| | |  Health & Beauty | August 2009 
Medical Tourism: Plastic Surgery in Paradise
 Pamela Thompson - PVNN
August 11, 2009
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If you put "medical tourism" into a Google search, you will come up with page after page of surgical options (and not just plastic surgery) from Thailand to Brazil. People from both the United States and Canada are traveling halfway around the world to have various types of plastic surgery performed, at a much lower price than they would find it at "home."
It has been until only recently that Canadians and Americans are discovering how modern and up-to-date health facilities are in Mexico, and at the same time at a much lesser cost. As I have stated before, Puerto Vallarta is blessed to have state-of-the-art facilities along with board-certified, honest, bi-lingual and very caring physicians.
Plastic surgery options here are basically the same as in other parts of the world including liposuction, tummy tucks, breast reduction, breast enhancement, face lifts (from mini's to a full face lift), eyes, full body lift, neck lift, nose re shaping, lower body lift and as well, Botox and other types of fillers.
Prices in Puerto Vallarta run approximately 30% to 40% less than in the United States. Another important thing to remember is that in the United States, when a price quote is given from a physician it rarely includes the hospital fees, which can be quite substantial.
Something that is very important to note is that when you are searching for a plastic surgeon here, be sure that they are board certified (if necessary, ask to see the actual certification rather than just taking their word for it.) Board certified plastic surgeons here are few and far between. This is probably the most important item I can mention.
Hospital stays for plastic surgery vary depending on the type of surgery performed. Many are "in and out," which means you will check in early in the morning and be discharged in the evening. Other types may require a one or two night stay. All of the hospital rooms here are private, with air conditioning, satellite TV, some type of couch or chair for a friend or family to stay with you if you like. Remember the nurses are not bi-lingual for the most part, so best to practice up on your Spanish and bring a Spanish-English dictionary!
You will find the physicians here extremely patient, relaxed and compassionate, not rushing through either the consult or hospital visit. As well, please know that I have seen on several occasions a person wanting to have plastic surgery, going for a consult and having the plastic surgeon refuse to do the surgery for one reason or another whether it be health-related, unrealistic expectations or some other type of contra-indication. This may be a disappointment to the patient, but a sign of a true professional physician.
Now, I ask you - what better place to recover from plastic surgery than here in beautiful Puerto Vallarta? Relaxing on a balcony overlooking the ocean (in the shade of course!), for a price less than half in the United States you can have a masseuse come to you, or have your hair done, or have a manicure and pedicure! All the time relaxing to the sounds of the sea. Now THAT is a great recovery!
As Medical Tourism becomes more and more popular, people are discovering that geographically, Puerto Vallarta is much more accessible than Thailand or India. They are taking advantage of lower prices, top-notch plastic surgeons, and choosing to come to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for their plastic surgeries.
 Pamela Thompson is a registered nurse who has lived in Puerto Vallarta for over 17 years, 10 of them in health care. Pamela now leads HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, a local healthcare resource network. Her years of experience and expertise are available to you by emailing your questions to pamela(at)healthcareresourcespv.com or by visiting HealthCareResourcesPV.com.
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