The allure of medical tourism is strong. A lower price tag for a dental implant or corrective jaw surgery in a foreign country can seem like a smart financial decision. But when it comes to your face, your smile, and your health, the true cost of that “bargain” can be devastating.
At Atlanta Oral and Facial Surgery, we’ve consulted with dozens of patients seeking to correct botched procedures, manage severe infections, or simply find someone to handle their follow-up care. Their stories are why we’re taking a stand: for Atlanta patients, the best oral and maxillofacial surgery in the world is right here in our backyard.
The Hidden Costs of “Saving Money” Abroad
The advertised price rarely tells the whole story. The real risks include:
- The Follow-Up Care Fallout: What happens when you have a complication two weeks after returning home? Most local surgeons, including us, are not equipped to manage the substandard work of an unknown international provider. You become a medical orphan.
- Quality & Safety Roulette: The stringent standards of the CDC, ADA, and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) do not apply overseas. Sterilization protocols, implant quality, and surgical training can vary wildly.
- Communication Breakdown: Explaining your nuanced medical history, allergies, and fears is difficult enough. Doing it through a language barrier, before anesthesia, is a recipe for catastrophic error.
- The Financial Sinkhole: When you factor in airfare for yourself and a companion, lodging, food, and the potential cost of emergency revision surgery, any initial “savings” evaporate instantly.
Why Atlanta is the Epicenter of World-Class Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
You don’t need a passport to access elite surgical care. Our Atlanta practice, led by surgeons trained at top-tier institutions like Emory, sets the global standard.
- Uncompromising Safety: Our state-of-the-art, AAAHC-accredited surgical facilities adhere to the highest possible safety protocols, rivaling and often exceeding local hospitals.
- Seamless Continuity of Care: From your initial consultation to your final post-op check, we are with you every step of the way. Your surgeon is a phone call away.
- Peerless Expertise: Our surgeons are dual-degree experts in both medicine and dentistry, uniquely qualified to handle the complex interplay of oral health, facial aesthetics, and overall physiology. We treat the whole you, not just a tooth.
- Transparent, All-Inclusive Value: The price we quote is the price you pay. No hidden travel fees, no surprise revision costs. And with our in-house insurance experts and financing partners like CareCredit, world-class care is more accessible than you think.
Your Face, Your Health, Your Atlanta Surgeon.
Don’t gamble with your well-being for a questionable discount. You deserve the safety, expertise, and seamless care that only a local, world-class practice can provide.
Schedule Your In-Person Consultation at Our Atlanta Office Today and Invest in a Outcome You Can Trust.
