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    Tummy Tuck - Look good for less!

    Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a surgery performed to remove excess fat and skin from the abdomen area, creating a firmer looking figure. It's a cosmetic procedure and costs around £5,600 in the UK. But the procedure costs just one-third of this huge amount in Asian countries like Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and India. In India, tummy tuck costs just £1800-£2400 . However, these Asian countries boast quality cosmetic surgeons with skill-sets and expertise that equal their counterparts in countries like USA and UK. Technology is also state-of-the-art in these countries and infrastructure is second to none. Reason why, medical tourists from USA and Europe fly to these Asian countries for their cosmetic surgery needs. (Read more about Tummy Tuck - Look good for less!)

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    Obesity And Weight Loss Surgery

    Anyone having a BMI (Body Mass Index) that is higher than 40 or is 100lbs or more over the ideal body weight is diagnosed with "clinically severe obesity". This condition is a chronic condition that leads to several other serious health risks. And it cannot be treated as with conventional weight loss methods. (Read more about Obesity And Weight Loss Surgery)

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