My name is Caroline and I am a 52 years old French citizen living in United States –Miami.
One year ago I performed my 3rd and final rhinoplasty with excellent results.

I came to my surgeon with a deformed nose, as well as nasal obstruction secondary to a deviated septum, following two previous surgeries.
I was despondent because my nose was disfigured and I didn’t have enough money to pay another nose surgery (7000 US$) in USA.

One year ago I was reading a medical magazine and I found out about medical tourism; I didn’t know that people living in the United States went to other countries for medical or plastic surgery procedures!!

During one week I was looking for specialized agencies in medical tourism on Internet and I compared all the packages they offer: cost, quality, and what guarantee should I expect.

I found many agencies that offer plastic surgery packages to Asia (India, Thailand) and others to South America (Colombia, Bolivia, Argentina, Brazil and Costa Rica).
After comparing agencies, countries, read forum and patients’ testimonials I finally decided to go to Bolivia. The agency that arranged my trip was MAKEOVER TRAVEL.

The surgeon who performed my surgery and his staff were absolutely AWESOME!! This being my 3rd rhinoplasty I was very leery about finally getting the last surgeon’s mishaps taken care of. Until I met there a surgeon who immediately put me at ease and listened to my concerns.

The surgeon initially performed a careful assessment and then proposed a corrective plan tailored to my specific needs. He was extremely thorough in his evaluation, requiring all prior medical records. What particularly impressed me was the fact that he took the time to answer my questions and proceeded with caution, thereby minimizing the chance of causing further damage. I am a highly anxious person, and both surgeon and his staff were extremely patient with me. the surgeon was honest, yet kind, making certain that my expectations were realistic.

I am very happy with the results of my rhynoplasty. After years of contemplating my decision I could not be happier. The work that they do is beautiful and very natural.
I paid for my revision rhinoplasty in Bolivia 1700 US$!!!

I posted my testimonial to help all people who are hopeless or have always dreamed to have a plastic surgery or a revision plastic surgery after a surgery went wrong but who can’t afford a plastic surgery in their country because it is too expensive. In my opinion traveling to another country may be the best solution and a new oportunity of life for them.

I unfortunately discovered that existed medical tourism late!
I think that the benefits of plastic surgery abroad are numerous but the mains benefits include the opportunity to travel to an exotic destination and reaping potentially big monetary savings. Many common operations overseas cost a fraction of what they might cost in the United States!!

I chose the agency MAKEOVERTRAVEL in Bolivia but many other agencies in Argentine, Brazil, or Colombia offer you similar plastic surgery packages.

I think the important thing for people is to do the the right research and ask the right questions. If possible you must try to speak and meet the with the surgeon prior to making up your mind.

For me it was very important that the doctor was personally accredited by the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, had training in the US, and that the clinic was modern and not run down…

If you are just considering price and al lookingg at a website with pie in the sky promises, you are bound to get into trouble.

Good luck!
Trish Freeman