Costa Rica Offers a Wealth of Modern Medical Services.
More and more Americans are choosing to come to Costa Rica for plastic surgery and it is not hard to see why. The cost of any kind of cosmetic procedure in Costa Rica is at least 75% cheaper than in the United States. Cosmetic surgery, cosmetic dentistry and gastric bypass surgery are Costa Rica’s newest hidden treasures it seems.
Each year thousands of men and women take advantage of the affordable and high quality care provided by Costa Rica’s cosmetic surgeons and dentists. In fact, a 1991 survey conducted by the University of Costa Rica found that 14.25% of all visitors to Costa Rica were coming here to receive some sort of medical care, most of which was cosmetic surgery and dental work. Now, 17 years later, the figure is surely on the increase.
Apart from the low cost, it is known that all the doctors are board certified and the facilities here are usually very good. From small specialty practices to internationally accredited hospitals like the Clinica Biblica (where 25% of the patients are foreigners) and the well reputed CIMA Hospital, as long as you do your research to weed out any bad eggs, the options here are of excellent quality.
Also, when making arrangements for their surgery, people find that they are offered a great variety of places to stay afterwards, some small hotels even double or specialize as recovery clinics set in beautiful locations, complete with nurses and 24 hour care. No wonder this business is booming. Medical procedures are cheaper to the point that they are actually affordable without insurance, the country is beautiful and you get pampered and cared for like kings and queens! Any type of surgery entails certain risks however, so it is important to consult with ones’ doctor first and to plan such a trip responsibly.
Another main advantage of medical tourism in Costa Rica is that the country is a gorgeous place to visit, and many combine the surgery with a vacation, and even stay longer than they had originally planned! Most recovery hotels actually do offer some tours for their guests. Some people, more adventurous, prefer to rent a car and go their own way depending on their post-operation health.
It is not surprising that many decide to come back with their families. A trip to some gorgeous pristine beach, among parrots, toucans, and monkeys in the most beautiful setting you could imagine, whether in the exuberant Caribbean or the serene Pacific, a relaxing stay in Monterverde, right in the heart of a cloud forest, or at the feet of the roaring, fuming, erupting and very much alive Arenal Volcano. National Parks, wildlife refuges, primary rain forests, Costa Rica has it all and is king for bio diversity and protection of the environment.
Taking the time to travel throughout the provinces of Costa Rica, it is easy to notice that in no other place you shall find so many variations in landscape and climate as here. Costa Rica houses an exuberance of nature. The Costa Ricans are friendly, and proud to show off their beautiful country. It is without a doubt a beautiful and peaceful place to come makeover your life, body or health.