For many cosmetic surgery abroad is an attractive proposition especially as a new year approaches and new year’s resolutions to make this the year you look your best. The promise of travel to an exotic destination, surgery at a fraction of the cost. A pool side recovery with the chance to top up the tan. You can then return home looking rejuvenated and your friends and family think you had a really relaxing holiday.

At McIndoe Surgical Centre, home to over fifteen plastic surgeon and probably the largest private plastic surgery hospital in the UK we are no stranger to botched procedures where patients have been swayed to go abroad. If you are one of the lucky ones whose procedure goes smoothly are recovers well – well done. If you are not, you will potentially be left without any proper after care or follow up. Once home who will you see ? Or will you need to book a flight every time there is a problem? Factor those costs plus the worry or being poorly and suddenly cheap surgery abroad becomes an expensive and hellish nightmare.

We have seen a number of poorly performed breast surgery operations both breast enlargement and breast reductions, face lifts that have not been performed well and dreadful scarring. Cosmetic surgery albeit it an elective process doesn’t mean it isn’t serious. Any kind of surgery will require post operative care and a period of recovery. It’s not all sun, sand and sangria.

We would urge anyone considering surgery whether here in the UK or abroad to do their research. Be confident in their choice of surgeon, their experience and after care and where the operation will be performed. Know what to do if something goes wrong.

At McIndoe Surgical Centre we regularly host free information cosmetic surgery open evenings and anyone considering surgery are encouraged to find out more without obligation. To find out more please call 0800 917 4922 and complete the online contact form.

Whatever you decide –  be safe.

To see how reconstructive surgery at McIndoe helped Nanette following surgery abroad click here.

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