An increasing number of people today have chosen vacations to locations far in the distance and to travel abroad for more than merely the hot weather, the sun and the sightseeing. Some are going as far as using surgery as a reason to travel great lengths, when in reality, the surgeries themselves are unncessary.

“It might not trip off the tongue like some holiday slogans. But more tourists than ever are being tempted by holidays offering sun, sightseeing and surgery.

It’s called healthcare tourism - going abroad for private treatment.

Dentists in eastern Europe were the first to attract British patients for teeth whitening and other cosmetic work.

But now plastic surgeons are following suit - offering bargain breast implants and other procedures.”

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