The US Las Vegas area is targeting medical tourism, with the backing of city mayor Carolyn Goodman, who has given a strong endorsement to encourage US and international visitors to the city.
Now MyShape Lipo, a specialty liposuction* clinic in the city, says 64.5 per cent or 565 patients have travelled from out of state to the facility for liposuction procedures. Many were from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, England and Mexico.
Medical tourism been on the rise as the economy improves, with sources showing the sector enjoying growth rates as high as 30 per cent annually.
Travellers seeking treatments such as liposuction can save a substantial amount of money, plus get a vacation, MyShape claims.
Trevor Schmidt PA-C, MyShape Lipo said: “Las Vegas is the perfect place for medical tourism. We have cheap flights, great entertainment, excellent restaurants and world class medical care.”
MyShape Lipo arranges hotels and transportation for patients if required. It also offers complementary consultations by phone andby web site with the use of photos.
“I’ve been told that our website is very popular for those seeking information on liposuction,” said Schmidt, who has performed more than 10,000 liposuction procedures.
*Liposuction is a medical procedure. A doctor’s advice should be taken before signing any contract.
The US Las Vegas area is targeting medical tourism, with the backing of city mayor Carolyn Goodman, who has given a strong endorsement to encourage US and international visitors to the city.
Now MyShape Lipo, a specialty liposuction* clinic in the city, says 64.5 per cent or 565 patients have travelled from out of state to the facility for liposuction procedures. Many were from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, England and Mexico.
Medical tourism been on the rise as the economy improves, with sources showing the sector enjoying growth rates as high as 30 per cent annually.
Travellers seeking treatments such as liposuction can save a substantial amount of money, plus get a vacation, MyShape claims.
Trevor Schmidt PA-C, MyShape Lipo said: “Las Vegas is the perfect place for medical tourism. We have cheap flights, great entertainment, excellent restaurants and world class medical care.”
MyShape Lipo arranges hotels and transportation for patients if required. It also offers complementary consultations by phone andby web site with the use of photos.
“I’ve been told that our website is very popular for those seeking information on liposuction,” said Schmidt, who has performed more than 10,000 liposuction procedures.
*Liposuction is a medical procedure. A doctor’s advice should be taken before signing any contract.
