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Major destinations of American medical touristsState-of-the-art facilities and lower prices have increased
medical tourism in developing countries
How does the globalization of cosmetic surgery affect the practice in America?
Mexico25–35%*
30–40%*
*Average estimated costs relative to the US health system 30–40%*
20%*
30%*
35%*
25%*
40–50%*
40–50%*
Costa Rica
BrazilSouth Africa
India
Thailand
Malaysia
Singapore
Hungary
The positivesReduced cost Better patient careState-of-art facilitiesAdded bonus of vacation
The negativesHidden risksGap between data and presented informationNew environmentScarce data regarding clinical outcomes and follow-up
The way forward?Reduce domestic costsProvide superior careCounsel about risks Increase collaboration abroad
American plastic surgeons must understand global medical tourism trends and learn to adapt to them
Impact of Medical Tourism on Cosmetic Surgeryin the United States
Franzblau & Chung (2019) 10.1097/GOX.0000000000000003www.PRSGlobalOpen.com
Ticket to a new you: of medical tourism on cosmetic surgery in AmericaImpact
