A Global Guide to Medical Tourism

By Lynn Okura
Original Content | November 06, 2009

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

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