The growth of medical tourism recently has allowed people to get cheaper surgery without the risks posed by inadequate technology and facilities. You can now go halfway around the globe, enjoy new places, while getting the treatment you've always wanted to stay beautiful. Getting Liposuction Liposuction is described as the removal of localized and unwanted fat via suction technique. When traveling abroad, you will be advised to take about 1 to 2 weeks off, since you will be staying inside the hospital for 4 to 10 days. Doctors will recommend patients to recuperate for 4 to 7 days before going back to their home country. About Spinal Infusion Some medical tourists go to destinations like Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia to undergo spinal infusion. These include Thailand, Malaysia, India and the Philippines. The diseases may not be present in other nations like the United States and European countries. Weakened individuals may be exposed to the problems, like malaria, HIV, avian flu, tuberculosis and typhoid. Some of these diseases are considered rare in first world countries. You will also be shown all your rights as a patient, such as the right to refuse treatment, the right to choose your doctor and the procedure to be done and the right to choose which place you want to stay. Of course, recommendations will be provided but it is always the patient who makes the final choice, regardless of the results. They will also be given time to explore and tour around the new country to get the most out of their vacation. Expect to stay anywhere between 3 and 10 days when going to another country. Today, Asian countries are the most popular destinations, with more and more Americans traveling to the East each year. Getting Screened You need to go through a full physical assessment and have diagnostic tests first before going abroad. Your condition can get worse or you may develop complications from traveling or staying cramped in an airplane for several hours. Some of the known complications include clogged blood vessels, immobility and severe headache.