physicianscientist369
New Member
- Joined
- Jan 26, 2024
- Messages
- 1
- Reaction score
- 0
I have heard of patients going to the Caribbean or Mexico for certain cosmetic procedures. given how little insurance covers. In many cases, it can be a material difference in cost, even factoring in flights.
My understanding is that there are certain risks—particularly risk of bacterial infection in some countries and surgical complications—but that these can be largely mitigated with choice of doctor (i.e., U.S. trained) and facility (i.e., U.S. owned).
Curious of if anybody knows more about "medical tourism" than I do, and if they have any thoughts on the industry / practice.
My understanding is that there are certain risks—particularly risk of bacterial infection in some countries and surgical complications—but that these can be largely mitigated with choice of doctor (i.e., U.S. trained) and facility (i.e., U.S. owned).
Curious of if anybody knows more about "medical tourism" than I do, and if they have any thoughts on the industry / practice.