The past few years have seen a dramatic change in the public perception of plastic surgery, leading to a sharp increase in demand. In fact, so popular has plastic surgery become that it is hard to turn on the television or open a magazine without encountering stories of lives transformed as a result of work being done. Vastly improved treatments and increased social acceptance has lead to plastic surgery becoming a normalized practice, as viable and realistic to the housewife as it is to the Hollywood star. None of which is surprising, considering the very real and immediate benefits plastic surgery can bring to the patients appearance and self-esteem.
However, plastic surgery can still be beyond the budget of many, which is why there is a growing trend for people to travel to parts of the world where the standard of expertise and post-operation care is just as good as home, but up to 70 % cheaper. Such savings are made due to favorable exchange rates This is particularly significant when you consider that medical health insurance doesnt cover the cost of elective cosmetic surgery. So now patients are choosing to enjoy holidays to exotic destinations such as Brazil in...