Cross Border Tourism on the Rise

by PlacidWay

Long gone are the days when people scoffed at receiving dental or medical treatments in foreign destinations.  Today, locations throughout Mexico, Latin America, Central Europe and Asia are drawing millions of international travelers for procedures, treatments, and surgeries that offer accredited and certified care while at the same time saving tens of thousands of dollars. Some of the most sought after and affordable medical destinations for individuals traveling for medical care choose facilities that are accredited and certified by international healthcare organizations such as the JCI (Joint Commissions International), WHO (World Health Organization), and other reputable hospital and medical service accreditation associations.

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Iraqi Woman Utilizes PlacidWay For Medical Care

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The power of medical resource information and providers is reaching beyond borders to offer international medical care options to thousands of patients around the world. An Iraqi woman recently utilized the services of PlacidWay, a growing international medical provider, to choose the best in care fromArtemis Hospital in India for a bilateral knee replacement.

Wazira is among a growing number of individuals from around the world accessing Internet medical resources to choose and select the best medical care, options, accommodations and prices around the world.

“We understand your requirements, and know what services best meet your needs,” says Ms. Madhuruchi Lamba, vice president medical procurement services for PlacidWay in India, dedicated to providing individuals with customized services that specifically meet their needs. “Any information you need regarding treatments, facilities, doctors and surgeons, from anywhere in the world, PlacidWay does it.”

Wazira traveled to India from Iraq after researching information found onPlacidWay‘s web site.  Says Wazira, “We’re very pleased with the hospitality, service and treatment we received at Artemis Hospital.”

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Croatian Cosmetic Surgeon Engenders Trust

by PlacidWay | Dr. Toncic

Croatia has emerged as one of the leading destinations for cosmetic surgery in recent years. One of the most well-known is the Cosmetic Surgery Clinic ofDr. Toncic, in their newly constructed facilities in Zagreb. Doctor Toncic’s facility is nicknamed Villa Mlinovi, a specially designed and constructed clinic focusing on cosmetic surgical procedures.

Overlooking the beautiful Medvednica mountain range, the facility is conveniently located within a very short drive from the center to Zagreb, offering the newest in medical technology and design. Equipped with state-of-the-art operating rooms, individuals seeking the latest in cosmetic surgical techniques come to Dr. Toncic’s clinic for special care and attention to detail.

Treatments Offered at Dr. Toncic’s Clinic
Some of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures atToncic’s clinic include:

• Face lift surgery
• Breast augmentation surgery
• Rhinoplasty
• Liposuction

However, the facility also offers, injection therapy for anti aging treatment of wrinkles, brachioplasty (arm lifts), tummy tuck and esthetic procedures after massive weight loss, forehead lifts, and cosmetic and aesthetic eyelid and ear surgeries among others.

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The Increase in Travel to International Medical Destinations

by Denise Wang | PlacidWay

Rising healthcare costs, uncertainty regarding Health Care reforms, and long wait times as well as limited options when it comes to techniques, methods and procedures to treat a wide variety of medical are prompting individuals from around the world to travel abroad for their health care needs.

Where Are They Going?
Expatriates from Japan, Thailand, Korea, and China are traveling to world-class facilities in South Korea, Japan and China while Albanians, Russians, Armenians, Georgians and those from Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan are traveling to facilities in Croatia, Hungary and Turkey. Latin American citizens in the United States are traveling south to Mexico, Colombia,Guatemala, Panama, Costa Rica, and south American destinations such asBrazil and Argentina in ever increasing numbers to receive affordable and quality cosmetic and plastic surgeon procedures, weight loss treatments, obesity and bariatric surgery treatments and dental care.

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Jenny: Highest quality Cosmetic Surgery at an affordable Price

by Jenny | Dr. Toncic | Cosmetic Surgery Clinic in Europe

This is my account of my experience when I visited Croatia for a Rhinoplasty and a Breast enlargement. My surgeons were Dr Toncic Senior and Dr Toncic Junior. I have decided to try and write a detailed description so that it may help other people, as I could not find a lot on the internet. As I wanted a Rhinoplasty I was very scared what would happen if I chose the wrong surgeon. I looked at three of the top nose surgeons in the UK but the price was around 5000 and I really could not afford that. If I went with a different UK surgeon it would cost around 3000 but I did not feel confident as I wanted someone who specialized in nose jobs. As a Guide, the cost of my surgery in Croatia was 4700 for the Rhinoplasty and breast enlargement. Then another 800 for flights, accommodation, taxis, ECG and blood tests. If anyone can explain to me how to load pictures on for people to view then I will do this and post a link. I have pictures of the staff, location and my results.

Day 1: 15/04/08
Very nervous. Got a flight from Luton to Zagreb with Whizz air. Arrived at the airport in Zagreb which is small but good, Boris the taxi driver who would be driving me everywhere over the next 9 days was easy to find. He was directly in front of me when I walked out the doors into the Foya. Boris had a sign with my name on.

He speaks little English but is fine for small talk and arranging times of collection and drop offs. He drove me for about 45 mins from the airport to a private doctor’s surgery for an ECG. This is required by Croatian law before any surgery involving a general anesthetic.

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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Treatment Abroad

Cosmetic/ Plastic Surgery Overview
Cosmetic plastic surgery treatment may involve many cosmetic procedures and choices. Cosmetic surgery procedure and affordable plastic surgery is designed for people who not only would like to improve the appearance of their face, breasts, buttocks, and abdomen, but those who require plastic reconstructive surgeries caused by accidents, genetic defects and other injuries.

Most Popular cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Procedures:

• Breast Augmentation
• Breast Reduction
• Breast Lift
• Facelift
• Nose Surgery
• Tummy Tuck Surgery
• Liposuction
• Chemical Peel
• Eyelid Surgery
• Facial Implants
• Skin Resurfacing
• Ear Surgery

Examples of Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Treatments

Face lift surgery is typically offered for patients who are showing signs of aging, such as jowls, sagging eyelids, and deep grooves on the side of the mouth. Face lift plastic surgery can help to restore youthful contours and improve tone in facial skin and underlying muscle tissues. Some people who don’t want an entire facelift cosmetic surgery but want to focus on certain areas of the face such as eyelids, eyebrows, and the nose may opt for specific cosmetic surgeries that help to improve their appearance and structure. Incisions made within the hairline, behind the ear, as well as creases of the upper eyelids reduce scarring and allow the removal of excess skin as well as underlying fatty tissues.

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Medical Tourism in Switzerland and Croatia

by Denise

PlacidWay recently added two new medical tourism destinations centers to their database; the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland, and Terme Selce, located in Croatia. One of the leading and most popular health spas and golf resorts in Switzerland, the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz offers expert and quality care in fields such as sports medicine, obesity and nutrition, rheumatology, mental health, beauty and radiology. Over 70 staff members include specialists, consultants, and therapists, all certified and accredited in order to provide quality patient care and technologies.

Switzerland is one of the most gorgeous and luxurious of destinations, not only for many Europeans, but Americans and other international travelers. Offering the best in medical technology and state-of-the-art facilities such as Bad Ragaz, Switzerland is growing to be one of the most popular medical destinations around the globe in the decade.

Facilities in Croatia such as Terme Selce are also growing in popularity, especially with those such as Terme Selce, a high-tech facility that offers physical therapy, restorative care and rehabilitative care, stress management, and sports programs including prevention, diagnostics and therapies.

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Don’t Miss Out on Cosmetic Dentistry in Costa Rica!

by Denise

Costa Rica is the home of gorgeous landscapes, indoor and outdoor entertainment from coast to coast and some of the best medical care available in South America. Growing numbers of Americans and international travelers are venturing to South America for medical and dental care. One of the most popular facilities for cosmetic dentistry and dental care is the Wellness Dental Group, formally known as Chaves Dental Care.

Costa Rica is a land of gorgeous jungle terrain, pristine white beaches and more activities in different environments than most countries have put together. Costa Rica, sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean to her east, offers visitors lush beauty that makes it easy to understand why it’s one of the top tourist destinations in the world.

Even better, Costa Rica offers some of the  best, affordable dental treatment in Costa Rica. Cosmetic dental treatment includes dental bridges, cosmetic dentistry such as veneers, orthodontic treatment, teeth whitening and a variety of teeth whitening system procedures guaranteed to give you back that pearly white smile you’ve been looking for.

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No Better Time for Cosmetic Surgery Abroad

by Denise

Once again, the summer months are almost upon us. We take a look in the near, try on favorite summer clothes, and realize that we’ve got some changes to make. Cheap plastic surgery is available to help take a nip here, a tuck there. Cosmetic surgeries may involve anything from liposuction to breast augmentation, a nose job, or even a thigh lift. Cosmetic surgeons in foreign destinations are highly skilled, world-renowned, and offer a multitude of cosmetic surgery procedures to meet any needs, at costs Americans can afford.

Cosmetic and plastic surgery and most cosmetic dental treatment procedures are not covered by medical health insurance in the United States. Is it any wonder that millions of Americans travel abroad to destinations such as Croatia, Brazil, or India for affordable plastic and reconstructive surgery?

Whether you’re looking for noninvasive plastic surgery, obesity plastic surgery or reconstructive cosmetic surgeons, the world is literally at your fingertips. Board-certified plastic surgeon options, plastic surgery specialists in cosmetic surgery center options are available in foreign destinations.

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