Cosmetic Surgery Overseas - Your Nip and Tuck Is a Hop Skip and a Jump Away

Cosmetic procedures in Canada, USA, and the UK are expensive and represent a major financial investment for those seeking treatment. Procedures like breast augmentation or hair transplants can easily top $10,000 and beyond for quality work. The problem with price shopping for this kind of thing is that you simply don't want to take risks with your appearance. Many procedures are irreversible and it's important to get it right the first time around.

The problem is, if you can't afford $10,000, what do you do? Risk getting an inferior treatment you won't be satisfied with, or overextend your finances? Is there an alternative to these two unacceptable choices? Luckily, there is.

Over the last 20 years, cosmetic surgery facilities have been popping up in Mexico, Thailand, South America and major centers like Singapore. The medical procedures performed in these places are professional, safe, and up to the standards of first world countries like the U.S., Canada and the UK. So, how much does it cost? And what about the added cost of airfare and accommodations?

Here is a general rule you can apply to the cost of overseas medical procedures. Cosmetic surgery procedures in general cost about one quarter to one fifth of what you'd pay at home. But, that's not all, use this metric to include not only the cost of the procedure, but also the airfare, resort style accommodations, and your own personal assistant to pick you up at the airport and assist your through the recovery process. For example, if a breast augmentation costs $10,000 in the United States, you would pay in the neighborhood of $2000-$2500 for the same procedure with everything included.

The important thing to emphasize here is quality of treatment. It never makes sense to save money on cosmetic treatments, but now you don't have to. Also, many people prefer to undergo the recovery process away from home and avoid having to make excuses and avoid friends and family during the downtime after treatment. Why not relax at a five star resort while you recuperate? After you're feeling better you can always extend your trip and enjoy Bankok, Mexico City, Singapore or where you are.