What is Buccal Fat Removal?
Buccal fat removal is a surgical procedure performed to remove fat from the cheeks of patients in order to give them a slimmer face. The procedure involves the extraction of buccal fat pads. Buccal fat pads are fat deposits that are found deep inside cheeks.
How long does Buccal Fat Removal take?
The buccal fat removal procedure takes about one hour to perform. It is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed under general anaesthesia or conscious sedation.
What is the recovery time after Buccal Fat Removal surgery?
The recovery time after a buccal fat removal procedure is about two weeks. Some patients are able to travel three days after the procedure. However, it is prudent to consult a doctor and undergo any prescribed tests before travelling after the procedure. Furthermore, all post-operative prescriptions and advice for travel should be strictly followed. Patients will be given a strict diet to follow after the operation. A mouthwash will be prescribed and they will be required to rinse their mouth several times a day. Patients will also be asked to sleep with more pillows to elevate their head.
What are the alternatives to Buccal Fat Removal?
Alternative procedures to buccal fat reduction surgery include the minimally invasive liposuction of the face, weight loss, a healthy diet and the administration of age reversing facial injectables.
Why visit Pasig City?
Why is Pasig City a popular tourist destination?
Pasig City is the location of the Ortigas Centre Business District and the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig. Its Cathedral is as old as the City and dates back to 1573. Pasig City has many large malls and shopping centres, cinemas, food courts and museums. Accommodation options in Pasig City include hotels for all budgets, guest houses and services apartments.
Why is Pasig City an international medical tourism destination?
Pasig City is home to the well-known and well-equipped tertiary hospital, Medical City. Besides this large well-equipped hospital there are many specialist clinics and hospitals that offer services to overseas patients. The clinics and hospitals are accredited by the Philippine Department of Health and international accreditation agencies like the JCI.
How does a medical tourist get to Pasig City from the airport?
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is not far from Pasig City. There are taxi services taking visitors from the airport to Pasig City. Visitors can get Jeepneys, the local Filipino transport vehicle outside the airport to take them to Pasig City. Most hospitals and clinics offer pickup and drop off services for medical tourists from the airport and local transportation services.
What are the visa requirements for medical tourists to the Philippines?
There are no specific medical tourism visas required for patients. Patients with valid passports and return tickets from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Kuwait and a few other countries do not require a visa for staying in the Philippines for up to 21 days. Patients can get details of visa requirements by visiting the website: www.immigration.gov.ph
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