Brazil’s international reputation in the medical tourism is growing. The country is the world leader in plastic surgery and they have magazines to the public about plastic surgery and the best surgeons. Many surgeons are very well-known in the cities where they are celebritets. There are more than 200,000 qualified physicians in Brazil.
Plastic surgery in Brazil
Despite the slowdown of the economy, the demand for cosmetic procedures, such as plastic surgery, has not decreased.But there are also rogue clinics and lately it has been reported death cases from liposuction by rogue clinics. So you have to find out which clinics are genuine. The medical tourism industry is evolving in Brazil with increased attention to peri-operative care coordination, risk management and safety,
The organization for plastic surgeons in Brazil
http://www.cirurgiaplastica.org.br
Dr. Ivo Pitangui
Dr Pitangui is called the Fathers of modern cosmetic surgery and a national hero in Brazil.
http://www.pitanguy.com.br
Other facilities in Brazil specialized in medical tourism
Many of the medical institutions that are specialiced in Medical tourism in Brazil are situated in São Paulo
For example
- Hospital do Coração (Hospital for the Heart), São Paulo
offer the most advanced technology in the world to needy children in terms of cardiologic procedures. The hospital is one of the main centers for the treatment of cardiovascular illnesses.
http://www.hcor.com.br/en/index.html 
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo
Its Stroke Program was the first in Latin America to be accredited by the JCI Joint Commission International).
http://www.einstein.br/Paginas/home.aspx- Hospital Samaritano, São Paulo
The initiative was originally started by a group of British, American, and German immigrants. Todya Samaritano is recognized as one of the best hospitals in Brazil. - Dental Tourism (with English Speaking people)
Multioral - The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Portuguese Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, also known as FIOCRUZ) – is considered the main biomedical institution in Brazil and the foundation have an international reputation.
Insurance and medical tourism in Brazil
If you are planning to travel to other countries for cosmetic surgery, dental, elective or spa procedures, please make sure your travel insurance fully covered. Standard travel insurance policies will exclude cover if you are traveling abroad specifically for getting medical treatment which means you will be liable for any extra costs incurred, such as extra travel accommodation costs or medical expenses in the case of complications arising.
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