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Cosmetic Surgery Matchmaker for South Africa: Surgical Attractions

The company Surgical Attractions, at surgicalattractions.com, appeals to UK-based customers seeking discounted cosmetic surgery procedures tied to "recuperation holidays" in exotic parts of South Africa.  The Guardian highlighted Surgical Attractions in a recent article.   

Surgical Attractions matches customers with physicians in South Africa for a host of procedures (links below are to the SurgicalAttractions.com site):

FACE AND NECK
>> chin augmentation
>> cheek augmentation
>> dental surgery
>> ear surgery
>> eyelid surgery
>> face lift surgery (rhytidectomy)
>> forehead lift
>> hair transplants
>> lip augmentation
>> liposuction (lipoplasty)
>> laser skin resurfacing
>> neck lift surgery
>> nose surgery (rhinoplasty)
>> ophthalmic (eye) surgery

UPPER BODY
>> breast augmentation
>> breast lift
>> breast reduction
>> liposuction (lipoplasty)

MIDDLE BODY & HANDS
>> tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty)
>> laser skin resurfacing
>> liposuction (lipoplasty)

LOWER BODY
>> calf augmentation
>> liposuction (lipoplasty)

A testimonial from a Surgical Attractions customer was featured in Now Magazine.  Please share comments if you are familiar with these services or others in South Africa. 

MedRetreat offers Medical Discounts Abroad

MedRetreat blends luxury travel with common medical treatments by providers in India, Malaysia, South Africa, Thailand and Argentina (categories within this blog --Live2Travel)....all targeted at the US consumer.

In the words of their managing director:

“MedRetreat offers a variety of worldwide destinations matching the best surgeon and holiday vacation with the medical tourists requirements. And, to ensure the comfort and confidence of travelers, our international partnerships with professional, English speaking aides, provide the unparalleled service and security of a personal attendant for the entire medical retreat.”

Costa Rica, South Africa, & Common Criticisms

The Global reach of medical providers is astounding.  Just in the past week I've discovered countless examples of US citizens traveling abroad for medical care.  Here are some recent findings (again, if you have any additional details on these topics, please pass it along)

Costa Rica  Surgery Cosmetic and Dental Surgery 

The Resort Martino appears to have a Doctor on staff that performs  a wide range of plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures. 

Prisma Dental offers cut rate procedures like implants,  vaneers,  and bleaching.  A testimonial I found regarding these services mentioned the fees  for services were significantly below those offered by Connecticut dentists ($8K vs. $19K-$33K). 

South Africa Plastic Surgery Safari?

CBS reported on a promoter of surgery in South Africa;  Some  interesting bits:  The firm was founded  5  yrs ago by Lorraine Melvill, a  somewhat dated article (7/2002) cites her firm as servicing 20-30 customers per month with annual revenues exceeding  $5M.

Common Criticism of Going Abroad for Medical Procedures

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery warns that it's difficult to check the credentials of foreign doctors and that follow-up care could be problematic.