Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a surgery performed to remove excess fat and skin from the abdomen area, creating a firmer looking figure. It's a cosmetic procedure and costs around £5,600 in the UK. But the procedure costs just one-third of this huge amount in Asian countries like Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and India. In India, tummy tuck costs just £1800-£2400 . However, these Asian countries boast quality cosmetic surgeons with skill-sets and expertise that equal their counterparts in countries like USA and UK. Technology is also state-of-the-art in these countries and infrastructure is second to none. Reason why, medical tourists from USA and Europe fly to these Asian countries for their cosmetic surgery needs. (Read more)
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Anyone having a BMI (Body Mass Index) that is higher than 40 or is 100lbs or more over the ideal body weight is diagnosed with "clinically severe obesity". This condition is a chronic condition that leads to several other serious health risks. And it cannot be treated as with conventional weight loss methods. (Read more)
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