May 9th, 2013 at 9:00AM: We've all heard of medical tourism in which travelers head abroad to get liposuction or a nose job and then recuperate on the beach – but have you ever heard of a mustache transplant vacation?
Cosmetic surgeons in Turkey have been performing hair transplants on balding men for years; however, it seems there's now growing demand from men with bald upper lips.
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Turkey Offers Moustache Transplant Surgery Vacation Packages
May 9th, 2013 at 9:00AM: We've all heard of medical tourism in which travelers head abroad to get liposuction or a nose job and then recuperate on the beach – but have you ever heard of a mustache transplant vacation?
Cosmetic surgeons in Turkey have been performing hair transplants on balding men for years; however, it seems there's now growing demand from men with bald upper lips.
Men from Asia, Europe and ...Knocked up abroad: prenatal care and pregnancy advice in a foreign country
Feb 22nd, 2011 at 11:30AM: See part 1 of Knocked up abroad: getting pregnant in a foreign country here.
One of the best parts of my experience so far with pregnancy in a foreign country has been the excellent medical care I have in Istanbul. Like many other expats before me, as soon as I took a positive pregnancy test, I called up the American Hospital for an appointment. The hospital treats many foreigners each year, is ...Five easy ways be a philanthropic traveler
Jan 12th, 2011 at 10:30AM: Voluntourism is the newest warm fuzzy of the travel industry. Under ideal circumstances, it's a sustainable, experiential way to see the world and give back at the same time. Whether you're helping to build a new school or clearing a trail, a working holiday is, for some, the best possible expenditure of disposable income.
But there's the rub. Along with multitudinous other factors that make ...Three travel ideas from the ITB Berlin Travel Show
May 11th, 2009 at 4:00PM:
More than 11,000 exhibitors from 187 countries tried to make their mark at the 2009 ITB Berlin Travel Show. They showcased wines, highlighted unique local attractions and generally tried to show that they are the best places in the world for tourists to spend their hard-earned cash. Travel+Leisure tried to describe the industry's hottest trends, but the article really came across as "here are a ...Sun, sea, surf -- and a boob job?
Jan 27th, 2009 at 3:30PM: Some people travel to see the sights and sounds of a foreign country, others travel to enjoy the beach. Then there are those that pack their bags and head abroad to get some work done on their nose, face or other body part. Medical tourism is big business - so big in fact that Asia expects a whopping 1.3 million people heading their way for medial procedures in 2009. The 2 most popular clinics in ...More people traveling to Malaysia to go under the knife
Dec 10th, 2008 at 1:00PM: One type of tourism has managed to thrive despite the poor global economy. The prevalence of medical tourism is on the rise in countries like India and Malaysia. Think that it is a little extreme to go under the knife abroad? Consider this: depending on the procedure, surgery in Malaysia can cost half of what it does in the US or UK. Many doctors in Malaysia are foreign trained and facilities are ..."Fertility Clinic Tourism" on the Rise in India
Oct 24th, 2008 at 12:00PM: Relaxed regulations and cheap costs have made India a hotbed for in vitro fertilization (IVF). Couples looking to conceive through artificial means are coming from all over the globe to take advantage of these fertility services. The Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) claims that there are nearly 400 fertility clinics in the country. These were visited by 30,000 patients in the past ...The Doctor is Out
Oct 9th, 2006 at 12:00PM: Thailand used to be a destination for exotic travel, perhaps even for sex travel. Now, it is a well-established member of the ever-increasing ranks of surgery destinations. Yes, travel is not just for the well or even the well-heeled, now it's for the wellness-seeking. too. It's not just cosmetic surgery, either. While cosmetic surgery comprises about 80% of the travel, laser eye surgery and ...
