Medical tourism service firm gets kick of facilitating cheap cosmetic surgeries

Aside from being one of the more popular tourism destinations in Asia, Malaysia is one of the top five destinations for medical tourism in the world, with over 35 private hospitals catering to the niche market. Its appeal lies not just in the low cost and world-class facilities but also the privacy it offers, particularly in cosmetic surgeries, says Loraine Reinsfield, managing director of Beautiful You Holidays, a company which facilitates medical trips to Malaysia's capital city, Kuala Lumpur.

She adds: “One of your primary concerns may be what people around you may say about your decision to have cosmetic plastic surgery. The advantage of Beautiful You Holidays is that you can simply tell your family, friends and colleagues you are going away for a well-earned break.”

Elective surgeries are not typically covered by health insurance companies in the West, and because the costs can run to thousands of dollars, surgery abroad is the next best option. Breast augmentation in Kuala Lumpur, for instance, will cost a patient a third of what she will spend in the United States. The all-inclusive package already includes the procedure, hospital stay, at least 10 days accommodation in a 4- or 5-star hotel, transportation, airport pickup and drop-off and post-operative care.

“The cost advantage comes in with the low cost of living and wages compared to the UK, US, New Zealand or Australia, coupled with the fact that there is no tax paid on treatments,” Ms. Reinsfield notes.

An article in USA Today published online in January of 2010, listed medical tourism as one of the top travel trends for 2010. It said the industry will continue to grow with an estimated 1.6 million Americans will have sought surgery abroad by 2012, citing a report by Deloitte Center for Health Solutions. The main come-on is still the cheaper cost, which is 30-70% lesser compared to US hospitals, along with the free vacation.

One of the advantages of hiring a like Beautiful You Holidays is the peace of mind it offers. The client can just concentrate on getting herself prepared while the company does the rest. Their services range from bargaining with surgeons, finding accommodations, arranging trips to local tourist spots during the needed downtime, and ensuring that the client will get the most out of her stay in Malaysia.

Ms. Reinsfield touts the company's 6 Easy Steps service: first is the initial contact and registration for cosmetic plastic surgery, then get the quote for the estimated surgical cost, secure the travel confirmation, schedule surgery, touch down in Malaysia and arrive at the hospital.

“We pride ourselves on making sure our customers are perfectly looked after at all times during their surgery overseas, from the time they fly out to the moment they touch down safely back home,” says Ms. Reinsfield.

She credits the dedication of the Malaysian Government to install stringent accreditation and standardization process to professionalize the industry. As a result the medical tourism industry in Malaysia benefitted from the world-class facilities, expertise of its surgeons and excellent service and has added incentive for men and women who want to look and feel good to seek cosmetic surgeries abroad.

Medical tourism is not exactly a new concept as prohibitive hospital costs force families to cross international borders for cheaper surgeries and holistic treatments. In recent years, the number of medical tourists rose along with the shrinking purse of the Western countries and Malaysia is staking its claim as one of the best destinations for those seeking cosmetic surgery abroad.

Beautiful You Holidays
PO Box 147 020, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand

This release was published on openPR.