Thousands of tourists arrive in Dubai arriving in on one of the more than hundred A380 super Jumbos by Emirates in the United Arab Emirates every day. More and more are getting ready for cosmetic surgery in ultra modern clinics around the Emirates.
The number of international medical tourists coming to Dubai solely for cosmetic surgical and non-surgical treatments is projected to double in the current year, he added.
It appears this no longer the choice of women and celebrities alone, there is a growing trend of men in the UAE opting for procedures such a breast reduction and hair transplants.
Overall, cosmetic surgery has become a popular phenomenon in the UAE, medical experts said. The demand is keeping pace with the expansion of this medical field through the introduction of new, quick and promising non-surgical procedures.
More men are becoming conscious of their appearance, so 30 per cent of today’s patients are now males.
The most common procedure for men in the UAE is breast reduction followed by hair transplants, Dr Rezai said.
For women, nose reshaping, body countering, and breast enlargement continue to be the three most popular procedures. Many reduce their abdominal area by undergoing a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) or liposuction.
The common reason for choosing cosmetic surgery is improving self-confidence and self-esteem.
Non-surgical procedures have also become more popular. Many patients choose non-surgical procedures like botox and fillers because they are quick, easy and have no recovery time — you can get them done during your lunch break.
The growing trend to modify or change specific parts of the body, however, is not restricted to a specific age group. Patients undergoing cosmetic surgery procedures range from 18 to 65 years of age.
Dubai Tourism, a government agency had promoted Dubai as a top medical tourism destination. A 25 per cent increase were patients recorded from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, especially Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.
source: http://www.eturbonews.com / eTN Global Travel Industry / March 30th, 2014
