The Safety of Cosmetic Surgery Tourism: A Critical Examination

Traveling to another, unknown, country may be intimidating – but with the right guidance, it can be a physically and financially worthwhile undertaking. Low-cost surgery abroad doesn't mean standards are lower. In fact, many non-Western countries have facilities and services based on the Western model and provide safety and medical expertise as stringent as anything you'll find at home.

However, there is an obvious need for patients to be careful about the practitioner they choose. All surgery carries a risk of complication, and though the risks are greater when travel is involved, it's not that difficult to find a skilled and experienced practitioner.

So, while some apprehensions are absolutely normal when considering traveling overseas for a cosmetic procedure, the reality is that, if you go through the right channels, you'll be worked on by highly qualified and experienced surgeons and medical staff.