The World of Medical Tourism and the Cosmetic Surgery Industry, An Infographic

THE WORLD OF MEDICAL TOURISM AND THE COSMETIC SURGERY INDUSTRY Medical tourism is travelling outside one's own country for healthcare. The global medical tourism market is expected to reach $32.5 billion by 2019. Patients in developed nations travel for cheaper costing treatments to developing nations. Emerging trends show that medical tourism is evolving. Niche middle classes are travelling to developed nations and choosing quality of healthcare, over cost. Dubai has announced plans to become the medical tourism global destination of choice by 2020. The city intends to build 22 hospitals to attract 500,000 medical tourists a year and boost its economy by up to Dh 2.6 billion. Top 10 Countries Performing Procedures Italy (320,490) South Korea (248,413) France (205,696) China (402,560) USA (1,090,838) Japan (361,568) Colombia (238,146) Mexico (297,892) India (389,680) *Average number of proce dures per country Brazil (1,037,958) *Source International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Survey 5 Popular Treatments By Cost USA *Source medicaltourism.com 15,000 $15,000 $10,000 11,000 $9,000 $9,750 $8,000 7,000 4,000 1,000 INDIA 5,000 4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $3,500 3,000 $2,800 $3,000 2,000 1,000 COLOMBIA $5,000 5,000 4,000 $3,500 3,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 2,000 1,000 Risks & Safety Concerns Risks Risk Factors Varying Standards Each country has its own licensing, certification and accreditation regarding hospitals, clinics and There is no way of visiting the hospital or meeting the surgeon prior to your trip for ease of mind. EDICAL CERTIFED surgeons. Travel After Surgery Travelling long distances after surgery can pose certain risks, depending on the surgery undertaken. Minimal Legal Recourse CONTRACT If you have complications, other countries legal recourses may be different to your home country. Some international hospitals require a medical tourism patient to sign legal waivers. SAGREEMENTade and NTENESSETE Aftercare Aftercare is a major concern. It is very limited when you return home as you cannot have in person follow up examinations. Emerging Market Trends DON ES Darwio CORAL , SORTAL AUSTRALIA te In Australia a burgeoning middle class from the Asia Pacific region are flying in for treatment due to Australia's reputation for excellent standards of healthcare. OCEAN NSTRALIA SO .. WALES Pord Hedian WESTERN AUSTRALIA SOUTH Carnarvon Adela TA Perth TASMANIAer Satl For this demographic, high standards in healthcare is more important than the cost of treatments. Over 10,000 medical tourism patients flew into Australia in 2013 injecting more than $26 million into the national economy. This is double the number from 2006. where medical tourism was worth $12.7 million to the national economy. A Department of Resources, Energy& Tourism report on medical tourism in Australia found that the top countries of origin include New Zealand, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Indonesia and Vanuatu. References http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11212872.htm http://www.isaps.org/Media/Default/global-statistics/ISAPS-Results-Procedures-2010.pdf http://www.medicaltourism.com/en/compare-costs.html http://www.medicaltourism.com/en/what-are-the-risks-associated-with-medical-tourism-html http://www.isaps.org/medical-travel-guide/safety-considerations http://www.medicaltourismmag.com/blog/2014/03/medical-tourism-rise-land/ http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-06/an-aust-medical-tourism-kesha-west/5243868 http://www.austrade.gov.au/Tourism/Policies/Medical-tourism http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-fund-nib-to-offer-guarantee-on-cheap-overseas-plastic-surgery/story-fneuz9ev-1226863537975 http://www.thenational.ae/uae/tourism/dubai-reveals-master-plan-for-500-000-medical-tourists-a-year http://www.qmed.com/sites/default/files/ck.images/Growth.jpg http://lasvegas.medicaltourism.com/upload/pages/about-medical-tourism.jpg http://www.healthnews.com/resources/images/medical%20tourism%20cost.jpg?mw-636&fh-360&oext-png http://www.medical-tourism.com/_files//pages/3_pages_1348405576_169.png http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/62/Dubai_banner 2.jpg http://www.abc.net.awnews/image/950516-3x2-940x627.jpg http://www.allmedicaltourism.com/Articles/destinations/australia/australia/images/Australia.syndey_harbor_nightjpg http://vingroup.net/Uploads/2_Linh%20vuc%20hoat%20dong/2.Du%20an/VInmec.jpg http://internationalsecuritydiscipulus.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/luckycountry2.jpg http://drprem.com/medical-tourism/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2013/09/patient-with-doctor-discussing-prognosis jpg http://presswire.com/pr/mtqua/mtqua2.jpg http://www.dralviarmani.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/contract-300x199.jpg www.vervecosmeticclinic.com.au VERVE COSMETIC CLINIC Se MEDISPA Breast Implants TWENT Liposuction Tummy Tuck Breast Implants TRAVEL Face Lift Liposuction Rhinoplasty Tummy Tuck Face Lift Rhinoplasty