1. Hair Transplant Surgery
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

What Is Hair Transplant Surgery? Hair transplant surgery is a cosmetic procedure to restore the appearance of a full head of hair in patients with alopecia.  Patients are usually only eligible for ...

2. Vaginal Rejuvenation
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

... vaginoplasty).  The ultimate goals of the procedure are to enhance the appearance of the vagina and heighten sexual gratification.    The entire procedure takes approximately 1 hour to complete; ...

3. Male to Female Surgery
(Procedures/Male)

What Is Male to Female Surgery? Male to female sexual reassignment surgery involves a series of procedures from hair removal to breast implants to vaginoplasty (reshaping the penis and testicles to ...

4. Amputation
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)

... connective tissue, and skin, the surgeon covers the raw end of the bone with flap, securing it with sutures.  These sutures remain in place for approximately 1 month.  Once the procedure is complete, ...

5. Penis Enlargment Surgery
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

... years, surgeons would take fat from different parts of the body and inject it into the penis.  But this procedure did not usually work.  Nowadays, surgeons perform a technique known as allograft.  During ...

6. Pacemaker Installation
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)

... An electrophysiologist performs the procedure under local anesthesia.  Thereafter, the surgeon makes an incision in the chest to insert the leads and pacemaker.  The surgeon guides the lead through ...

7. Filipino Bridges Lead to Smiles
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... US and other countries experiencing phenomenally high costs, even for relatively minor procedures like dental bridges.  Combining Dental Tourism With Vacations Becoming More Common Ever been to the ...

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

... plastic or cosmetic surgery.  Usually, insurance companies don’t cover the costs of elective procedures like breast augmentation or dental caps, so one might as well find the best price possible if ...

9. Selecting a Medical Tourism Agency
(Medical Tourism/Medical Tourism Companies)

Which Medical Tourism Company Is Best? Each medical tourism company offers slightly different benefits and packages.  Some cover cosmetic surgery procedures exclusively.  Others stick with South East ...

10. Hysterectomy
(Procedures/Female)

What Is a Hysterectomy (Abdominal and Vaginal)? A Hysterectomy, whether abdominal or vaginal, is a procedure to remove the uterus in order to resolve medical problems, such as fibroids, vaginal bleeding, ...

11. Chin Augmentation Surgery
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

... and swelling are common for the first 5 to 7 days after the procedure, but no scars are visible when the incision is inside the mouth. Synthetics or biologicals are available for augmenting the bone ...

12. Laminectomy
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)

What Is Laminectomy? Laminectomy is a surgical procedure to relieve severe back pain by removing the lamina bone from the spinal column.  Caucasian and Hispanic males aged between 45 and 64 tend to ...

13. 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 ...

14. Hip Resurfacing
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)

... condition, and age.  Patients below the age of 65 who satisfy a number of medical prerequisites are eligible for the procedure.    After the patient receives general or spinal anesthesia, the surgeon ...

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

...  and recovery periods.  The actual procedure itself typically takes 1-3 hours.  After surgery, the patient undergoes monitoring, during which he or she might receive antibiotics to prevent infection ...

16. Overview
(Procedures/Male)

To the left, you will find a list of the most common Male procedures available.  Feel free to read through the short descriptions.     If you would like to know the cost of each procedure ...

17. Overview
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)

To the left, you will find a list of the most common Heart & Blood procedures available.  Feel free to read through the short descriptions.     If you would like to know the cost of each ...

18. Overview
(Procedures/Female)

To the left, you will find a list of the most common Female procedures available.  Feel free to read through the short descriptions.     If you would like to know the cost of each procedure ...

19. Overview
(Procedures/Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat)

To the left, you will find a list of the most popular Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (EENT) procedures available.  Feel free to read through the short descriptions.    If you would like to know ...

20. Overview
(Procedures/Digestion)

To the left, you will find a list of the most common digestion-related procedures available.  Feel free to read through the short descriptions.    If you would like to know the cost of each ...

21. Overview
(Procedures/Diagnostics)

To the left, you will find a list of the most common diagnostic procedures available.  Feel free to read through the short descriptions.    If you would like to know the cost of each procedure ...

22. Overview
(Procedures/Dental)

To the left, you will find a list of the most common dental procedures available.  Feel free to read through the short descriptions.     If you would like to know the cost of each procedure ...

23. Overview
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)

To the left, you will find a list of the most common bone and joint-related procedures available.  Feel free to read through the short descriptions.     If you would like to know the cost ...

24. 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 ...

25. 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 ...

26. 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 ...

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

... sutured shut unless they are small enough to heal on their own.  The procedure takes approximately one hour to perform, with follow-up visits usually scheduled for the day after the surgery, a week ...

28. 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 ...

29. Glaucoma Surgery
(Procedures/Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat)

... glaucoma surgery, and each one depends on the condition of the patient:    Surgery to increase fluid drainage:  performed either as laser or open surgery, the procedure involves creating a trapdoor ...

30. June
(Articles/2008)

... Set For July 14-18 In Chicago Plastic Surgeons Report More Texas Males Going For Cosmetic Procedures Guan Eng takes your questions AMA Provides First Ever Guidance on Medical AMA Provides ...

31. Bronchoscopy
(Procedures/Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat)

... process.    Bronchoscopy is generally performed as an outpatient procedure, but some patients may need to be kept overnight for observation.  Some bleeding may occur because of the biopsy.  The nurse ...

32. Botox Injections
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

... remain for approximately three to five months.  Botox injections are one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States, particularly amongst women, aged 35 to 60.   ...

33. March
(Articles/2008)

... this year Health Care Marketplace | U.S. Insurers Form Alliances With Foreign Hospitals, Encourage Less Costly, Overseas Procedures Asian Medical Tourism Uganda: Health Tourism, the Latest ...

34. December
(Articles/2007)

... shown to cut cancer risk Lower costs lure Americans abroad for medical care Sun, sand... and root canal RP seen making name in major medical procedures--NCC Nigeria: Surgeons Seek N2.4bn for ...

35. October
(Articles/2007)

... tourism The ugly side of cosmetic surgery Think going abroad for cheaper medical procedures is scary? These businesses are here to help. This site Business directory Tourism police Translators ...

36. September
(Articles/2007)

... growth City hosts foreigners on World Tourism Day M'sia, Thailand To Draw Up Standard Procedure To Control Avian Flu Malaysia, Thailand pledge to work together on health issues "Global Med ...

37. May
(Articles/2007)

... to develop medical tourism Clinics are making medical procedures a luxurious experience WE'RE OP ON OUR HOLIDAYS Last-minute intervention brings new opening for health tourism Hungary's tooth ...

38. March
(Articles/2007)

...  procedures in RP Dispelling Medical Tourism Myths Turkey promotes geothermal resources for tourism Medical Tourism Finds New Option on the Web: Hospital Clinica Biblica in Costa Rica South ...

39. December
(Articles/2006)

...  hip replacement procedures Indian Orthopedic surgeon performs first " Proxima" hip replacement in South India FEATURE-Nip/tuck tourism brings hard cash to Tunisia Middle east votes Singapore ...

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

... For the beauty.  For the bargains.  For the relaxation.  Although there aren’t any medical procedures that slow or reverse the aging process, technological advancements in plastic surgery give patients ...

41. 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 ...

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

... The symptoms leading up to the surgery are often so painful that despite the cost, many welcome the procedure.  Contrary to the laws of supply and demand, however, the relatively high demand for the ...

43. Drillings, Fillings, and More in Thailand
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... of what’s available and what you should expect.    Where Does Thailand Fit In? Known as the “Land of Smiles,” Thailand is home to some of the best hospitals for dental procedures in the world.  As ...

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

... The cost of a simple procedure like dental crowns is beyond the reach of many Americans (120 million of whom don’t have dental insurance).  If it isn’t covered by insurance—and most cosmetic procedures ...

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

...  extra time off work to get the treatment done.  Instead, treatments can be arranged as part of your regular vacation plan, be it to Turkey, India, or Thailand.  Depending on the nature of the procedure, ...