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Is Surgery Abroad a Good Idea?

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January 11th, 2006
It seems to me that the dr's or there affiliates are the ones recommending it and saying how good they are. I want to have some procedures done and of course would like not to blow my whole savings on them but at the same time I want it done right the first time, what do you guys think?
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peggyapl
replied March 8th, 2006
Medical Tourism
Whether patients are having cosmetic surgery abroad or in their home country, choosing the right surgeon is the single most important decision they will make. Favorable exchange rates make for lower overhead costs and professional fees, making it possible for surgeons to perform these surgeries at a fraction of the cost of the same procedures in the united states, u.K. And other countries, without sacrificing quality of care. For more about medical tourism, visit edit
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nataliearmstrong
replied November 26th, 2006
Re: Is Surgery Abroad a Good Idea?
squalter wrote:
it seems to me that the dr's or there affiliates are the ones recommending it and saying how good they are. I want to have some procedures done and of course would like not to blow my whole savings on them but at the same time I want it done right the first time, what do you guys think?



i think take my advice and don´t do what I did...Find people who really know what they are talking about. I nearly died from trusting the wrong surgeons but I did eventually find a fantastic surgeon in buenos aires (the prices are half that than in the us) 3 friends have gone since and also thrilled.

I can email you details if you want, the people who put me in touch are a non profit charity in argentina called www.Aestheticargentina.Org

i donated $100 after my surgery as that is how they keep afloat but to be honest, for the work they do which is tireless it was worth every penny. I think they are the unsung heroes in this industry basically


good luck!
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blep183
replied December 7th, 2006
Make Sure You Have All the Information!
Before going into surgery make sure you have some sort of health insurance or coverage or else there may be serious consequences. For e.G if there was a problem with the procedure, most insurance companies do not cover the costs for the revision surgery. Most insurance companies do not consider plastic surgery as medical, and thus does not cover it, if your are truly serious about doing surgery please send me an email at
and I would provide you with a choice of companies that I have went with on my surgery endeavours, and may be of great help. Contact me soon for more information. I could also help you choose a surgeon.
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