Plastic Surgery Prices: USA vs South America

If you live in USA and you are considering having a plastic surgery, you might want to compare the cost and services in other countries. Plastic surgery procedures in USA are not cheap; usually prices in South America countries, like Argentina, are about 50% to 70% lower.  You may wonder how it is possible that the prices are so low. This is due to two main factors:

1. The cost of living in Argentina is very low compared to United State. Medicine is no exception, lower surgeons’ charges and lower operating room maintenance fees make plastic surgery procedures in Argentina cheaper than in USA.
2. This, together with a favorable exchange rate used in Argentina (US$ 1 = ARS 3,8) offers you the opportunity to obtain top quality treatments and affordable prices.

Less expensive treatments, doesn’t mean a lower standard of care, Argentinean surgeons are considered amongst the best in the world.

Prices listed below are average for cosmetic procedures  as reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) on April 27, 2010. Prices in US dollars.

We are offering a wide range of health services to satisfy your needs regarding both health and cosmetics. In the middle of financial crisis worldwide patients are seeking for affordable treatments.

Costs of plastic sugery in Argentina combined with the high standard of argentinian private clinics, physicians and hospitals makes this south american country the main destination of U.K and american patients.

The best qualified physician are part of our organization. Another plus is the chance to choose among a series of financial plans and combined treatments – suited for almost everyone. And the facilities – which can be appreciated in the photographs – are perfectly comfortable.

We are offering different services, among them; Plastic Surgery (Breast implants, liposuction, tummy tuck, abdominoplasty…) also Hair Transplant, Dermatology, Assisted Fertilization, Dentistry, Bariatric Surgery are becoming part of our services because of the high demand.

Its more than Low cost, its affordable cost-effective choice.

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In the field of health and medical care, Argentina compares favorably with other Latin American countries. (From: National Encyclopedia, US)

COSTS OF MEDICAL TREATMENTS IN ARGENTINA
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Some information on Argentinian Health Situation

National health policy is determined by the Department of Public Health, an agency of the Ministry of Social Welfare. In 1998 Argentina had an estimated 108,800 physicians, 28,900 dentists, 15,300 pharmacists, 29,000 nurses, and 11,100 medical technicians. There were an estimated 2.7 doctors per 1,000 people as of 1999. Nutritional requirements are comfortably met and, in 2000, 79% of the population had access to safe drinking water and 85% had adequate sanitation. Health and medical services for workers are provided by clinics of unions, and employers are usually required to provide free medical and pharmaceutical care for injured workers. In Argentina the private sector plays a role in the provision of health services, ensuring social security through organizations called Obras Sociales. Funding for health services comes from employee payroll taxes and contributions.