Who in their right mind would go to Mexico for plastic surgery? After all,
isn't it a third world country?

Mexico is not exactly a first world country, but, at least in its
metropolitan areas, it is far from a third world country.

It is also home to a fine medical school at the University of Guadalajara,
where a lot of American students receive their medical degrees. Guadalajara is
also the location of the prestigious Institute of Reconstructive Surgery
which has been educating physicians from around the world in the latest surgical
techniques for over 35 years.

Guadalajara alone has more than 75 certified plastic surgeons and most of the
hospital facilities are first rate. Another benefit is the culture of care you
will find in Mexico. Unlike most US doctors who seem to be in an eternal rush to
get their patients out of their offices, in Mexico doctors spend time listening
to their patients' needs and responding to their concerns.

Most of the doctors in Mexico speak at least a little English. Many of them
have taken graduate courses or have done their internships and/or residencies in
the States. Some are Board Certified by US licensing agencies.

In addition to Guadalajara, there are many fine plastic surgeons in Mexico
City and the northern city of Monterrey. There are also many clinics along the
Texas, Arizona and California borders, but there you are taking a bigger chance
that the care will not be first rate. If you are considering a border clinic,
take extra care in checking out the physicians and the facilities.

The cost of a face lift in Guadalajara is about $2500 US. A full suite of
services including lifting the eyelids and forehead will run about $6000. These
include your hospital or clinic stays.

Even Botox injections are substantially cheaper.

There are services such as Airlift, Inc., which is owned by a nurse, which
arrange everything for you, from your flight down, your accommodations while in
the county and the doctor, nursing and hospital fees.

In many cases, you can arrange to recuperate in a pleasant facility with
round the clock nursing care. By the time most of the swelling and bruising are
under control, you will be ready to return home with your new look.

There is a downside however. One of the reasons US care is so expensive is
malpractice lawsuits. One of the reasons that Mexican procedures are so cheap is
that malpractice is not recognized in Mexico. So, if something does go wrong,
you will have no recourse.

However, thousands of Americans, Canadian and even residents of South America
flock to Mexico every year for face lifts and other cosmetic procedures. I have
been living part time in Mexico for over nine years and have many friends who
have had successful surgeries.

Check out the credentials of any physician you are considering carefully, Try
to get references. If possible visit one of these cities beforehand so that you
can become familiar with the facilities available and you can meet with some of
the plastic surgeons.

There is a large ex-patriot community in and around these cities. You can
always find help and references by visiting with some of these residents, who
are among the biggest consumers of this type of care.

If you have a little sense of adventure and wish to save thousands of dollars
on cosmetic surgery, Mexico might be the place for you.

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