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Cosmetic surgery tourism is a phenomenon that has driven the prices by leaps and boundaries in recent decades. Popular destinations for cosmetic surgery tourism include Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, South - Africa and Thailand. What does the Philippines have to offer in comparison to other popular cosmetic surgery hot spots?

The primary advantage of an operation in the Philippines is the price. Given the current exchange rate (1 USD: 41 Pesos as of April 2008), the cost of plastic surgery in the Philippines is only a fraction of the cost in other countries, particularly the United States and Europe. On the average, a typical breast enlargement costs around USD 7000-8000 in the United States. In the Philippines, which will cost around 3000-4000 USD at the current market price.

Although the cost is a primary consideration, it should not be the only factor to determine once and for the choice of surgeon. Wherever you are in the world, choosing the right plastic surgeon is the most important decision you have to make. In the Philippines there are a number of fully trained and highly qualified plastic surgeons was the formal training in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

The Philippine Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Inc (PAPRAS) is the only organization with the training fellowships in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. After training, a certification by the Philippine Board of Plastic Surgery (PBPS), which is the only organization with the mission of the Philippine College of Surgeons (PCS), to grant board certification in the field of plastic surgery.

State-of-the-art technology and professional medical expertise can be used by most Philippine hospitals and ambulatory surgery center. Patients can be assured of first class health services comparable to world standards. Make sure to ask if the center is accredited by the Ministry of Health.

Filipinos are known to be cheerful, caring, and compassionate. They are very warm and hospitable. Nursing care provided by Filipinos in the UK as it is legendary in the United States. This also applies to doctors. Their unique properties, they are in Excel Health Care Industry.

The language barrier can be very frustrating, especially for patients. Imagine trying to get something to your surgeon and everything he does is nod or shake their heads. Most Filipinos are fluent in English. This is an important advantage in the health professions. The communication between patient and doctor is of utmost importance to the first consultation and the post-operative period. It helps the surgical experience a "pleasant" "a.

Surgery in the Philippines offers clear benefits for potential patients of cosmetic surgery. Low cost, highly qualified plastic surgeons, and the world-class makes the Philippines a potential in the cosmetic tourism.

JOEL UNSON MD, a fully trained plastic surgeon from the Philippines. For more information about plastic surgery in the Philippines, you can visit his website at http://plasticsurgery.unson.com

Article by Joel UNSON MD, a fully trained Filipino Plastic Surgeon. The desire to improve facial, body care and rejuvenation makes Aesthetic (Cosmetic) surgery is one of the most exciting fields in medicine. It is a great privilege to be a part of this increasingly popular discipline. For more information about the author and cosmetic surgery in the Philippines, please visit