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Lets say the truth, cosmetic surgery tourism is about cutting down costs, of course you want a good doctor, with many experience and a lot of satisfied patients and of course you will certainly get that with surgeons in Colombia, but if we talk about prices we must tell the truth.

The cost of a breast augmentation in the United States can vary from $4,000 to $8,000 depending on the surgeon experience and the wait list the surgeon have from patients.

A liposuction can start from $3,500 ,
a nose job or Rhinoplasty can vary from $4,000 to $5,000
a Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is around $5,000
a Buttocks Implant could cost around $4,700
and finally a facelift can go from $6,000 to $8,000 and even more.

As you see those prices are good for the surgeons but not good for you, also you must take in mind that those costs does not includes the anesthesiologist fee, the implants fee (in the case of breast implants) and the medical facility fee. If you include everything you could get a higher price than you expected.

The average cost of a breast augmentation in Colombia is about $2,500 depending in the exchange rate, and usually that includes the anesthesiologist fee, the implants and the medical facility fee.

Here is a list of the most common procedures and their prices in Colombia, this is an estimate but will not change as much as they change in the USA or Europe.

Breast Augmentation $2,500
Liposuction $3,000
Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) $4,500
Rhinoplasty $2,200
Breast Reduction $3,500
Eyelid surgery $1,900

You are probably asking yourself: how is this possible? will they use low quality implants?, or will I get the surgery in place that does not comply with the basic rules of hygiene?, the answer to this is quite simple: It’s not that it is cheaper in Colombia but that in your country it is too expensive.

Yes that is the true!!, just think about it, how much does it cost to be a doctor in the USA?, medical school is extremely expensive. The average first year tuition at a private medical school in the 1998-1999 school year was $24,917. The average first year tuition at a public (state-supported) medical school for in-state residents in 1998-1999 was $9,263 and for out of state residents it was $22,391. In addition, there are fees, housing costs, meals, books, equipment, car expenses, etc.

The high cost of medical school has implications that are not obvious at first. Most medical school graduates have large financial debts when they graduate. In 1996 the mean educational debt of medical graduates who had to borrow money was $75,103. Some medical students don’t borrow money because they enter the military, which pays for medical school in exchange for a time commitment.

One third of graduates of private medical school have financial debt greater than $100,000.

As a result, many graduates tend to enter high-paying sub-specialties.

Now you will say, OK that explain why is more expensive in the USA but how about quality of surgeons?, well as you can check by yourself most of the surgeons in Colombia have made their specialties in the USA or Europe . It is just not matter of graduating from the medical school, a doctor must first get a specialty degree before he can practice as a professional surgeon.

About the quality of medical facilities you will be surprised of the fact that all the equipment used in specialized clinics (where cosmetic surgeons operate) are top-notch because the surgeons themselves wants that, and getting access to those equipment is not that expensive anymore for the specialized clinics in Colombia.

So as you can see and check by yourself in internet or by calling surgeons or clinics in Colombia, you can have more peace of mind about getting a cosmetic surgery procedure in Colombia. Remember It’s not that it is cheaper in Colombia but that in your country it is too expensive.

Shakira is a female celebrity we all know and many of us love. Not necessarily as well know in the states, she’s an international celeb known for her music, great singing ability, and exceptional beauty. Interested in learning more? Then read on.

Born in Barranquilla, Columbia on 2nd February, 1977, Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is one of the world’s most prolific singer and songwriter. Shakira means “thankful” in Arabic.

FAMILY

Her father was an American of Lebanese Italian descent and her mother was Colombian of Spanish-Italian descent. She was multilingual. In other words, she spoke Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian and Arabic with relative ease.

THE START OF HER CAREER

At a tender age of four years, she wrote her first poem and since then never looked back. ‘Tus gafas oscuras’ (Your dark glasses) was the first song written by her in memory of her brother who was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident. The song title was inspired from her father who used to hide his grief over his son’s death by wearing dark glasses. At that time she was 8 years old. Also, during that time she started to learn belly dancing.

When Shakira turned 14 years, she made her first studio album. One thousand copies were sold off the album and she went back to the studio for a second attempt. Even though the second album got better reviews, it didn’t do much to her career.

After graduating from high school, Shakira made her third studio album, Pies Descalzos. This album gave her overwhelming recognition and fame in Latin America. Over 5 million copies were sold off this album. After releasing two more albums, she became a global star.

SHAKIRA GAINS MOMENTUM

Shakira teamed up with Wyclef Jean for her song ‘Hips Don’t Lie’. Needless to say, this song was a tremendous hit in the year 2006. Her fourth cross-over English album, Laundry Service sold over 13 million copies all over the world in the year 2001. Since then, Shakira has become an international icon.

In the year 2005, the Oral Fixation was announced releasing Volumes 1 and 2. These albums were a big hit. Shakira has won 2 Grammy Awards, 8 Latin Grammy Awards, 15 Billboard Music Awards, 3 MTV Music Awards, People’s Choice Award and has also received a Golden Globe nomination.

According to http://www.wallstreetfighter.com, Shakira is one of the top 10 highest earning “hotties”. Shakira, 31, certainly surprised me with the amount of money she earned last year. But when you think about it, it makes perfect sense. She’s dominating the Spanish-speaking world with endorsements, and tours all over South America. And now she’s a household name in the United States. Plus she’s super short and wears skimpy clothing. Therefore, she probably saves a lot of money on wardrobe.

OTHER SHAKIRA DETAILS TO KNOW

Shakira was named #20 in FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006″ in the year 2006.She started dating Argentinean President’s son, Antonio De La Rua in the year 2000. In the year 2001, they got engaged and have made plans to marry in future.

Shakira has done a lot of charity work. Based on reports, Shakira has contributed about $55,000 annually to charity. Also, Shakira is voted #38 in the AskMen. com’s Top 99 Women 2008 Edition. Based on BMI reports, Shakira is the highest selling Columbian artist of all times having sold a whopping 50 million albums globally.

Shakira will be awarded with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She will be the first Columbian to receive such an honor.

So as you can see, she’s a celebrity worthy of the title “celebrity”. She’s a born singer and performer, and has made great strides gaining international recognition. If you don’t know who Shakira was before you read this, you definitely know who she is now.

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