Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Women Go Overseas For Breast Implant Bargains

Breast implants are in high demand, but at the price of implants, many women who would like implants can't afford to get them – at least not in North America. And that's why women are going overseas for breast implant bargains.

Breast implants in countries like Costa Rica, India, and Singapore can cost half as much as they do at home. That means you can pay for your trip and still save a bundle.

Some would have you believe that you are putting your health at risk by doing this, and with some plastic surgeons in some countries that might be the case, but the surgeons in other countries will receive comparable care. In fact, you may find facilities that are superior to ours in the United States. It is truly a case of doctor versus doctor.

However, if you are considering going overseas for breast implants to save some money, it is important that you do your homework, so that you know and understand what type of care you will be getting. Your health and safety can be at risk if you do not do your homework properly.

One more consideration is that after you're home and healing, your doctor is thousands of miles away. Should a complication arise, you will have to rely on U.S. facilities and physicians.

More than a half million Americans head overseas for surgical procedures each year so the idea isn’t a new one, but it is only in recent years that women are taking advantage of these savings for breast implants.

Both saline and silicone implants are available around the world, so if you are considering going overseas for implants just be sure you do your homework.