Dr. Jugenburg is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Jugenburg practices Plastic Surgery in Toronto, Ontario.
I have recently seen a pamphlet for company that arranges cosmetic surgery trips to a South American country. It reminded me that medical tourism still exists. And it left me wondering: why do people go to other countries to have their cosmetic surgery? I've always been baffled by this. Money is clearly the main issue here. BUT there's a big 'but'...... When your health, well being, and life are on the line, are you really trying to find the cheapest surgeon???
Traveling to international destination, often to less developed countries puts you at risk. Assuming that the surgeon who will be performing you surgery is properly trained, you still don't know whether or not the faciliity he works out of is properly equiped. Is he using the proper instruments. Breast implants, for example, are mady by various companies. Are getting a cheaper Chinese or Russian product??? How do you know. But here is the biggest problem... what if you develop a complication? While serious complications are rare, no surgeon can ever give you a 100% guarantee that a complication will not occur. And if it does, and it is serious enough to require hospitalization.... do you really want to be admitted to the local hospital in Guatemala or India? How much will that cost you? Will you get the same level of care you would have received in your home country?
Plastic Surgeon in North America are not the only ones with the knowledge and skill to perform cosmetic surgery. The issue here is, however, that when you travel to another country you have no knowledge of their system. You may get scammed by a person with no plastic surgery training whatsoever. You may be taken to a hospital with no supplies. Next time you go to the Carribean or another part of the world, take a look at their hospital system. Some healthcare systems require that the family bring in their own toilet paper, tovels, and medications.
Don't risk your life. Make sure your surgeon has the proper certification and that there is a proper support system available.
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