Going Abroad for Cosmetic Surgery can be Risky
As the credit crunch bites many foreign clinics are targeting the UK with advrerts for cheap surgery.
We ask the question does it save money in the long term and what if something goes wrong? People looking for cheaper ways to have cosmetic surgery are being advised against operations performed in other countries.
The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons claims that there are many cases when people are forced to turn to the NHS due to failed operations performed overseas.
According to a survey, out of 203 NHS surgeons more than a third had encountered patients who faced problems after having had cosmetic surgery outside of the country.
Head of ethics at the British Medical Association Dr Vivienne Nathanson said to the BBC: “It is essential that patients are warned about the potential risks of any surgery and the specific risks of managing complications after having surgery overseas.”
“What may seem like a bargain could cost them their health.”
A representative of the Department of Health claimed that while it is an individual right to choose going abroad for cosmetic treatment, it is important to know about the risks involved and go well prepared.
“We strongly advise people to do their research and make sure that they are clear about prices, procedures, recovery times, aftercare and what happens in the event that the treatment goes wrong,” he recommended.
