Mexico is a world power in plastic and cosmetic surgery

2023-08-09 18:00:37

Currently, it is estimated that Mexico receives approximately 1.2 million medical tourists per year, just below Thailand.
Unlike developed countries, patients can save between 35 and 85% of the total cost of their procedures.
The appeal of plastic and cosmetic surgery in Mexico is not limited to competitive prices but also to the quality of the doctors.

Throughout the last few years, Mexico has experienced a significant boom in the field of medical tourism. As a result, today it is one of the most prominent countries worldwide in this category. While a point to highlight is that within the most sought-after medical specialties are plastic and cosmetic surgerybut what is behind this phenomenon?

Cheaper prices than in other countries

To put it in context, every year our country receives approximately 1.2 million tourists who arrive for medical purposes. The figure is only below Thailand, which is the absolute leader. According to Bancomext data, Mexican hospitals serve patients from the United States, France, Japan and other destinations, who can save between 35 and 85% of the total cost of their procedures.

Much of the savings is due to cost of treatments. When managing the prices in Mexican pesos, a noticeable decrease in the final cost is obtained. In fact, even though the dollar is used as the type of currency, the payment that patients must make is less than that of their countries of origin.

Another point to consider is that it is not just about paying for the plastic and aesthetic surgery but everything that an intervention of this type implies. With this, we refer to the stay in the days before and after the operation. During this period, other expenses such as food and even going to tourist sites are carried out.

The appeal of cosmetic and plastic surgery in Mexico is not limited to competitive prices. The quality of Mexican medical professionals, the modern hospital infrastructure, as well as the opportunity to enjoy beautiful tourist spots during the recovery process, are other factors that attract medical tourists to cities such as Cancun, Tijuana, Puerto Vallarta and of course, Mexico City.

All of the above not only promotes the national economy but also reinforces Mexico’s reputation as a high-quality healthcare destination.

Mexico also stands out in medical tourism for psychedelic purposes

Besides, Mexico has also established itself as a world leader in medical tourism for psychedelic purposes. These types of treatments are used for psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety. Also for him post-traumatic stress disorder, OCD, addictions, eating disorder, chronic pain, migraine and fibromyalgia, among other diseases.

Some of the most famous places to offer psychedelic tourism are Oaxaca, San Luis Potosí, Veracruz, Chiapas, Morelos, Yucatán and Quintana Rooamong others, with festivals, excursions and attractive rituals to renew the soul while being in contact with nature.

Today in Mexico, the use of medical cannabis is legal; however, in the recreational sense it is still not legislated. In addition, there is no medical regulation to prescribe the use of psychedelics for medical treatment as in Canada, the United States, Australia and some European countries, which are interested in consumer safety and having people prepared who can medicate.

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Mexico is a world leader in medical tourism for psychedelic purposes