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Sex Reassignment Surgery Guide: Everything You Need to Know from Preparation to Recovery

Sex reassignment surgery (SRS) is a monumental step toward living authentically embraced by many. In the U.S. alone, around 9,000 transgender surgeries take place annually, with numbers soaring 3 times in just a few years. Yet, this transformation often comes with a mix of excitement and apprehension. Patients harbor understandable fears and concerns about the surgical procedures, outcomes, and the impact on their lives moving forward. Will the results reflect my identity? What is recovery like?...

Sex reassignment surgery

Plastic Surgery

Updated August 6, 2024

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Why Getting Teeth Done in Turkey is a Top Choice for Dental Tourists

Turkey has become a top destination for dental tourists seeking high-quality care at affordable prices. The country is experiencing significant growth in dental tourism, with expectations of continued expansion from 2024 to 2028. Over 2,000 dental cosmetic procedures are performed daily in Turkey, making it a hub for those looking to enhance their smiles. Many celebrities choose Turkey for their dental work, attracted by the quality of care and competitive pricing. The Affordability of de...

Smile makeover

Dental Treatment

Updated August 5, 2024

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Smile Brighter for Less in 2024: Your Dental Work Guide to Turkey

Did you know patients could save up to 85% on dental procedures by choosing Turkey for affordable dental solutions? Imagine this: a single dental implant in Turkey costs just $550, while in the USA, it’s $3,000-$4,500. Veneers are around $365 in Turkey, compared to $2,315 in the USA. This significant cost difference, combined with top-notch care, makes the country y a premier destination for a cheap dental work. Over 150,000 medical tourists flock to Turkey yearly for various dental treatm...

Smile makeover

Dental Treatment

Updated August 5, 2024

Turkey Teeth Explained: World-Class Dental Treatments for Less

Every day, more than 2,000 dental cosmetic procedures are performed in Turkey, making it a top destination for affordable, high-quality dental care. Known as "Turkey Teeth," this trend attracts people worldwide seeking significant cost savings. For instance, dental implants in Turkey cost between $550 and $1,080, compared to $3,000 to $4,500 in the USA. Patients can obtain their perfect smiles affordably without sacrificing quality. In this article, Bookimed connects patients with leading clinic...

Smile makeover

Dental Treatment

Updated August 5, 2024

Fighting Prostate Cancer: An Overview of the Most Effective Treatments

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on prostate cancer treatments. If you or a loved one is navigating this diagnosis, understanding the various treatment options available and their implications is crucial. Our article will provide you with essential information, helping you make informed decisions about your healthcare. From early-stage interventions to advanced therapies, we cover a range of treatments including the latest innovations in the field. Whether you're considering surgery, radiatio...

Prostate cancer

Oncology

Updated August 5, 2024

“My Teeth Fell Out the Day After the Implantation. But Bookimed Helped Me Fix Everything“

Michael Capuano, a 64-year-old retired New Yorker, ate a sandwich on his flight from Istanbul to New York and felt two dental crowns fall out. The day before, he had received two dental implants in one of the Turkish dental clinics. Bookimed, a service for treatment abroad, arranged the trip. Six months later, Michael's new teeth are in place. He is pleased with the result and advises Bookimed to all his friends in the USA. We asked Michael to explain his unfortunate dental implantation abroad ...

Dental Implant

Dental Treatment

Patient stories

Updated July 18, 2024

Where to Get Cheap Braces? — Dental Savings Plans Overview

A perfect smile makes a person more attractive and younger. Even the best makeup or expensive dress cannot make much sense if a smile is far from ideal — crooked teeth are often a problem many people face. And often, it causes not only aesthetic issues but also functioning ones. But luckily, these orthodontic care concerns can be pretty easily solved nowadays. Key Cheap Braces Takeaways: Significant Cost Savings💰. Save up to 70% on dental braces by getting braces abroad....

Braces

Updated July 18, 2024

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Where to Get Cheap Veneers Abroad [Top 6 Countries]

Key Takeaways on Cheap Veneers Abroad 🦷Types of Veneers: Porcelain. Durable, natural look, last 10-15 years. Composite. Cheaper, last 4-8 years. 🏷️Veneer Prices Comparison: In the US, veneers range from $900 to $2,500 per veneer; in the UK, $650-$1,400. 💲Cheap high-quality alternatives abroad: 🕌Turkey: $90-$200 (save up to 90%) 🏜️Mexico: $85-$350 (save up to 75%) 🛕Thailand: $90-$300 (save up to 80%) 🏰P...

Veneers

Dental Treatment

Updated July 12, 2024

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All-Inclusive Dental Tourism Packages in Mexico: A Smart Investment

Mexico is the top destination for medical tourism from the United States, attracting 41% of American medical tourists. This popularity is due to incredible cost savings—up to 70% off! For example, dental implants in Mexico cost around $1,500, compared to $3,000-$5,000 in the US and $2,500-$3,300 in the UK. Veneers are also a bargain at $350-$600 versus $900-$2,500 in the US. Mexico offers top-quality care, with packages often including accommodation and transport. Bookimed is here to help ...

Smile makeover

Dental Treatment

Updated July 10, 2024

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All-Inclusive Dental Tourism Packages in Mexico: A Smart Investment

Smile makeover

Dental Treatment

Updated July 2, 2024

5 Global Hotspots for Best Teeth Implants: Balancing Quality and Cost

Dental implants are a top choice in modern dentistry, providing a long-lasting solution beyond improving a smile. They help maintain jawbone health and enhance the ability to eat and speak. With a remarkable success rate exceeding 90-95%, dental implants are widely recognized as the premier yet affordable option for teeth restoration. For example, high-quality dental implants start at just $400 per implant in Turkey, $1,000 in Mexico, and $900 in Thailand. Compared to the $2,500 in the UK and $2...

Dental Implant

Dental Treatment

Updated July 1, 2024

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Inexpensive Dental Implants: Top 5 Global Destinations for Budget-Friendly Procedures Starting at $300

Did you know that choosing the cheapest dental implants abroad can save you up to 90% of the total cost? The average price of dental implants in the USA ranges from $3,000 to $4,500. Meanwhile, you can receive quality dental implants at the lowest price in Turkey, Mexico, Poland, Hungary and Bulgaria for just $350. This is up to 10 times cheaper than in the USA! This price is for the same brand of dental implant that you would find in the USA or the UK. Keep reading to find out where and how to ...

Dental Implant

Dental Treatment

Updated June 14, 2024

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Dental Implants Abroad: Comprehensive Guide 2024

Did you know that opting for dental implants abroad can lead to up to 70-90% cost savings for the USA and UK citizens? Additionally, the lower price doesn't compromise the quality of service provided. It's a win-win situation all around! For instance, you can pay $350 per implant in Turkey instead of $2000 in the USA, which makes the trip worth it even with travel charges. According to the Dental Journal of Travel Medicine, around 3-4 million patients travel abroad to ge...

Dental Implant

Updated June 11, 2024

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How Much Do All-On-4 Dental Implants Cost Worldwide in 2024?

When missing multiple teeth, All-on-4 dental implants could be the ideal solution. Research shows that the success rates of the All-on-Four technique range from 92.2% to 100%.This procedure offers a permanent, natural-looking fix. However, one big question arises in the patient's mind: "How much will it cost?". The prices make it easy to feel overwhelmed; for example, the average cost of All-on-4 dental implants in the United States ranges from $12,000 to $28,000 per arch. Bookimed is here to he...

All-on-4 Dental Implants

Updated May 31, 2024

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Dental Veneers Review: Key Pros and Cons

What are veneers? Why are they even required? What are the dental veneers' primary benefits and drawbacks? These inquiries are being made by thousands of individuals worldwide. Meanwhile, 600,000 patients have veneers each year around the world. Apparently, these patients seem to be well aware of the benefits associated with such cosmetic procedures. The Bookimed team has investigated the key advantages and disadvantages of teeth veneers and is prepared to inform you about them right now. The B...

Veneers

Updated January 26, 2024

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Low-Cost Mommy Makeover Packages Prices: Top Deals Overview

Bookimed recommends having medical travel and medical complications insurance during your trip, with coverage valid in a host country. Affordable mommy makeover packages: Turkey — $8,200-$9,500 Mexico — $6,500-$7,100 Dominican — $8,900 Poland — $5,800-$7,200 So what do you do? Mommy makeover is the best answer for getting rid of complexes and resumes or improving pre-birth body shape. A mommy makeover is a plastic surgery operation that combines such procedur...

Mommy makeover

Plastic Surgery

Updated December 21, 2023

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Top 10 Rehab Centers According to Bookimed Ranking

Rehabilitation is the most effective option for people with severe conditions that cause physical limitations. As the conditions and their stages can differ in each person, specialists use the unique unit to measure the disease burden — YLDs (years lived with disability). It is calculated by multiplying of the disorder by the short- or long-term health loss that leads to the disability. According to WHO (World Health Organization), 75% of YLDs in the world are the result of those conditio...

Rehabilitation

Updated December 18, 2023

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The Bookimed Award Winners in 2018

Bookimed is pleased to release the 2018 Best Hospitals ranking based on our patients’ experience and reviews, quality of medical services, treatment success, and overall value in the medical facilities. The Award is aimed to provide the honors in healthcare and assist patients in making an informed choice to receive care. Each year, the Bookimed team analyzes patients' requests, preferences, needs, experience and reviews in a whole year and makes a ranking to thank medical facilities for their...

Updated October 18, 2023

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Bookimed Awards 2017: Best Hospitals For Treatment Abroad Based On Our Experience And Patient Reviews

According to OECD, more than 50 million people yearly opt for getting medical treatment abroad. This year, over 700 patients have received expert treatment in the best world clinics with Bookimed assistance. These made a considerable part of 1,300 treatment organization requests we solved since the project launch in 2014. Having analyzed latest patient testimonials and the experience of our Coordinators, we decided to honor the best hospitals in the area of medical tourism through Boo...

Updated October 18, 2023

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Lifehacks of Bookimed patients: How to combine treatment, rest and save money?

There are a lot of articles on the Internet which give tips how to save money or find the best hotel. The topic of touristic lifehacks is very popular. But what about medical travels abroad? Are there any useful tips or lifehacks? Bookimed has thousands of stories from patients, which can be useful for those who are going for treatment in another countries. The first story is about a patient who went to treat hepatitis in India. She combined travel for diagnostics and treatment, reste...

Updated October 18, 2023

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