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A Surge in Medical Tourism: Lebanon's Cosmetic Boom

This chapter discusses the rise of plastic surgery tourism in Lebanon, fueled by the country's economic challenges that reduce costs for procedures compared to the U.S. It highlights the connection of diasporic patients to their homeland and local surgeons' concerns about the long-term implications of this trend.

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