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Cosmetic Surgery Philippines
Certainly not the first name one might consider as being a world-leader in health tourism but, in recent years, the Philippines have really been gaining ground on the more established European and Central American nations. The country is currently undergoing a boom of medical travellers because the Philippine tourism board is now actively encouraging the practise as it sees it as a great way of bringing more money into the country. Thailand at the moment has the biggest share of the market in this part of Asia but the Philippines are slowly catching up to them and will shortly claim a larger slice of the overseas market than their Asian rival.
Vital Statistics
Population: 90.5 million
Currency: Peso
Official Languages: Filipino, English
President: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
The Department of Health and the Department of Tourism have jointly come up with a Medical Tourism Program which has really enhanced the quality and regulation of cosmetic surgery which is available in the Philippines. Many of the doctors and clinics you encounter will be fluent in English and thus there is no need to worry about what could be a tricky language barrier and the scenic settings of the Philippine islands mean that you can recover after your surgery in an idealistic, perhaps utopian setting. Don’t get carried away though; going to a country which is so far away, which you may know very little about, is not the easiest option by a long way. You should consider how being so far away from friends, family and home comforts will hamper, or in some cases help, your recovery.
The island is a lot more technologically advanced than you may first assume and thus state-of-the-art treatments and care will be available to anybody embarking upon the exciting adventure of medical tourism in this country. There are many properly certified clinics but it is important that you ask to see documentation from any institution which you choose, however professional it may seem at first. For surgery in the Philippines, it is probably best to search out individual surgeons rather than clinics. This can be done by performing a simple search-engine quest or, to be more thorough, there are companies in the U.K who can help put you in contact with the most competent doctors. The Philippines are a great choice for cheap prices and beautiful scenery which will help your recovery.