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    The language barrier

    The language barrier can be very frustrating especially for patients. Imagine trying to convey something to your surgeon and all he does is nod or shake his head. Most Filipinos are fluent in English. This is an important advantage in healthcare professions. Communication between patient and...
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    The primary advantage of having

    The primary advantage of having surgery done in the Philippines is the cost. Because of the present exchange rate (1 USD: 41 Pesos as of April 2008), the cost of plastic surgery in the Philippines is only a fraction of the cost in other countries particularly the United States and Europe. On the...
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    Cosmetic surgery tourism

    Cosmetic surgery tourism is a price driven phenomenon that has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few decades. Popular destinations for cosmetic surgery tourism include Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, and Thailand. What...
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    A virtual collaborative community

    ElaKiri, also known as ElaKiri.com is a virtual collaborative community launched by a group of Sri Lankans in April 2006, (Elakiri.com was first registered on: 16-Mar-2004.) which isElaKiri the Best Sri Lanka Entertainment web portal Elakiri Funny stuff. Stories, Video, Pictures etc New posts...