#8 - Beauty Without Borders: Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Tourism

01/30/24 • 50 min

Explore the dynamic world of cosmetic surgery and medical tourism. Understand their profound impact on personal identity, societal norms, and global healthcare economies. We examine trends in cosmetic and plastic surgery, analyzing how the pandemic has influenced these trends. Learn about the ethical considerations and cultural shifts surrounding cosmetic procedures, and discover how medical tourism is reshaping healthcare perceptions and practices worldwide. Delve into the motivations driving individuals to seek beauty enhancements abroad and the balance between affordability, quality, and safety. Tune in to learn about the hotspots of medical tourism and their impact on the United States.

Researched and produced by Asiya Said.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Episode Introduction

(03:42) Trends in Cosmetic Surgery

(06:50) Effects of COVID-19 on Cosmetic Surgery

(09:04) Effects of COVID-19 on Medical Tourism

(10:59) Cost of Cosmetic Surgery in the US

(13:45) Ethical Issues of Cosmetic Surgery

(14:20) Role of Gender in Cosmetic Surgery

(16:12) Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Cosmetic Surgery

(19:17) Reid Ewing’s Experience with BDD and Cosmetic Surgery

(22:03) BDD, Medical Tourism, and Suzy Katz

(24:13) Implications for Teenagers

(26:42) Controversial Surgeries (BBLs and Leg Lengthening)

(28:52) Medical Tourism Destinations: South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, and Brazil

(32:37) Trends in Medical Tourism

(34:58) Cost of Cosmetic Surgery Abroad

(37:47) Risks of Medical Tourism

(39:53) Kidnapping and Fungal Infections

(43:06) Regulations in Medical Tourism (“Ghost Doctors”)

(46:12) Impact of Medical Tourism on the US

(48:09) Conclusion

(49:35) Outro

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01/30/24 • 50 min

The Gustavo Franco Podcast - #8 - Beauty Without Borders: Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Tourism

Transcript

Introduction

Welcome to a new episode of the Gustavo Franco Podcast! Today, we’ll be exploring the fascinating world of cosmetic surgery and medical tourism.

We’ll start by peeling back the layers of a topic that's as captivating as it is complex - the dramatic transformation of cosmetic plastic surgery in the United States. This is a realm that's not just about vanity; it's about societal shifts, technological triumphs, and for many people it can also be about

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