Bilal Koussayer, Taylor Blount, Mohammad Tahseen Alkaelani, Nicole K Le, Mahmood J Al Bayati, Joseph Moffitt, Jared Troy
BACKGROUND: Medical tourism in plastic surgery has grown exponentially over the last decade. The rise in the number of cases is multifactorial but is mostly driven by reduced cost. While this may seem attractive to patients, it is not without risk. Even under the best circumstances, complications can arise, and patients may be put at increased risk of atypical infections due to different sterilization standards. Lack of customary follow-up and accessibility can lead to delays in diagnosing infections and cause patients to seek care locally...
2024: Eplasty