The Suncoast is fast becoming known for plastic surgery procedures and recovery, making South West Florida destination medical tourism.
Patients travel from within the U.S. and all over the world explained Scott Engel, M.D., of Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center, and they are accommodated.
"We have some connections to some of the hotels in town," Said Dr. Engel, "We have private nurses that can come stay with patients and so we have a whole spectrum of options for patients we help take care of."
Lynn Hobeck Bates, of Visit Sarasota County explained there are choices of both boutique hotels and luxury resorts.
"They come because it's a great place, it's sunny, It's a great place not only to have work done, but it also is a great place to recover following a medical procedure." Said Hobeck Bates.
Another reason people are coming not only to the Suncoast, but to the U.S., explained James Marsh, M.D. a Sarasota plastic surgeon of more than 36-years is safety and result concerns.
Dr. Marsh cautioned poor technique and infections are real problems in some countries.
"Well, Dominican Republic is probably the most infamous, Mexico certain parts of Mexico." Said Dr. Marsh. "You get off the plain in some of the Central America countries, and you see all over the airport saying plastic surgery."
Patients are now more than ever likely to choose the Suncoast for plastic surgery because the latest FDA approved techniques and procedures are available here.
