If you’re considering cosmetic surgery, you may be tempted to have treatment abroad because it can be cheaper than in the UK. However, you need to weigh this against the potential drawbacks. For example, it can be more difficult to check whether a surgeon in another country has the proper experience and training, because regulations in other countries are different from in the UK. It is very important that you fully understand your Plastic Surgeon: always choose a surgeon that speaks your native language.
You should also consider what happens if something goes wrong. Some clinics overseas will not have someone in the UK for you to turn to if problems arise, and you may need to pay for travel back to the clinic for any corrections.
For further information go to:
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Treatmentabroad/Pages/Cosmeticsurgeryabroad.aspx
http://www.bapras.org.uk/public/patient-information/cosmetic-surgery/cosmetic-surgery-abroad