Medical tourism
Patients' running to distant shores for plastic surgery treatments is due to a number of reasons, the main one being undoubtedly the price. Cosmetic surgery may be offered in exotic settings in Thailand, India, South Africa, and closer home, in Colombia, at one-tenth the price in the United States and Western Europe. But what the medical tourist has to remember is the possible risks that such countries can pose to personal health and healing, as well as the credibility of the doctor. While exotic countries have may have a lower cost of healthcare services, what a Westerner has to reflect upon are factors like the climate, food, language and public amenities among others. Tropical locales are notorious for diseases like dengue, malaria and hepatitis which are not prevalent in Western countries.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons [ASPS] points out a necessary reminder that in case of an injury or an issue of malpractice, an American cannot appeal to U.S. health and safety laws as they generally do not extend overseas. The West, while no doubt a costlier option is by far a safer option when it comes to plastic surgery. At Cosmetic Art, we make sure our services meet the standards set out by boards like the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. [ABPS] and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons [ASPS].
With the wide range of plastic surgery services we provide at some of the best rates in the industry, you don't need to head to distant shores to look and feel your best. Cosmetic Art located in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, California is the only destination you need to head to.
About the Author
Dr. Raja Srour's skill and dedication have made him one of the leading practitioners of plastic surgery for thirty years of private practice. He received his medical degree and surgical training at the American University of Beirut. Dr. Srour's natural instinct for aesthetics was a major factor in his decision to pursue specialized training in plastic surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. With his own private practice in Los