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 ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION