According to Forbes magazine, the cost of medical procedures in Mexico can be around 85% less than in the US. Due to the cutting-edge technology to meet the needs for preventive treatment packages, medical check-ups, and specialized surgeries at a low cost, Puerto Vallarta’s Medical Tourism industry has exploded in the last few years.
With world-class hospitals offering top-notch services at a fraction of U.S. prices, Puerto Vallarta makes an excellent destination for travelers looking to have elective surgery or cosmetic procedures are done while they’re on vacation. The services offered in Puerto Vallarta include everything from dental work to knee replacements, allowing you to treat yourself to a much-needed procedure without worrying about paying off the debt for years afterward.
What is Medical Tourism?
With the rise of health care costs in the United States and other countries, medical tourism is a growing trend for patients in Puerto Vallarta who are seeking affordable and quality medical procedures. There are many reasons why Puerto Vallarta’s may choose to travel out of the country for their surgery, such as lower cost, top-notch surgeons, shorter wait times, and a more positive recovery experience. If you’re thinking about traveling abroad for surgery or other treatments, it’s important to consider all your options carefully.
Most Popular Procedures in Puerto Vallarta
In our Puerto Vallarta medical tourism guide, we’ve made a list of the most popular procedures available locally.
Dental tourism & implants
According to research by Delta Dental, an estimated 65 percent of Americans have not seen a dentist in more than two years. Puerto Vallarta has emerged as one of America’s most popular destinations for those seeking discounted dental care and implants. In fact, compared to prices charged back home, it’s an incredible value!
Dental implants are surgical posts that are fixed to the jawbone. They are normally done with titanium or zirconium and over time they tend to fuse with the surrounding tissue, strengthening the overall implant.
Laser eye surgery
LASIK eye surgery is a common form of vision correction. More and more people are seeking medical tourism packages in Puerto Vallarta with LASIK surgery as it is an effective and safe procedure that can change your life!
Stem cell therapy
Also known as regenerative therapy, stem cell therapy promotes the repair response of diseased, dysfunctional, or injured tissue. This is especially helpful for joint damage to help regenerate lost or damaged cartilage, alleviate inflammation, and halt disease/degenerative progression.
Cosmetic & plastic surgery
Cosmetic surgery is an option for men and women in Puerto Vallarta. The city has over 25 plastic surgeons who work with international and local patients. From nose jobs to facelifts, breast augmentations, tummy tucks, and more, Puerto Vallarta plastic surgeons can deliver dramatic results.
Liposuction
Many people are terrified of going under anesthesia, but with advanced techniques and equipment, liposuction is one of the safest surgeries. With its ability to dissolve fat cells and reduce volume, it’s a highly effective treatment for excess fat in many areas of your body. If you’re ready to remove pesky pockets of fat from around your thighs or love handles, liposuction can do that—and has a high success rate compared to other methods.
Tummy tuck
The cost of tummy tuck surgery can vary widely depending on where you live, but it generally costs $6,000 to $10,000 in countries like India.
Weight loss surgery
If you’re on a quest to get into better shape, it makes sense to explore all your options. If you can’t shed that stubborn extra weight through diet and exercise alone, then a gastric sleeve surgery for weight loss could be an option for you. This is especially true if your BMI (body mass index) is over 30—in which case weight loss surgery in Puerto Vallarta could help you lose enough weight to lower your BMI into a healthy range.
Botox & fillers
Wrinkles don’t have to be permanent. In fact, some treatments can eliminate wrinkles completely and immediately. One of these is Botox, which reduces facial lines by blocking communication between nerve endings and muscle fibers. This results in reduced tension in your face. In addition to eliminating frown lines, Botox can reduce crow’s feet (lines on either side of your eyes) and forehead wrinkles.
General Health Care Costs in Puerto Vallarta
The cost of health care in Puerto Vallarta is substantially lower than in North America, and many people choose to head to Puerto Vallarta for medical tourism or other types of travel that are based on receiving quality care at a much lower price. A healthy lifestyle will ensure that you receive high-quality, inexpensive health care while on vacation or living full-time in Puerto Vallarta.
Some of the top hospitals in the Puerto Vallarta area are:
- CMQ Hospital Puerto Vallarta: +52 322 223 1919
- Hospital CMQ Riviera Nayarit (Bucerias): +52 329 298 0717
- Hospital Joya Riviera (Nuevo Vallarta): +52 322 226 8181
- Hospital Joya Marina Vallarta: +52 322 226 1010
Health Insurance Providers in Puerto Vallarta
For health insurance in Puerto Vallarta, there are generally 2 options: private or public health care insurance. The IMSS is the Mexican Social Security Institute which is in charge of the public health care system. For private health insurance options, the most popular companies are:
- Mapfre
- Metlife
- Allianz Seguros
- AXA Seguros
- Seguros Inbursa
- Seguros Monterrey New York Life
- GNP
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