Choosing a Cosmetic Surgery Clinic Overseas - Finding Out If They Are Reputable

When you are choosing a cosmetic surgery clinic at home, you face a number of issues and considerations that you need to weigh up before deciding who to contact. However, choosing a cosmetic surgery clinic overseas can present a number of similar, and a number of very different issues to evaluate before deciding which clinic is the correct one for you.

The most important consideration initially is to find out if the cosmetic surgery clinic is reputable. This can require you carrying out a certain amount of research, to establish if the clinic and your surgeon in particular, have the necessary qualifications and experience in order to carry out your cosmetic surgery successfully. However, this need not be as difficult as you may think, and the independent results can often give you a much better idea on the standard of experience and service as well the results you can expect from the cosmetic clinic.

With the growth of the internet, a large number of web sites have become accessible to individuals seeking to research which overseas cosmetic surgery clinics would be right for them. Many of these offer independent advice and opinions, allowing you to decide which is the most appropriate cosmetic surgeon and cosmetic clinic for you.

Within the UK, you are able to check on cosmetic surgery clinics membership of associations such as the British Association of Plastic Surgeons (BAPS), or the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), both of whom offer extensive information on cosmetic surgery as a whole, but whom are committed to the advancement of education and service within the field of cosmetic and plastic surgery. However, there are a number of organisations throughout the world, who also are committed to similar goals within their regions. I have listed a number of these below:

The European Association of Plastic Surgeons
Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
German Society of Plastic Surgery
Swiss Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Belgian Society of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Southern Africa

In all instances, it is worth verifying whether the cosmetic surgeon you are choosing is a member of their relevant association. Feel free to ask about cosmetic surgery clinic, what qualifications they have, and what associations they are affiliated to. Surgeons who are qualified and are members of the appropriate societies will always be happy to answer any queries you may have regarding their qualifications and experience.

Always remember, this is your surgery, and your choice. It is worthwhile doing the research and the appropriate checks, to ensure you achieve the best results with your cosmetic surgery.

Mark Burns is a Business Development Manager in UCompare Cosmetic Surgery, which is a part of the rapidly expanding UCompare network that provides relevant information and offerings on Cosmetic Surgery from the major cosmetic surgery clinics within that market or sector
By Mark Burns and Mridu Sinha