Cosmetic Surgery in India - the Advantages

While many people currently believe that they also have the right to an appearance that enhances their beauty or strength or confidence, the cost of cosmetic surgery in western countries is still beyond the financial means of many.  However, in India, cosmetic surgery can cost 50% to 90% lower, while the quality of the work is just as high.

Having those larger breasts, or liposuction, or tummy tuck, or nose job, or whatever surgery that will make chances for making life more successful and enjoyable is no longer out of reach.  Even sex reassignment surgery that changes men into women, or vice versa, is possible! All you need to do is plan a looks revamping medical value trip to India.

There is no sign that demand for cosmetic surgery in western countries is slowing down. As per statistics released by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), during 2009-10, there was almost a 9% rise in the total number of cosmetic plastic surgeries with over 1.6 million surgical procedures. Since 1997, the total number of cosmetic procedures has almost doubled. Surgical procedures increased by more than 71%, and nonsurgical procedures more than doubled.

Benefits of Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery in India

India has a thriving medical tourism industry. Cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, and Chennai bustle with visitors from foreign countries who come for the low cost, high quality medical care.

The lower cost of living makes it possible for doctors and hospitals to charge much less and still provide high quality care.  Many of the doctors and physicians in India have been trained in the United States or United Kingdom. The clinics and hospitals are as highly equipped as in any other modern, western, industrialized country.  There are no wait times and surgery is scheduled for whenever the medical tourist requests it.

Patient care is state-of-the-art, with large hospital rooms often the size of hotel suites.  Medical staff is courteous, caring and fluent in English.  Aftercare is thorough and generous, often combining a vacation package that helps the patient recover much sooner, while basking on a warm Indian beach or resort.

The Role of Medical Tourism Agency in India

A good, well-established medical tourist agency can provide referrals to qualified doctors and accredited hospitals.  The agency can negotiate fees, work out a personal, individualized payment plan and provide all the arrangements for air travel, accommodation and a vacation as well.

Travel to India for cosmetic surgery is not only more cost effective, without sacrificing quality, but because it is also so far away, tourists may find it more discreet than having such work done at home.  It is certainly worth considering.

An Overview of Plastic Surgery in India

In India, plastic surgery can be performed at 50% to 90% of the cost in western countries.  The quality of services provided by plastic surgeons in India is equally as high as in the developed countries and hospitals and clinics are internationally accredited.

Plastic surgery used to be the domain of wealthy people and movie stars. However, average citizens are also now deciding to do something about parts of their bodies that do not make them happy.  They too deserve to have features distorted by disease or accident fixed, or to have something more attractive than what they were given at birth.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 1,555,614 plastic surgery procedures were performed in the United States in 2010.  This indicates that the plastic surgery market is in high demand.  No doubt advances in medical technology have made it possible to have procedures done more easily and cheaply.  However, in western countries like the United States it is still very expensive and not available to the vast majority of people who would like to get it done.

The surgeons, clinics and hospitals in India are state-of-the-art. The reason fees are so much less expensive than in the western world is that the cost of living in India is much lower.  Doctors, medical staff, hospitals and the medical tourism industry are able to pass those costs on to patients and provide them with services that are easier on the budget.

Different Plastic Surgeries Procedures in India

Every possible procedure is available. Major procedures such as breast augmentation, breast implant removals, nose job, tummy tuck, vaginal rejuvenation and many others are regularly done. Minor procedures such as chemical peel, laser hair removal or soft tissue fillers are also done.  Sex reassignment surgery is possible too.

Getting Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in India

The best advice is to do all the possible research on what medical tourists must know before travelling to any foreign country for medical care. Ask what guarantees can the surgeon and clinic provide, and what avenues of compensation there are if the service is not satisfactory.

Much of this can be handled by a medical tourism agency that is specialized in knowing the accredited doctors and clinics with the highest reputation.  A medical tourist agency can do all the hard work of arranging the medical details and making all travel and hotel arrangements. 

The agency can also arrange vacation, sight seeing and visits to attractions if the medical tourist wants time to relax before or after the procedure.  This is an excellent chance to combine getting a new beautiful body and travel to an exotic ancient country at a cost that is cheaper than staying home.