AMM 80: Risks of Overseas Cosmetic Procedures
May 17, 2024
Explore the growing trend of medical tourism in aesthetic medicine with insights from various experts on the risks and benefits of seeking procedures abroad. Learn about the legal implications, quality assessment challenges, and potential complications associated with overseas treatments. Tune in for valuable advice on making informed decisions when considering aesthetic procedures outside your home country.
Quick Takes
- Medical tourism is trending upwards due to cost, privacy, and access to advanced treatments.
- Experts caution against pursuing aesthetic procedures abroad without thorough research.
- Concerns include negative outcomes, revision surgeries, risks of non-standard treatments, and lack of regulation in other countries.
Episode Transcript
Good day! Welcome to another episode of the Aesthetic Medicine Minute. Today is May 17th, 2024.
Medical tourism is trending upward, with cost, privacy, and access to advanced treatments being the primary drivers. Several experts weigh in on the pros and cons of this trend, particularly in the context of traveling abroad for aesthetic procedures.
Amanda Howard, an attorney at Florida Healthcare Law Firm, is seeing more cases related to negative outcomes in aesthetic procedures performed overseas. She emphasizes the importance of understanding legal implications and risks.
Dr. Paul Durand, a Miami-based board-certified plastic surgeon, notes a significant part of his practice involves revision surgeries for procedures done abroad. He highlights the difficulty in assessing the quality of surgeons and facilities in other countries.
Dr. Michael D. Mirmanesh, with extensive experience in aesthetic surgeries, warns of the significant risks associated with cheaper overseas procedures and non-standard treatments, such as silicone injections.
Pamela Weinberger, a nationally certified Physician Associate in Miami, points out the lack of adequate training and regulation in some countries, which often leads to complications requiring corrective treatments.
These experts collectively caution against pursuing aesthetic procedures abroad without thorough research. They advise potential medical tourists to consider the legal, health, and safety aspects carefully before making a decision.
That’s today’s insight on medical tourism in aesthetic medicine. Join me tomorrow for another minute in the world of aesthetics. Stay sculpted, and stay confident.