The search for low cost world-class medical tourism treatment goes on. Many people continue to scout for medical treatment in hospitals and other medical clinics located in places other than in their own countries – where they can relax and enjoy too the tourist attractions offered by other countries and at the same time undergo medical, dental, cosmetic and plastic surgery. One such internationally famous medical tourism destination is Brazil, particularly for the rich and famous who wish to have cosmetic and plastic surgery and maintain their anonymity. While Brazil is new in the global market for non-cosmetic procedures, Brazil has long been known as a destination for cosmetic surgery. In fact, Brazil is the second largest market for plastic surgery in the world.

The skill of Brazilian plastic surgeries are known worldwide. Not to mention that the surgeons in Brazil undergo rigorous training. No wonder, the demand for obesity surgeries, among others have been on the increase.

The famous plastic surgeon of Brazil is no other than Ivo Pitanguy who founded in 1963 the Ivo Pitanguy Clinic which later expanded and is now known as Ivo Pitanguy Clinic Health and Beauty Center. Today, this clinic is headed by Dr. Gisela Pitanguy, a daughter of the famous plastic surgeon – a physician and psychotherapist, who launched in Brazil in 2000 her line of cosmetics called PreVious. The medical surgical staff consisting of highly qualified plastic surgeons of the clinic is still headed by Professor Ivo Pitanguy. Dr. Ivo Pitanguy extends free medical services for the low income’s population in Brazil. Brazil is located in South America.

Sao Paulo, South America’s largest city is located in Brazil. Sao Paulo is also one of the largest cities in the world in terms of population. It is also Brazil’s commercial and industrial center. Brazil, by the way is the largest and most populous country in Latin America, with a population of 186 million. To sports aficionado, Brazil is about Pele, the former Brazilian football player rated by many as the greatest footballer of all time who was given the title Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee.

Not many know that in terms of general medical treatment, Brazil has the most hospitals of any country outside the US that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCAHO), the largest US Hospital Accreditation organization.

In Brazil, it takes eleven (11) years of combined medical school and residency to practice. If we combine the fact that hospitals in Brazil are duly credited by JCAHO, the availability of reputable and skilled surgeons, its thriving eco-tourism industry (especially its lush Amazon rainforests and the beautiful beaches), its rich history and culture, it is easy indeed to market medical tourism packages in Brazil – especially in the field of cosmetic and plastic surgeries. Considering too, that the devaluation of the real (Brazilian currency) vis-à-vis the US dollar has made Brazil a favorite destination for low cost, world-class medical treatment.

Not to mention the warm Brazilian hospitality.

The Middle East market is specially being targeted by Brazil for its medical tourism. Surprisingly, a new medical tourism package recently launched in Brazil caters to those with hair loss. Brazil has experienced hair transplant experts from the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. How is the transplant done? Simply by having individual hair follicles removed from one part of the patient’s scalp and placed on the area suffering from hair loss. A typical hair transplant operation cost about 1,500 pounds.

Women may be interested to know too that the Brazilians have mastered the so-called “Brazilian Butt Lift.” Not bust lift but butt lift. To help prevent the sagging of the rear end and to give it a more youthful appearance.

Brazil as a country has gone a long way indeed. Once a colony of Portugal from its discovery by Pedro Alvares Cabral in 1500 until its independence in 1822 – today, Brazil is one of the ten largest economies in the world with a diversified middle-income economy. Brazil can also boost of a flourishing microfinance industry and a growing medical tourism industry. By the way, Brazil has a presidential-federal republic headed by President Luis Lula.

Also, this article is specially written for the vain and the rich Filipinos who may be interested to broaden their knowledge about cosmetic and plastic surgery.

Have a joyful day!