Medical Tourism

The quality of medical care at the leading private hospitals in Costa Rica has re-defined medical tourism in that country. Costa Rica Hospitals provide a affordable medical treatment option for North Americans that cannot afford the high cost of medical care or cannot wait for the long treatment wait times in their home country.

When you choose Costa Rica for bariatric, orthopedic, general surgery,dental work, cosmetic surgery, or any other medical treatment, you are choosing world-class, personalized care at affordable prices. It is natural to be wary of hospitals abroad, as you will be going to an alien place, probably for the first time. It is best if you take some time and do as much research as possible while choosing a hospital in Costa Rica. In this article, we will talk about what you can expect as a medical tourist from the top hospitals of Costa Rica.

Hospital Clinica Biblica: The hospital is equipped with the latest technology in the medical field. For instance, the use of cutting edge laparoscopic surgery methods have reduced patient recovery time and

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Bariatric surgery in Costa Rica is an attractive option for those from the USA and Canada thanks to the high quality and affordable cost of medical care in Costa Rica. People with a BMI of 35 and above may consider various low cost weight loss surgeries like gastric sleeve and gastric band in Costa Rica when they are unable to lose weight with diet and exercise alone.

Some people with BMI of less than 35 may also be eligible for bariatric  surgery if they have co-morbidities like hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes, etc.

Weight loss surgery helps to reduce weight by reducing the capacity for food intake, lowering absorption of nutrients by the digestive system or using a combination of the first two methods.

How Weight Loss Surgery in Costa Rica can be Advantageous for You

• Weight loss surgery is quite costly in the USA, because medical insurance usually does not pay for bariatric surgeries. Hence, the cost of, say, gastric bypass in the US would be upwards of $35,000, whereas in Costa Rica gastric bypass is a

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Going for Same Day or Immediate Load Dental Implants in Costa Rica can be an ideal way to get the sparkle back in your smile. Costa Rica has always been a well-known and affordable medical and dental tourism destination.

Same day dental implants (also known as mini dental implants) are more advantageous for you than their traditional counterparts. Here’s how:

Same Day/Immediate Load Dental Implants Vs. Traditional Dental Implants

Same Day/Immediate Load Dental Implants are:

• Fast and easy: The dentist inserts a titanium post and then a temporary tooth/crown over it. The entire thing is done in not more than 15 to 20 minutes.
• Osseo integration is quick and in 30 days, the permanent crown is put in place.
• The Immediate Load Dental implant can be set at an angle, if need be, and removes the need for bone grafting.

Traditional implants are:

• Slow and fussy: Traditional implants consists of the following steps:

1. First surgery: The dentist exposes the jaw bone and inserts a 4mm titanium post. You have to wait for 2 to 6 months until the bone grows around the post.
2. Second surgery: the

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Hip resurfacing is a surgical treatment for people suffering from severe, debilitating hip pain due to arthritis or accidents. Patients considering hip resurfacing abroad are bound to have many questions, especially about activity levels post-surgery.This article will examine whether patients can take up activities like rock-climbing and other outdoor sport after their hip resurfacing surgery in India, Mexico, Costa Rica and other reputed medical tourism locations. Outdoor Physical Activity after Hip Resurfacing Many candidates for hip resurfacing are still in the prime of life, so concerns about activity levels are common. Majority of hip resurfacing patients can return home in four to six days after surgery.

• As with other surgeries, patients need to be careful not to contract infections. Later in life, if patients need to be operated on or even have dental work done, they should inform the doctor about their hip resurfacing surgery.
• After hip rehabilitation, patients experience much better range of motion and strength in the hip joint. After about a year or so, they can get back to their activity levels pre-arthritis or pre-trauma. Ultimately what you can do depends on what you used to do before

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Sagging skin is a common problem faced by people who undergo significant weight loss after bariatric surgery abroad. This often comes in the way of the positive life that patients look forward to after all the hard work and commitment involved in weight loss surgery in Mexico, Costa Rica, India, Belgium, and other medical tourism centers. For this reason, patients may benefit from plastic surgery after weight loss surgery.

Drooping skin is not just a cosmetic problem. Large amounts of loose skin can hamper how you dress and your other daily chores as well as create health issues like rashes and infection.

Cost of plastic surgery procedures is quite prohibitive in the US, UK, and Canada. Patients looking at cheap plastic surgery after weight loss surgery would do well to go abroad to maximize savings.

Which Plastic Surgery Procedures May be Necessary after Weight Loss Surgery?

Plastic surgery after obesity surgery is often done in several stages. When the weight loss is massive, it leaves loose skin all over the body including abdomen, buttocks, thighs, breasts, arms, face and neck. One or

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Hernia surgery in Mexico is safe, affordable, and hassle-free. Mexico is an established medical tourism destination internationally and is especially popular with Americans because of the proximity and high quality of medical care. (The other preferred medical tourism destination for hernia surgery is India. Read about the cost of Incisional (Ventral) Hernia Repair Price.)

A hernia is an abnormal bulging of internal organs, often the intestine. It happens because of a weakness in a muscular wall. This weakness itself can happen because of various reasons. There are different types of hernia, namely Inguinal, Femoral, Hiatal, and Umbilical, etc.

Treatment options for hernia

• Open Mesh Surgery: A small incision is made at the hernia site. The bulging tissue is then returned to the abdominal cavity. The repair of this area is completed by first sealing the hernia rupture or hole with a plug made of a sterile mesh material, and then suturing a piece of sterile mesh material over the mesh seal.

• Laparoscopic Surgery: The patient is put under general anesthesia. A surgeon inserts small tubes through the abdominal wall, one

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Anyone who has had injuries in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament has been through a lot of pain and is anxious to get the ligament reconstructed as soon as possible. If you are one of these people, getting your Anterior Cruciate Ligament surgery done in Mexico, Costa Rica or India can bring you relief quickly at unbelievably low costs.

ACL is said to occure more commonly in women than in men. A tear in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament happens because of a sudden direction change or when a deceleration force crosses the knee. The patient often feels or hears a popping sensation, has the rapid onset of swelling, and develops a buckling sensation in the knee when attempting to change direction.

Is Anterior Cruciate Ligament surgery done in Mexico, Costa Rica and India?

Yes, very much. The surgical procedure of ACL repair overseas adheres to the standards followed everywhere:

Surgical treatment of the torn ACL usually involves an arthroscopic surgical reconstruction of the injured ligament. Although different types of tissue have been utilized to reconstruct the ACL, the most common type involves harvesting the central third of the patellar

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Lap band fills & adjustments are necessary for optimum results from a lap band procedure. The lap band adjustments help drive and manage the weight loss. The band fill procedure is usually painless and takes a few minutes to do. Engaging a qualified lap band fill doctor before the procedure is recommended. Especially, if you are going to Mexico, Costa Rica or other overseas destination for the lap band, traveling back to the doctor who performed the surgery might not be practical. Below are some common questions about lap band fills followed by a link to a resource where fill doctors that accept overseas patients is highlighted. Always consult your bariatric physician before making any decisions based on the information provided here. He will be in the best position to advise you based on your specific needs.

When is the first Lap band fill required?
The first fill is usually is done at 4 to 6 weeks after the the lap band surgery. It varies between individuals, depending upon the surgeon and patient. Most lap band patients require about three to five adjustments over a two

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Gastric Sleeve Surgery is a relatively new bariatric procedure. But quickly it is becoming a popular weight loss surgery option. Seeing the preliminary results of this surgery, some doctors claim that in the future it may become a very common bariatric surgery if not, THE most popular one.

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It is estimated that from over 150,000 to 600,000 people from USA, Canada, and Europe travel overseas each year for medical treatments. Of these, a large number of people visit India, Costa Rica & Mexico for orthopedic surgeries, including knee, hip, and shoulder surgeries. Many elderly people with chronic problems, such as hip or knee osteoarthritis, need surgery to get back their quality of life. However, they cannot afford the cost of private treatment in their own countries and opt to visit hospital overseas where the cost is substantially lower. This article focuses on the factors you should consider when looking for an expert orthopedic surgeon in India, Mexico or Costa Rica for a hip, knee, or shoulder surgery. High cost in USA and long waiting times in UK and Canada are the primary reasons that drive patients to India for orthopedic surgery.

While the cost of a total hip replacement in USA is around $40,000, the same surgery in India costs only $8,000 & $11,400 in Costa Rica. Similarly, a total knee replacement that costs around $45,000

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You might want a friend or relative to accompany you when you go for lap band in Tijuana, Mexico. Therefore, look for a hospital that has boarding arrangements for a guest accompanying

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Many people visit Mexico for low cost gastric bypass, a surgery for overweight. In a gastric bypass surgery, a surgeon divides the stomach into two connected parts—a small upper pouch and a larger, lower pouch. After the gastric bypass surgery, the patient automatically reduces food intake as he or she starts feeling full earlier. This leads to a dramatic weight loss over a period of six months to two years. Gastric bypass surgery also significantly reduces morbid obesity related illnesses, such as hypertension and heart disease, and related deaths by up to 40% .

Although the advantages of gastric bypass surgery are well documented, many severely obese people are discouraged by the high cost of the surgery. The average cost of the surgery is around $25,000 in USA. Insurance companies in the USA pay for the surgery only if the patient has a BMI of over 40 and can prove that he or she has made other serious non-surgical efforts to control weight. When this is not always possible, many patients opt for low cost gastric bypass surgery

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Cranioplasty is the neurosurgery repair of deformity or defect in the skull. It involves the use of a bone graft to repair a gap or defect in the vault of the skull. The graft is done using bone from the pelvis, rips, or part of an adjacent skull bone. Even synthetic material, such as silastic or tantalum, can be used instead of bone to make cranioplasty implants. Although cranioplasty is considered more as cosmetic surgery, research shows that it can also be used for neurological improvement. Refer Neurology India - The Effects of Cranioplasty…..

Many patients from America, Canada, UK and Europe are nowadays opting for cranioplasty in India. This article examines the reasons for India’s popularity as a medical tourism destination. It also points out the factors you should consider when looking for the best hospital for cranioplasty in India.

Patients who either do not have private medical insurance or do not have adequate insurance coverage cannot afford the high cost of cranioplasty in USA and other developed countries. For instance, the surgery costs $18,000 in USA whereas the cost if cranioplasty in India

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Cranioplasty is the neurosurgery repair of deformity or defect in the skull. It involves the use of a bone graft to repair a gap or defect in the vault of the skull. The graft is done using bone from the pelvis, rips, or part of an adjacent skull bone. Even synthetic material, such as silastic or tantalum, can be used instead of bone to make cranioplasty implants. Although cranioplasty is considered more as cosmetic surgery, research shows that it can also be used for neurological improvement. Refer Neurology India - The Effects of Cranioplasty…..

Many patients from America, Canada, UK and Europe are nowadays opting for cranioplasty in India. This article examines the reasons for India’s popularity as a medical tourism destination. It also points out the factors you should consider when looking for the best hospital for cranioplasty in India.

Patients who either do not have private medical insurance or do not have adequate insurance coverage cannot afford the high cost of cranioplasty in USA and other developed countries. For instance, the surgery costs $18,000 in USA whereas the cost if cranioplasty in India

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