Looking for a Sex Change? Try Asia

How Much Does Male To Female Surgery Cost?

In Trinidad Colorado, dubbed the sex change capital of the world, Dr. Marci (formerly Mark) Bowers has reassigned the gender of more than 550 men.  The fact that Dr. Bowers was once a man herself is all the assurance many patients need to put their faith in her hands.  Unfortunately, however, not everyone can afford the procedure.  Very few insurance companies cover the cost of male to female (or female to male) surgery, and for the full package, we're talking thousands upon thousands of dollars.  Fortunately, however, there exist a range of options available to those who feel trapped in the wrong body.  Chief among these is medical tourism - the practice of traveling abroad to more affordable countries to receive medical treatment that matches or exceeds the quality one finds at home.

Asian Medical Vacations Help Defray Gender Reassignment Costs

In general, medical tourism offers average savings of 55%, but could be as much as 85% off the cost of procedures in the United States.  But how much does male to female surgery in countries like Thailand, India, or Malaysia really cost?  Don’t you have to factor in the airfare, lodging, etc. just like any other trip or vacation?  Sometimes, yes, but it really depends on the type of medical vacation package you choose.  Many packages are “all-inclusive” with the costs covering the procedure, hospital stay, lodging before and after the procedure, and airfare.  Some medical vacation packages also include transportation to and from the airport; particularly helpful when there’s a language barrier in an unfamiliar place. 

When Seeking Cosmetic Surgery What Advice Should You Heed?

If the agency or office you’re working with doesn’t offer you all the information you need to feel comfortable planning a medical vacation, switch immediately.  When considering medical tourism, some of the best advice is:  do your research; what you don’t know could kill you.  Traveling abroad for affordable health care can be risky, particularly for those who don’t do their homework, but just because you’re in Malaysia, Thailand, or some other locale doesn’t mean you’re receiving black market treatment.  Visiting accredited medical facilities with qualified personnel means that cosmetic surgeries like gender reassignment are at least as safe as having the care in your home country.