, orthodontics specialists, dental implant surgery and dental implants specialists in popular tourist destinations around the world. Qualified facilities like Bangkok Dental Image or Medical Poland or Alfadent in Cancun, Mexico offer the best in dental care services.

Inexpensive, quality dental care, cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics are more affordable than you might have imagined in foreign countries. Cosmetic dentistry services south of the border, affordable cosmetic dentistry, dental crowns and bridges, dental bridge care, and dental implant surgeries are available in locations throughout Mexico and Latin America.

Don’t mistake the terminology

here. Inexpensive doesn’t mean cheap or sub-standard.  On the contrary, qualified and experienced dental surgeons, dentists and staff perform everything from teeth whitening to dental implants in state of the art, high-tech and country certified facilities to serve the needs and soothe the pains of individuals from around the world.

In the U.S., dental implants may cost $1,200-$2,000 apiece. Bonding may cost $300-$600 a tooth, and crowns may cost anywhere from $800-$1,000. Travelers to Argentina can save up to 70% on dental procedures. Check it out yourself. Visit PlacidWay.com for more information regarding cosmetic dentistry abroad.

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by Denise

Let’s face it – literally. The baby boomer generation is here, and it’s sticking around for a while. With the joys of living longer  however, millions of baby boomers are looking to look younger too. Anti-aging therapies abroad, cosmetic surgery and new antiaging technologies give men and women options that were not available just a generation ago.

For example, check out the most common antiaging procedures or treatments offered around the world today:

• Cosmetic  and plastic surgeries
• Botox  injections
• Human growth hormone products
• Fat transfers
• Antiaging skin care products
• Diets rich in antioxidants
• Antiaging medications
• Stem cell rejuvenation and regeneration therapies

Have you looked at the cost of antiaging creams and products on store shelves these days? Do you want to spend $75 or more per bottle, or spend $3,000 to $5,000 on thread lift surgical procedures in the U.S.? Not many baby boomers do. Instead, they’re traveling to destinations around the world, for not only vacation time, but also antiaging therapies and treatments abroad.

Baby boomers that travel to the Yanhee Hospital in Thailand or ArtFace Rejuvenation in Tijuana, Mexico, Cedyt in Argentina or Ageless Wonders Panama in Panama – in addition to the facilities found throughout Costa Rica, Poland, Turkey and the Ukraine – may save hundreds to thousands of dollars on antiaging treatments, procedures and programs. You may be living longer, but you certainly don’t have to look like it!

For more information about antiaging treatments abroad, the qualifications, training and experience of doctors abroad, visit PlacidWay.

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by Denise

Many people erroneously believe that a lack of ability to conceive is just a feminine problem, but it also affects men. Today,  fertility treatments are available that deal with both female and male infertility problems and treat a variety of causes and issues that result in lack of conception. Just a handful of these treatments include:

• Clomid treatments
• Ovulation induction (OI)
• In vitro fertilization (IVF)
• Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
• Artificial insemination (AI)

 These treatments are geared for those couples dealing with conditions that reduce their chances of normal conception, such as adhesions, low sperm count, or women diagnosed with ovulation problems. Most fertility treatments help to increase the development of eggs within the ovary, which help to promote the chances of one of those eggs being fertilized by a sperm.

Couples traveling to foreign destinations such as Mexico, South America, India, and Thailand can save thousands, up to 75% of costs in the U.S. Popular destinations that treat infertility such as:

• Memorial Hizmet Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
• Family Hospital, Mexicali, Mexico
• Adiva, New Delhi, India
• Dr. Glujovsky, Fertility Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Dr. Osama Badran, Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgeon, Amman, Jordan
• emBIO Medical Centre, Athens, Greece

This is just the tip of the iceberg. For in-depth information regarding the newest technologies and treatments in fertility, qualifications and experience of infertility experts around the world, and information regarding travel packages to such destinations, visit PlacidWay.com - offering full and transparent resources in pricing, qualifications, treatments or procedures, and best of all, saving money on travel packages that help you achieve your dream.

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by Denise

The acronym LASIK stands for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis. Simply put, LASIK is a refractive surgery that improves eyesight by correcting wide ranges of vision issues such as farsightedness, nearsightedness, and astigmatism. An advanced medical procedure, LASIK employs a specially designed laser instead of traditional surgical tools to perform corrective eye surgery.

The LASIK surgery procedure involves the reshaping of the cornea, which is the protruding part of the surface of the eyeball. Used to correct a wide variety of vision problems, LASIK eye surgery has become a preferred procedure for people who have, or are experiencing, common vision problems.

PlacidWay, a medical tourism provider and resource, has information regarding the credentials, qualifications, experience and pricing of different types of Lasik procedures around the world. Eye/Lasik care abroad takes you to the best eye surgeons in Thailand to the best eye surgery hospitals in Costa Rica, or to affordable eye hospitals in Singapore or facilities for eye surgery in Hungary.

Why wait to see better? LASIK eye surgery is an outpatient procedure, with minimum complications.  It takes less than 30 minutes to perform, which cuts back on costs. A highly technical and effective technique has proven effective for countless thousands of individuals around the world to eliminate significant visual impairment. 

From Ceydt in Bariloche, Argentina to Scanhealth in Norway or Surgical Bliss in Cape Town, South Africa, you can find affordable eye care and enjoy a unique vacation at the same time.

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by Denise

Travelers from the United States, Great Britain, Turkey and Hungary are among the largest numbers of nationalities to cross borders for medical travel in 2010, according to the Medical Tourism Climate Survey 2010. Representatives from the medical tourism industries including medical tourism agencies and medical tourist facilitators, hospital organizations and business consultants involved in medical fields such as dentistry, orthopedic surgery, and cosmetic surgery reported the highest numbers.

Where are these people going? According to the survey, popular and customer service oriented destinations continue to me Thailand, Hungary, India and Malaysia. Where are they coming from? The greatest numbers of medical travelers are coming from Russia, Great Britain and the United States. Why are natives from these countries so unhappy? In the U.S., rising health care costs, insurance hoops to jump through and the uncertainty of the future of healthcare delivery resulting from new healthcare reform laws. Russians just don’t have the technological infrastructure that offers that many affordable options, especially for those living in rural areas. In Great Britain, high costs and long waits are blamed.

What drives individuals to other countries for medical care? Choices, access and affordability. In addition to choices and options regarding quality care, individuals also seek the qualifications, experience and expertise of medical professionals and medical hospitals and outpatient clinics from around the world that offer both medical services at affordable prices and the specific care they’re looking for.

Patient-focused ambulatory surgery centers such as Cedyt in Bariloche, Argentina and infertility treatments at emBIO Medical Centre in Athens, Greece are just a couple of the locations offering accredited and certified services for those seeking both affordability and efficacy in treatments and procedures.

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by Denise

Statistics regarding childhood and adult obesity in the U.S. continues to be alarming and obesity around the world continues to rise. Obesity creates a myriad of medical complications including diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and increased risk of joint pain and injury, stroke and heart attack.

Nearly one in three Americans are overweight these days, which has led to a drastic increase in medical conditions related to obesity. Getting a handle on weight loss and lifestyle changes can be overwhelming for some. Many individuals seeking help for their obesity are discouraged by the high cost of obesity procedures and surgeries in the U.S. Such does not have to be the case. Today, individuals have increasing freedom to choose medical care providers from a wide range of international destinations for weight loss treatment and obesity and bariatric surgeries. Whether you’re interested in gastric bypass, gastroplasty, lap banding or stomach stapling procedures, take advantage of high quality, low cost medical procedures are available if you know where to look.

For example, a laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure in the United States costs roughly (and a minimum) of $30,000. In India, the cost averages about $16,500. In Mexico and South American destinations, costs may average between $9,800 and $13,000. 

Research obesity surgery in Asia. For example, locations such as the Healthway Medical Group in Singapore and South Korea’s 365 mc’s Obesity Clinic or their Bariatric Surgery Center in Seoul offer the best bariatric surgeons in South Korea. You can also research weightloss surgery in Turkey, gastric bypass surgery in Argentina and bariatric surgery in Mexico by excellent and highly experienced providers such as Dr. Elias Garcia Flores and Dr. Jorge Maytorena in Mexicali, or travel further south for the care and expertise of Dr. Marco More in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The best obesity surgery abroad is only a click away at PlacidWay.com. Check it out and see for yourself.

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by Denise

Are you just now regretting (even a little bit) the time you spent sunbathing on the beach or in the tanning beds? Does your skin look a little tough and leathery to you, or does the skin around your eyes seem to sag more than you ever imagined it could? If you’re looking for more youthful, smooth skin, one of your options is skin resurfacing.

Individual’s dealing with acne scarring or experiencing typical signs of aging such as crow’s feet, wrinkles, lines, and age spots opt to engage in non-surgical skin treatments called refinishing or surface repair treatments. Skin care treatments are for those who have mild to moderate imperfections on facial skin.

Skin resurfacing is a popular, minimally invasive and highly effective procedure during which you sit in a comfortable chair a laser erases areas of your face that have been affected by age or the environment, and leaves healthy new skin to grow creating a youthful and smooth appearance.

Skin care centers in the United States offer options, but so do skin care treatment in Singapore, skin care in Mexico and skin care doctors in Thailand – at lower prices. For the best skin care in Poland or the best skin care doctors in Malaysia, check out PlacidWay, a leader in accurate, informative and up-to-date information on skin care abroad, skin care experts and skin care facilities from South Africa to Croatia and from Thailand to Argentina. From the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland to Blueprint Health and Benefit in South Africa to the SP Cosmetic Surgery Clinic in Thailand to ArtFace Rejuvenation in Mexico, your face is covered.

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by Denise

Did you know that in the United States, dental implants cost between $1,200 and $2,000? The cost of a crown will vary by the type of crown that is chosen, but may range between $800 and $1,000. Bonding can run between $300 and $600 a tooth.  Orthodontic procedures may range anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000, sometimes more.

 Medical dental tourism today gives you the chance to choose the where and how – the only decision to make is going to be narrowing down the great facilities available around the globe that offer accredited, expert and experienced affordable dental care. Check out just a few of the accredited and certified experience offered by these providers in Mexico, Central and South America alone:

• Costa Rica Medical Tourism and Retirement Services, San Jose, Costa Rica
• High Tech Dental Clinic, San Jose, Costa Rica
• Alfadent, Cancun, Mexico
• Angels Abroad, Guatemala City, Guatemala
• MedTravel Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador
• Odontologia de Avanzada, Buenos Aires, Argentina

 That’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the best dental surgery abroad. Some of the best dentists in Mexico, dentists in Colombia and dental clinics in Argentina offer the same treatments as those found in the U.S., for hundreds or thousands of dollars less. For the best in dental care and services, don’t limit your options to your neighborhood. Explore your options and push your boundaries. PlacidWay.com, a leader in medical providers worldwide, can help you choose the best dentists and dental providers at prices you can afford.

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by Denise

Many people don’t realize that your dental health can affect your overall health and wellness. Poor oral hygiene can cause not only your teeth to fall out, but also conditions like infection, headache, fatigue, and can even lead to conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes if left untreated.

It’s not just Americans traveling abroad for dental care. With dental and healthcare in India, Thailand, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Croatia, and dozens of other international destinations increasing their reputations for providing some of the best dental, medical and surgical care in the world, seniors in other countries are following suit. Find greater accessibility, affordability and options in traveling beyond borders for dental care and wellness.

Dental implants continue to be one of the most popular dental procedures among seniors and adults seeking restored chewing function, as well as those looking for enhanced cosmetic appearance. Dental implants replace teeth lost due to trauma, gum disease, tooth decay, and imperfections of the root canal.

In the United States, the average cost of dental implants can range from $1,000-$5,000 per tooth. Extensive reconstructive dental implants can cost anywhere from $20,000-$100,000. The same procedures performed across borders, especially in Mexico, South America and in European countries such as Hungary, cost substantially less, with savings of up to 75%. Check out My Dentist in Mumbai or Alfieri Dentista in Parma Italy and you’ll see what we’re talking about.

Find the best dental surgery abroad – the best dental clinics in Argentina or affordable dental implants in Poland. Dental clinics in Croatia and dental vacations in Turkey are offering attractive, affordable and effective dental treatments for travelers of all ages.

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