A Retrospective Review of Cosmetic Surgery Medical Tourism Complications During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Authors

Rachel Blaisdell, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Claire McNary, Corewell Health West Resident
Catherine Barkach, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Emanuela Peshel, Corewell Health East Resident
Elizabeth Boudiab, Corewell Health East Resident
Lauren Oliver, Corewell Health East
Samuel Mucci, Corewell Health East

Description

• Cosmetic surgery medical tourism refers to traveling outside one’s geographic region for the purpose of a cosmetic procedure
• Benefits include reduced cost, shorter wait times, and newer “trendy” procedures
• Potential problems include a lack of continuity of care for patients, travel after surgery, and exposure to foreign pathogens

Publication Date

5-2024

Keywords

Cosmetic surgery, cosmetic procedure

Disciplines

Plastic Surgery | Surgery

Recommended Citation

Blaisdell R, McNary C, Barkach C, Peshel E, Boudiab E, Oliver L et al [ Mucci S] A retrospective review of cosmetic surgery medical tourism complications during COVID-19 pandemic. Poster presented at: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Embark Capstone Colloquium; 2024 May; Rochester Hills, MI.

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The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May, 2024.