As part of our patient transparency initiative, we report our monthly patient trends and statistics to our client base of 30,000 subscribers. Each month statistics vary as we continue to grow rapidly in new markets to meet the growing demand of the connected-medical traveler.
PATIENT COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - JULY
Our July performance continues to show strong patient flow traveling from Australia and New Zealand. The United States continues to grow at a rapid pace, with more Canadians also looking for alternative medical treatment options.
July - Top Patient Source Countries:
• Australia (35%)
• United States (31%)
• New Zealand (20%)
• Canada (10%)
• United Kingdom (4%)
Figure 1.1: Client (Patient Source Countries (July)
PREFERRED DESTINATIONS - JULY
For July, Bangkok, Thailand took the #1 spot, ahead of popular Phuket, Thailand. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia continues to be a strong choice for complex/multiple procedures while emerging destinations like Japan and South Korea continue to grow in health checks (Japan), and cosmetic surgery (South Korea).
Where clients (patients) chose to travel:
- Bangkok, Thailand (42%)
- Phuket, Thailand (34%)
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (19%)
- Toyko, Japan(3%)
- South Korea (2%)
PREFERRED TREATMENT CATEGORIES - JULY
For July, cosmetic surgery continues to dominate top spot, with dental treatments as the next most popular treatment. Female obstetric and gynecology (OBs/GYN) procedures are increasingly popular with many seeking vaginal rejuvenation, and labiaplasty procedures.
As obesity continues to be a growing problem and wait-times for government-funded procedures grow longer, Bariatric procedures like Gastric Sleeve continue to gain popularity. General surgery requests continue to grow increasingly popular as more connected medical travelers search for affordable, and immediate general medical procedures while overseas for business or vacation. With an aging population and increased focus on founding the fountain of youth, anti-aging and aesthetic treatments continue to be popular with many unisex business and vacation travelers.
Here are our clients most requested treatment categories in July:
• Cosmetic Surgery (61%)
• Dentistry Treatments (20%)
• Obs/Gynelogical (4%)
• General Surgery (4%)
• Bariatric and Obesity (3%)
• Aesthetic Treatments (3%)
• Gender and Transition (2%)
• Health Checks (2%)
Figure 1.3: Client (Patient) Preferred Treatment Categories (July)
TOP 10 INDIVIDUAL COSMETIC PROCEDURES - JULY
In July combined breast procedures were the most popular followed by facelifts, tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, and liposuction. Liposuction saw increased interest due to more non-evasive procedures being offered in the market in addition to traditional methods like tumescent, and vaser lipo. Dental Implants continues to be our most requested dental treatment.
Top 10 requested procedures in July
• Breast Augmentation (24%)
• Facelift (16%)
• Tummy Tuck (14%)
• Liposuction (12%)
• Nose - Rhinoplasty (9%)
• Breast Reduction (7%)
• Breast Lift (5%)
• Eyelid Surgery (5%)
• Vaginal Rejuvenation (4%)
Figure 1.4: Client (Patient) Preferred Treatment Categories (July)
NEXT MONTH WE WILL BE BREAKING DOWN GENDER, DENTAL AND AESTHETIC.
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