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How safe is surgery abroad? Mirror.co.uk, UK - By Monica Cafferky 20/03/2008 A growing number of Britons are flying overseas looking for cheaper, and often faster, medical treatment. ... |
A breast enlargement costs £3,314 compared to £4,350 at a private hospital in the UK.3 FRANCE for orthopaedics. A driver even picked me up for the airport and I was given a mobile phone for the duration of my stay.I was at the clinic for six hours over three days. A week later, I was home and visited my GP who gave me antibiotics. And they are not just after breast implants and tummy tucks...The latest trend is for dental work. Best of all, it only cost me £1,500."Piestany Dental Clinic - www.dentalholiday.co.uk or call 0042 191 589 2218. Expect to pay £1,700 for IVF compared to around £2,995 in the UK for private treatment. Five months later, I got married and, thankfully, my nose was perfect by then.I tried to get compensation from the clinic but to no avail - they weren't interested. Get published Showbiz picturesRelated Tagsabroad,surgery(What's this?)A growing number of Britons are flying overseas looking for cheaper, and often faster, medical treatment. He said the Thai surgeon had used an old fashioned procedure and cut my nostrils instead of stretching them, which had caused the infection.I was left with a crooked nose and, in February 2004, had corrective surgery with Transform. I found the clinic in Thailand on the internet and the website looked professional so I booked the surgery and paid up front. I had a botched nose job in ThailandRachel Curry, 25, a customer care manager, wanted a new nose for her wedding but was left devastated after her surgery. I was lucky he'd been able to correct it. In my free time, I visited local spas or saw the sights.I had the work done in November last year and am really happy with it. In the UK, free treatment on the NHS is very restricted.5 NORWAY for scans. It cost £900, plus £1,200 for my flight and hotel.Alarm bells started ringing when I had my consultation because the surgeon cann't speak English! It costs £6,169 in France for a hip replacement compared with £8,000- £10,000 if you go private in the UK. I've also heard of people who have had other surgery, which has gone horribly wrong."Dr Lorraine Ishak, clinical director of a leading UK cosmetic surgery group, adds: "We're increasingly seeing more patients who've had a bad experience abroad. Overseas providers aren't able to offer patients this level of care. Porcelain veneers cost £193 compared to £500 in UK.2 SPAIN for cosmetic surgery. She lives in Gosport, Hants, with husband Alan, 29, and daughter Lucy, 16 months.I became self-conscious of my big nose when I was 15 and, as I grew up, I hated it even more.When the date for my wedding got nearer I decided to have a nose job. Standards are often less stringent abroad than in the UK. The UK surgeon said the Thai doctor had chipped off too much bone on one side. This is complicated in the UK, let alone abroad," explains Dr Halperin."Guarantees often aren't worth the paper they're written on. Usually the small print states that it's void unless you have regular check-ups afterwards.Most people don't fly back for these routine appointments. You need to be able to trust the facilities and your surgeon's skill and qualifications."What if it goes wrong?"You have no rights, only the right to legal redress - which means you will have to sue the foreign surgeon or clinic. You'll also be treated more quickly in France.4 ITALY for IVF. Your Life investigates..By Monica Cafferky 20/03/2008 Related Articles MoreYour Life What are you talking about?
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