Edit Should i travel abroad for cosmetic treatments?

<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>It’s important that you understand exactly what is being provided as part of any package deal, including any before and aftercare. </strong></em></span></div> <div> </div> <div>You will need to know where a procedure will be carried out, and where you will be cared for in the recovery phase – sometimes you can be left to your own devices in a hotel, which is not ideal, especially if you have travelled alone. Knowing who will be there to look after you, if anyone, and what their clinical qualifications are is key.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>While abroad, you must be able to communicate with the person who will be treating you in order to ask questions and understand the answers. <em>Will you need a translator?</em></strong></div> <div> </div> <div>You need to be able to ask them about their qualifications and expertise in the procedure you are interested in. You may want to ask how many times they have performed the operation, what the risks of the procedure are, and how often complications occur. Not all countries have the same regulatory framework as those in the UK and Ireland, so standards may vary considerably.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Remember that any UK-based regulators who are responsible for regulating and checking private practitioners and/or clinics, do not cover procedures carried out abroad or vet the practitioners involved. Unfortunately, they will not be able to help you if you have any problems whilst overseas.</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div>Going abroad for cosmetic treatment is just like going abroad for business or a holiday, you will need to think about travel insurance policies.</div> <div> </div> <div>Not all standard travel cover includes help if something goes wrong during or after an elective medical procedure, so you should look to take out a bespoke policy and tell any insurance broker about your exact plans for treatment.</div>

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