Inside Aesthetics Ep 99 Medical Tourism in Australia & Beyond | Greg Lemon
Episode 99 hosts Greg Lemon (Co-founder of CosMediTours based in Sydney, Australia)
Cosmetic tourism facilitates cosmetic operations for patients abroad - often at a fraction of the cost. Thailand is currently Australia's most popular destination for such procedures.
We explore how and why CosMediTour set up and ask the important questions - is it safe, why do it and what happens if something goes wrong? We also discuss a newer and more dynamic aspect to cosmetic tourism - helping patients find nationally-recognised plastic surgeons within Australia at an affordable price.
00:00 Introduction 01:03 Meet Greg Lemon and Background in Tourism 03:19 Early Experiences With Medical Travel 05:16 Founding Cosmetic Tour and Industry Origins 09:44 Growth of Cosmetic Tourism in Australia 11:56 Why Patients Choose Surgery Overseas 14:01 Understanding Hospital Standards and Accreditation 16:30 Safety Regulations and International Quality Controls 26:58 Media Controversy and Public Perception of Cosmetic Tourism 31:33 Patient Screening and Matching With Surgeons 37:20 Virtual Consultations and Pre Surgery Assessment 41:23 Meeting Surgeons Before Procedures 42:39 Cooling Off Period Differences Between Countries 43:31 Why Surgery Costs Less Overseas 45:28 Common Procedures Including Breast Surgery and Rhinoplasty 47:10 Growth of Medical Tourism Beyond Cosmetic Surgery 48:05 Managing Complications and Revision Care 50:04 Role of Australian Surgeons in Follow Up Treatment 51:43 Medicare and Emergency Care After Overseas Surgery 54:11 Building Partnerships With Local Surgeons 57:32 Training Opportunities and International Collaboration 01:01:50 Expanding Services Into Europe and New Markets 01:04:28 Future of Cosmetic Tourism and Industry Growth 01:08:53 Final Advice for Patients Considering Surgery Abroad 01:13:06 How to Contact Cosmetic Tour and Closing Remarks