Surgery South of the Border
It seems that plastic surgery has not only become a universal trend but is now becoming the desired choice for those who want to improve their physical appearance. More than 11.5 million surgeries were performed in America in the last year according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
With so many opting for plastic surgery yearly, the trends and advances being made in the operating world are sometimes mind-boggling. The newest trend for Americans seeking surgery? Heading south of the border.
Many Americans are headed to the second largest city in Mexico, Guadalajara, to get nipped and tucked for a cheaper price than in the states. Apparently plastic surgery is “in” right now in Guadalajara and most hospitals even offer discounted prices to the homeless so they can look their best on the streets. Sound crazy? You’re not the only one that thinks so. The crazier part is, the homeless aren’t the only ones getting liposuction and breast augmentations daily throughout the city.
According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Mexico has one of the fastest growing plastic surgery markets in the world and the number of American’s traveling to cities like Guadalajara has grown dramatically.
American based companies that cater to “out of country plastic surgery” are only encouraging Americans to take the plunge and possibly risk their lives. There are now several companies that connect Americans with bilingual drivers who pick them up from the airport, take them to their scheduled surgeries and drive them to a hotel afterwards. However, no matter how accessible and cheap these surgeries are, as with most things south of the border, safety is a question.
The hospitals in places like Guadalajara aren’t always what we would call “up to par” and several horror stories have been reported regarding botched surgeries. Americans may think they’re getting a bargain when they travel to other countries like Mexico and China for surgeries, though it’s hard to imagine they could be shocked when they come back with one breast larger than the other. When cutting costs, buy cheaper shampoo, not a cheaper nose.
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October 5th, 2007 at 3:56 pm
“When cutting costs, buy cheaper shampoo, not a cheaper nose.” Absolutely! I couldn’t agree more! My grandfather was a farmer, and he used to remind me (a lot) that if you can’t afford it, then save up until you can. He lived through the great depression, so it’s understandable that he held that view. Today, though, cosmetic and plastic surgeons will offer patients installment plans and there are numerous lending companies dedicated to financing plastic surgery. If you live in Denver or the surrounding area and are considering breast augmentation in Colorado, then check out this site, because these plastic surgeons have a nice page about your options for paying for your procedure. And don’t go out of the States, because although it may seem cheap, you’ll probably pay much more than you ever anticipated.