1.2 Million Americans Jet Off to Mexico Annually for Affordable
Surgeries! From body transformations to cosmetic enhancements,
procedures like bariatric and plastic surgery in Mexico offer jaw-dropping savings of up to 80%
compared to US prices.
SAN
DIEGO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
According to a report published in the New York Post,
approximately 1.2 million residents of the United States travel to Mexico each year for elective surgeries,
seeking significant cost savings. These surgeries, including
procedures such as plastic surgery and weight loss surgery in
Mexico, can offer savings of up to
80% compared to similar procedures in the US.
According to a report published in the New
York Post, approximately 1.2 million residents of the United States travel to Mexico each year for elective surgeries,
seeking significant cost savings.
Josef Woodman, CEO of Patients
Beyond Borders, highlighted in an interview to NPR that before the
pandemic, 1.2 million Americans were visiting Mexico for elective medical treatments such as
weight loss surgery in Mexico. He
also noted that the medical tourism market in Mexico is rapidly recovering and approaching
pre-pandemic levels.
Mexico boasts one of the
strongest economies in Latin
America, with well-educated doctors, extensive expertise,
and top-quality medical infrastructure. Consequently, it remains
the preferred international destination for US citizens, attracting
more visitors than Canada.
In 2019, prior to the pandemic, approximately 40 million
Americans visited Mexico, as
reported by the National Travel and Tourism Office. A research
study published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
revealed that Mexico was the most
common choice for Americans seeking medical tourism, accounting for
41% of all medical tourism visits.
In 2023, it is estimated that around $264
million will be spent on medical tourism services in
Mexico, according to Dr.
David Vequist, the founder and
director of the Center for Medical Tourism Research, as reported by
Forbes.
Many individuals who travel overseas for medical treatment often
emphasize the significance of affordable costs. According to a 2020
study, a striking 92% of participants identified low costs in
Mexico as a key motivating factor.
For instance, gastric sleeve cost in the US can range between
$9,000 to $27,000, which can exclude additional expenses
like anesthesia and medications. A gastric sleeve surgery in
Tijuana, Mexico, ranges from
$4,000 to $6,000 with the average cost around $5,000.
Contrary to the stereotype of subpar quality associated with
medical tourism, consumers have certain quality expectations and
are willing to pay for them. Dr. Vequist said that by prioritizing
safety and security, choosing the appropriate healthcare provider
and facility, and exploring various options, it becomes highly
likely that you can make a decision that enables you to access
high-quality healthcare at a more affordable cost through medical
tourism.
Additionally, some patients choose to travel because of more
relaxed regulations in Mexico. Dr.
Valorie Crooks, a geography
professor at Simon Fraser University in
Canada, informed The New York Times that patients may initially seek
medical care in the United States.
Based on this, they often encounter restrictions such as being
deemed "too young or too old for orthopedic surgery" or "too small
or too large for bariatric surgery." Consequently, they turn to
Mexican doctors for assistance.
Driven by increasing demand for weight loss surgery and cosmetic
surgery, Mexico is witnessing the
establishment of state-of-the-art hospitals and medical centers.
Notably, a 33-story medical facility in Tijuana, near San
Diego, has positioned itself as a top-tier medical tourism
destination.
About Jet Medical Tourism®
Jet Medical Tourism® is a reputable and dedicated facilitator of
weight loss surgery in Mexico and
plastic surgery procedures in Mexico. As a leader in medical tourism to
Mexico for US patients, the
company is known for its commitment to high-quality care and its
extensive experience in handling complex bariatric surgery and
cosmetic surgery procedures. Patients trust Jet Medical Tourism®
for its dependable services and cutting-edge medical and surgical
treatments at a much lower cost.
Media Contact
Kent Roberts, Jet Medical
Tourism®, 1 855-506-6188, schedule@jetmedicaltourism.com,
https://jetmedicaltourism.com/
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