, as well as countries in Central America, South America and the Caribbean, to undergo various procedures, including cosmetic surgeries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For example, some patients may be looking at an operation that could cost $10,000 in New York City, but if they do it in another country, such as the Dominican Republic or Mexico, they may be able to get it at a substantial discount, according to Sayed.Josef Hadeed, also a double board-certified plastic surgeon, noted that traveling for surgery can be tempting given that other countries offer package deals.
Dr. Edmond Ritter, the section chief of reconstructive and plastic surgery at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York, said it is important for patients to do their due diligence about finding the right surgeon and developing a relationship with them. "The patient should be aware that they are going to somebody who is well-trained and board certified," Ritter told FOX Business.
Another issue with traveling abroad for surgery is that, in some cases, a patient might not be able to even get ahold of their doctor afterward.
Unaffordable elective surgery in America?
Medical reasons, I guess.