A Global Guide to Medical Tourism

By Lynn Okura

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Cosmetic Surgery
Popular destinations: Thailand, Panama, Korea, Mexico, Costa Rica

Traveling overseas for a cosmetic procedure like breast augmentation, liposuction or a facelift is not a new concept, but Woodman says it's a growing market.

Average facelift procedure:
United States: $10,500
Thailand: $5,000
Panama: $2,500

A patient room in Severance Hospital in Korea
Photo: Patients Beyond Borders

Published on November 06, 2009

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