One of the trends that we have seen taking place in the global environment in regards to plastic surgery is the trend towards medical tourism. People from America head to developing countries with big medical communities to get inexpensive plastic surgery procedures. People from Australia cross the waters to America to do the same thing.
It is commonly known that there are some risks involved when going overseas to get plastic surgery. This has caused the topic of plastic surgery tourism to spark big debates. Some countries have tried to put a hold on the number of international procedures that take place. But despite these concerns, most people don't actually understand the risks involved in leaving your home country to get plastic surgery.
The Washington Post has a story this week that details the serious risks and complications that are involved in getting plastic surgery in a foreign country. They point out worst case scenarios which can include botched procedures, bad drugs and inadequate medical service. This is something that's important to read if you're even remotely considering getting plastic surgery anywhere besides near your home.
Question of the Day: What are the risks of plastic surgery tourism for the patient and for the industry as a whole?
