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Guidance on staying well in Bali, travel-health advice and updates from across the BIMC network — written by our medical teams.
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closeClear filtersThe medical check-up for your Indonesian visa, explained
Applying for a KITAS or long-stay visa? Here is what the required health examination covers and how to prepare so it is done in a single visit.
Planning a medical trip to Bali: a practical guide
From first inquiry to recovery by the sea — how to combine international-standard treatment at BIMC Nusa Dua with a comfortable stay on the island.
Top Destinations for Orthopedic Surgery: Your Guide to World-Class Treatment Options
Top Destinations for Orthopedic Surgery: Your Guide to World-Class Treatment Options – When you face the prospect of orthopedic surgery, choosing the right destination becomes crucial for your recovery and overall experience. The global landscape of orthopedic surgery destinations offers you exceptional opportunities to receive advanced treatments while experiencing significant cost savings and cultural enrichment.
BIMC Nusa Dua Honoured as Medical Tourism Hospital of the Year at Healthcare Asia Awards 2025
Siloam Hospitals Group has been recognised at the esteemed Healthcare Asia Awards 2025 for its unwavering commitment to enhancing clinical outcomes and setting new benchmarks in patient survival and quality care across its hospital network. Excellence in urology & nephrology services Amongst its award-winning facilities is Siloam Hospitals ASRI, a distinguished private healthcare institution in
Everything You Need to Know About Tooth Implant
Indeed, dental implants or tooth implants represent a monumental leap in dental restoration. They integrate with the jawbone to provide a stable foundation for artificial teeth, which can last a lifetime with proper care. This innovation not only restores the functionality of teeth but also preserves facial structure and prevents bone loss. With the ability
Rhinoplasty for Functional vs. Cosmetic Reasons: What’s the Difference?
Rhinoplasty for Functional vs. cosmetic reasons, what’s the difference? If you want to change or repair the shape of your nose, whatever the reason, rhinoplasty is one of the solutions. Rhinoplasty, widely known as the nose job, is a kind of cosmetic surgery to modify the bone and cartilage in the nose area. Although this
Nasal Irrigation: Relief for Colds & Allergy
Nasal irrigation is a technique that has been used for centuries to provide relief from colds and allergies. It involves flushing out the nasal passages with a saline solution to remove irritants, allergens, and excess mucus. In this article, I will explore what nasal irrigation is, how it works, the benefits it offers for colds
Bariatric Surgery is a life-saving surgery, not a cosmetic surgery
Bariatric Surgery is a life-saving surgery, not a cosmetic surgery — Bariatric surgery is an invasive procedure that promotes weight loss by changing the digestive system’s anatomy, limiting the amount of food that can be eaten and digested. While it might help in weight loss (which can be considered as a method to make a
Mommy Makeover: Solusi Kecantikan Ibu Pasca Melahirkan
Mommy Makeover: Solusi Kecantikan Ibu Pasca Melahirkan — Mommy makeover merupakan serangkaian prosedur yang dilakukan untuk mengembalikan bentuk tubuh perempuan setelah melahirkan. Semasa kehamilan perempuan rentan mengalami perubahan bentuk tubuh ekstrim terutama di bagian perut dan payudara. Alhasil setelah melahirkan banyak yang mengalami kendur di bagian tersebut sehingga jadi kurang percaya diri. Olahraga dapat membantu mengembalikan kondisi
Keloid Removal Solusi Jitu untuk Mengatasi Bekas Kulit Menonjol
Keloid Removal Solusi Jitu untuk Mengatasi Bekas Kulit Menonjol — Cara alternatif mengatasi bekas kulit menonjol yaitu melalui surgery atau keloid removal. Langkah ini sering dipilih karena mampu memberikan perubahan yang signifikan pada penampilan. Keloid yang muncul di lapisan kulit umumnya tidak berbahaya. Namun, cukup mengganggu penampilan terutama jika berada di telinga, bahu dan dada. Oleh
Perbedaan Bedah Bariatrik dengan Cosmetic Surgery
Perbedaan Bedah Bariatrik dengan Cosmetic Surgery — Sudah tahu, perbedaan bedah bariatrik? Penderita obesitas yang gagal menurunkan berat badan, melalui diet dan olahraga bisa menjalani perawatan ini. Tak sekadar untuk menunjang penampilan, prosedur pembedahan bermanfaat meningkatkan kualitas hidup penderita. Seperti menurunkan risiko hipertensi, sakit jantung hingga stroke. Bisa dikatakan, bedah bariatrik menjadi solusi jitu untuk menekan penambahan
Can You Lose Weight with the Help of an App?
Lose Weight with the Help of an App — Getting that weight down doesn’t have to feel like a chore. It’s totally possible to make working toward a goal fun and rewarding, and apps that keep you motivated definitely help. From keeping track of what you’re eating to providing encouraging reminders, they are a must-try
Five Reasons to Choose BIMC Nusa Dua for Plastic Surgery
Reasons to Choose BIMC for Plastic Surgery 1. Our Soothing and Unhurried Location BIMC Nusa Dua is considered Indonesia’s first medical tourism facility. Since 2014 the hospital has been designed for elective and non-elective procedures and this month is the official hospital for the IMF-WB conference with some 15,000 delegates in attendance. Nusa
The Health Risks of Fish Pedicure
Getting a massage while visiting Bali is part of the holiday experience although next time you chose a cosmetic treatment involving dipping your feet in fish tanks, think again. Having fish eat dead skin off your feet may be a trendy (and ticklish) way to exfoliate, but so-called “fish pedicures” could pose health risks. This
Aussies Discover Dental Tourism
Aussies Discover Dental Tourism — According to the Australian Broadcasting Association (ABC), one-third of Australians are putting off or avoiding going to the dentist altogether due to the cost. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report found of the people who had visited a dentist in the previous 12 months, 20 per cent did
Monitoring Health Inequality in Indonesia
Childbirth can be dangerous even in the most sterile hospitals but unhygienic conditions add an additional deadly threat to women and their babies: tetanus. Tetanus can be prevented with an inexpensive vaccine, but women who are poor or live in remote areas often lack access to essential services such as immunization and are at greater
Allergen Workshop at BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua
The Allergan Medical Institute is committed to providing the latest technique of using Soft Tissue Fillers & Botulinum Toxin for the enhancement of one’s upper face, specifically in the area around the eye. On May 25-26, Allergen together with BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua held a workshop and beauty event “Unlocking the Codes to the Eye,”
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Restylane Workshop
On Sunday May 7, PT Pertiwi Agung (distributor of Restylane in Indonesia) along with Dr. Allen Huang from Taiwan hosted a one-day workshop focusing on the technique of Restylane for skin rejuvenation. The workshop was attended by 15 aesthetic doctors and plastic surgeons from around Bali. The Restylane line of products is designed to mimic
BIMC Workshop: Unlocking the Code to Eye Beauty
Held on March 8-9, BIMC, in conjunction with Allergan Medical Institute, will host a workshop that looks at the latest techniques using soft tissue fillers for the enhancement in the upper face, specifically the sensitive skin around the eyes. Sharing her expertise on the topic, British plastic surgeon Dr. Jonquille Chantrey will join Allergan to
Microdermabrasion: Not Just for Celebrities
Since first developed in Italy in 1985, this tried and true method for facial rejuvenation, despite all the more recent advances in skin care, remains one of the gentlest and most convenient, non-invasive anti-aging treatments offered today. Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical facial resurfacing treatment ideally performed in a series of about 6 to 10 sessions.
Year-end Beauty Talk
Centro Discovery Shopping Mall Bali will be the venue for this year’s “Beauty Bash” held December 11 as part of an event series at Centro shopping centers across Indonesia featuring product discounts and activities. In collaboration with BIMC CosMedic Centre, Centro will stage its “Beauty Talk” with keynote speaker, Dr. Sissy Yunita, on the
Juvederm: Gateway to Radiance
Juvéderm is the only FDA approved Hyalurnic Acid filler that is effective up to one year after a single treatment. The long-lasting, advanced skin product treats those “parentheses” lines on the sides of your nose and mouth and so effective that other fillers are normally not recommended for this purpose. Aesthetic doctors customize treatments to
Anti – Aging Workshop: Mid Face Augmentation
The BIMC CosMedic Centre together with Restylane Hyaluronic Acid Wrinkle Treatments, held a one-day workshop, Mid Face Augmentation, Asian vs. Caucasian, at BIMC Nusa Dua ballroom on Sept. 25. The workshop was attended by 40 aesthetic doctor and dermatologist from Bali and Mataram area, with keynote speaker Dr. Arnold Jonathan Young, an aesthetic doctor from
Growth Factor Treatment at the Cosmedic Centre
Growth Factors (GF) in skin care are proteins that regulate cellular development under controlled conditions, which play an important role in maintaining healthy skin structure and function. The best source of GF for skin comes from human fibroblast cells. This finding has been supported by numerous scientific publications and is considered the key cells in