Medical Tourism is the practice of traveling to another city or country for the purpose of having surgical procedures at a destination instead of near home. Although medical tourism gained popularity in developing countries where the cost of medical treatment may be lower, patients often find themselves compromising level of care and higher risk in unaccredited facilities in developing countries. For patients interested in traveling for a higher level of care, cosmetic or plastic surgery in New York City is the destination of choice for their medical travel. With some of the best plastic surgeons in the world, New York City offers medical tourism visitors from around the country and around the globe access to some of the world’s top hospitals allowing for peace of mind along with world-class entertainment and post surgical accommodations in five star hotels.
New York City board certified plastic surgeons offer a superior level of care and medical knowledge that is unparalleled by any other city in the world. The American Board of Plastic Surgery requires years of medical training to obtain board certification. And in the case of our doctors, many of whom are double board certified in both General Surgery & Plastic Surgery, medical training and education exceeds sixteen years. Additionally, New York City boasts some of the most reputable medical facilities including Columbia Medical, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Cornell, Lenox Hill, MEETH, and many more.
Our expertise is in arranging medical tourism packages for people interested in plastic or cosmetic surgery from around the world and we are dedicated to providing full and accurate information on the best plastic surgeons in New York City, travel/accommodations assistance, and the latest news/trends within the plastic surgery and cosmetic industry. Additionally, we have a vast network of New York City's best doctors ranging from specialties in Orthopedics, Breast Reconstruction, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, and Ophthalmology which we can utilize for patients interested in combining surgeries. We invite you to bookmark our website and follow us on our Facebook, Twitter, and our Blog for the latest information.
I tried Xeomin recently, but haven’t had great results. Am I resistant?
Patient Question: I’ve always used Botox. I tried Xeomin recently, but haven’t had great results. Am I resistant? Dr. Shafer’s Answer: Majority of patients use Botox because it’s been the gold standard for years. It’s possible the injector did not know how to reconstitue the Xeomin or another issue not related to resistance to the product.Liposuction for Men
Liposuction for men is common for the lower abdomen & love handles area. The recovery time is fairly quick and is an outpatient procedure (no overnight stay required). Learn more popular liposuction FAQs here.



