1. Chin Augmentation Surgery
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

What Is Chin Augmentation Surgery? Chin augmentation surgery helps give greater definition and contour to neck and jaw-lines.  Often performed in conjunction with neck and nose surgery, chin augmentation ...

2. Laminectomy
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)

... in the hospital for 1 to 3 days post surgery, receiving fluids and antibiotics intravenously to ward off infection.  About a week after laminectomy, the surgeon removes the stitches in a follow-up visit.  ...

3. Labiaplasty
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

What Is Labiaplasty? Labiaplasty, sometimes called labia reduction surgery, is a plastic surgery procedure elected by women who experience pain or embarrassment due to over-sized labia minora.  The ...

4. Hip Resurfacing
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)

What Is Hip Resurfacing Surgery? Hip resurfacing surgery is an alternative to total hip replacement.  Doctors decide on the patient’s suitability for the operation according to the patient’s anatomy, ...

5. How Much Should a Rotary Cuff Repair Operation Cost?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

What Is Shoulder Tendon Repair (Rotator Cuff Surgery)? Shoulder tendon repair surgery (also known as rotator cuff Surgery or shoulder surgery) is required for the repair of tears or inflammatory conditions ...

6. Thailand Caps Excessive Healthcare Costs
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Medical Tourism Opens Doors for Plastic Surgery in Dentistry Medical tourism is a growing phenomenon among middle- to upper-class patients in the West.  It’s especially popular with patients seeking ...

7. July
(Articles/2008)

... surgery in India. Medical Tourism Takes Flight Dentaprime Dashes Dental Tourism Doubts Bureau conducts record-breaking group foot massage EU Directive on cross border healthcare provides ...

8. Mammoplasty
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

Please see breast reduction surgery and breast augmentation surgery. ...

9. Overview
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

To the left, you will find a list of the most common cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures available.  Feel free to read through the short descriptions.    If you would like to know the ...

10. Angioplasty
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)

What Is Angioplasty Surgery? Angioplasty surgery is a procedure used to widen vessels and arteries that have shrunk, hardened, or become blocked.  In angioplasty surgery, totally obstructed or narrowed ...

11. Cheek Implants
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

What Is Cheek Implant Surgery? Cheek implant surgery is elective plastic surgery used to improve the contours of the face.  The entire procedure generally takes between 30 and 45 minutes to complete ...

12. Cataract Surgery
(Procedures/Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat)

What Is Cataract Surgery? When the lens of the eye (crystalline), becomes cloudy or opaque, cataract surgery is necessary to remove the affected lens and replace it with a clear, synthetic one.  About ...

13. Buttocks Augmentation
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

What Is Buttocks Augmentation Surgery? Buttocks augmentation surgery is performed to round out the buttocks and increase their size.  The procedure involves grafting fat from another part of the patient’s ...

14. Fertility (Infertility)
(Procedures/Female)

... vitro fertilization (IVF).  Fertility treatment surgery is usually required if the patient has blocked or damaged tubes.  For patients with endometriosis, surgeons might opt for laparoscopic surgery.  ...

15. Female to Male Surgery
(Procedures/Female)

What Is Female to Male Surgery? Female to male surgery (also known as sex reassignment or genital reassignment surgery) is a process in which a surgeon physically transforms a woman into a man.  Sex ...

16. June
(Articles/2008)

... BD4m hospital opens What is the Best hospital for Knee Surgery Goan doctors overcharging foreigners Southwestern University links with international hospital WPA develops top-up policy  ...

17. May
(Articles/2008)

... together THAILAND: Dengue fever "crisis" looms Dosher Hospital adds plastic surgeon What You need to Know about Treatment Abroad What is the Best hospital for Knee Surgery Eastern Remedies: ...

18. April
(Articles/2008)

...  At your service Low Cost Plastic Surgery India attractive destination for health tourism: Study Medical Travel 2008 : Convention & Exhibition 2008 Global Competency In The Gulf Region & Malaysia ...

19. Botox Injections
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

... smooth skin tone, making the skin look more refreshed; a result that normally required expensive plastic surgery.  The American Society of Plastic Surgeons acknowledges that some studies point out the ...

20. Bone Marrow Transplant
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)

What Are Bone Marrow Transplants? Bone marrow transplant surgery is recommended for patients who suffer from various ailments such as blood diseases, metabolic diseases, immune deficiencies, and certain ...

21. March
(Articles/2008)

Sick of it all Remarks by Patricia Maguire Meservey, president, Salem State College, at the 2008 North Shore Business Expo Cosmetic Surgery can cost up to 65% less in Poland than in the United ...

22. February
(Articles/2008)

Tourism for the Health of It Prognosis Positive for Taiwan's Medical Industry Agents say travel to Thailand and be transformed Breast-surgery patients to be treated at IWK Aesthetic Surgery ...

23. December
(Articles/2007)

... expects 15 per cent more visitors in 2008 Lower prices for plastic surgery create demand for vacation/surgical packages to Latin America The upside of globalizing health care BridgeHealth International ...

24. November
(Articles/2007)

... leave US for cheaper medical care Those seeking expensive surgery may travel abroad Shroff Eye Hospital, Mumbai, Brings to India the World's Safest ... Collaborative Effort by Six Nations ...

25. October
(Articles/2007)

...  Arrival of a German chartered flight marks tourist season in Goa Asian Medical Tourism Aussies lured by overseas surgery, despite dangers Aussies lured by overseas surgery, despite dangers: ...

26. September
(Articles/2007)

... - A Live Transmission of the Surgery from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital US insurance firms sell Indian treatment Medical tourism takes off in Taiwan Newspapers Examine Medical Tourism, Access To ...

27. August
(Articles/2007)

At Your Service Vegas Adds Cosmetic Surgery Concierge And Errand Services For Recovering Tourists And Locals Bumrats.com Trials Health Tourism in Eastern Europe David Felix: 'Sicko' economics, ...

28. July
(Articles/2007)

... Sicko Reverend Mike With 'Sicko,' Moore aims first to entertain First, medical tourism; now, education tourism Brad Pitt Plastic Surgery Charges: Staying Young for Angelina Jolie? Healthbase ...

29. June
(Articles/2007)

Nip across to Brazil THE RESOURCEFUL TRAVELER Monsoons, the best time for ayurveda in Kerala Why Not? Embrace Our Sister Americans look abroad for cosmetic surgery Kashmir's Freak Weather Sounds ...

30. May
(Articles/2007)

...  See the Taj Mahal, have some surgery PASOK leader outlines health policy Turkish tourism income grows 8 percent in Q1 of 2007 Do You Really Need Medical Tourism? Keep fit in Goa More Americans ...

31. April
(Articles/2007)

... dentist in pledge to patients N. County spas are bubbling over with options Poll claims 50,000 get surgery abroad Sunny Times Ahead Brits coming to India for treatment Singaporean medical ...

32. March
(Articles/2007)

... Health Tourism Congress As Health Costs Soar, More Find Care Overseas Overseas Cosmetic Surgery Booms Lack of Transparency in Health Care Heightens Costs, Retards Innovation Orthopedic ...

33. February
(Articles/2007)

... Medical Tourism to Gain International Recognition Turkey woos Omanis to invest in thermal therapy centres New knee surgery techniques discussed Is Lipotourism Worth The Risk? American Doc ...

34. January
(Articles/2007)

... Medical Tourism Driving Global Healthcare ... What Medical Tourism Means for You Surgery Changed Their Lives Revolutionary Surgery Ailing Alaskans are lured abroad by medical costs one-tenth ...

35. December
(Articles/2006)

...  for medical tourism Medical tourism India Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic Launches Excellent Treatments and Great Additional Services Weil is weighing role with Rio Nuevo Iran to access int'l ...

36. November
(Articles/2006)

Airline holiday packages a big hit Is medical tourism the right option? Cosmetic surgery warning to women Sun, sea and surgery U.S. Primary-Care Doctors Lag Behind Colleagues Abroad What ...

37. October
(Articles/2006)

Croatia tempts tourists with dental care US dentists fear tourists Traveling for medical services might cost extra in the long run Medical tourism: Need surgery, will travel Dental patients ...

38. India Has Americans Turning the Other Cheek
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

The Beholders Are In India Move over New York, Los Angeles, and Rio.  Those looking for lower plastic surgery prices are beginning to fly to India, Thailand, and Singapore in unprecedented numbers.  ...

39. Sometimes Medical Tourism Savings Aren’t Enough
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... surgery costs.  While the procedure may be less expensive, you’re paying the entire cost out of pocket; although that isn’t an issue if you’re uninsured anyway.    Have You Added Malpractice into ...

40. India Gives Options to Over 600,000 US Women
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Cost of Hysterectomy Affects Large Numbers of US Women With more than 600,000 hysterectomies performed each year, it is reportedly the second most common surgery among women in the United States.   ...

41. Get Crowned in Hungary
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Dental Tourism Puts a Dent in Plastic Surgery Prices With plastic surgery prices (along with everything else) on the rise, it’s little wonder that people are looking around for the next best thing.  ...

42. Is Plastic Surgery Financing the Best Alternative?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Evaluating the Cost of Chin Augmentation Surgery Plastic surgery financing can be hard to come by for a treatment that is purely cosmetic in nature.  The typical cost of chin augmentation surgery is ...

43. The New Appeal of Plastic Surgery
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Cutting Down the Cost of a Chemical Peel While plastic surgery isn’t really all that new, it has received a “shot in the arm” in recent years thanks to the rapid growth of medical tourism.  With healthcare ...

44. When the Cost of a Laminectomy Isn’t Just a Pain in the Neck
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

The Cost of a Laminectomy Whether you need a laminectomy to correct a herniated disc in your lumbar region or a cervical laminectomy for your neck, the cost of surgery with or without insurance can ...

45. History of San Jose
(Destinations/Costa Rica)

... and its reputation for cutting edge cosmetic surgery make San Jose a medical tourism paradise like no other.   ...

46. History of Phuket
(Destinations/Thailand)

... unparalleled collection of spas, cosmetic surgery clinics, resorts, and wellness centers.  Phuket has little difficulty making such a sell given the natural beauty and relative calm for which the island ...

47. Medical Tourism Brings Sexy Back
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Counting the Cost of Breast Reduction Surgery Ladies, if your back’s been killing you for a while and your inability to see your feet is becoming a hazard, then maybe it’s time to weigh the pros and ...

48. Cosmetic Surgery Prices Raise Eyebrows
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Addressing the Cost of Brow Lift Surgery When considering the cost of brow lift surgery or other cosmetic surgery, anyone without the means to pay for it out of pocket is likely to give up on the idea ...