Breast augmentation UK or abroad is a cosmetic operation that you have to pay for yourself – and you could face a bill of between £4000 and £5000 if you opt for a UK private clinic. Going abroad is a big step but you can get the same operation much cheaper elsewhere in the EU and at clinics around the world.
This article on breast augmentation is by Kathryn Senior, a freelance journalist who writes health, medical, biological, and pharmaceutical articles for national and international journals, newsletters and web sites.
Breast augmentation UK – why the change?
In recent years, more women have opted to have a breast enlargement operation at a clinic abroad rather than having a breast augmentation UK. The main reason for this is financial: although the National Health Service (NHS) will provide breast reduction surgery if there is a medical need, making a case for breast enlargement is nigh on impossible.
Breast augmentation UK or abroad is a cosmetic operation that you have to pay for yourself – and you could face a bill of between £4000 and £5000 if you opt for a UK private clinic. Going abroad is a big step but you can get the same operation much cheaper elsewhere in the EU and at clinics around the world.
If you choose to go abroad rather than having a breast augmentation UK, you can also combine the operation with a beach or spa holiday. In fact, many clinics overseas provide an all-inclusive package deal that includes the cost of the operation as well as the add-on holiday.
When deciding whether to go for a breast augmentation UK or abroad it is a good idea to use the following questions as a checklist:
What are the total costs of breast augmentation UK compared with abroad?
When you are quoted the cost of the operation at a clinic abroad, be sure that this includes all costs relating to the procedure, such as the anaesthetist’s and surgeon’s fees and any aftercare costs. Be sure too to add in the costs of accommodation and transport to get to the clinic or hospital. When you add up all these associated costs, travelling abroad may end up being more expensive than having a breast augmentation UK. If you can include a holiday as well, that makes it better value but make sure you are aware of the overall costs you will incur.
Breast augmentation UK or abroad – what differences in quality of care?
While many overseas clinics may promise an operation at a fraction of the cost of breast augmentation UK, many of the clinics offering these deals are less than reputable. Before committing to a breast augmentation abroad, research the clinic’s credentials and reputation. Look carefully into the standards of treatment and care that are offered. You should also make sure that the surgeon who will perform the operation is board certified. In other words, he or she should be a member of a professional organisation. Remember that surgeons carrying out a breast augmentation UK will be members of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), or the British Association of Cosmetic Surgeons.
By doing your research before you have the operation, you’ll minimise the chances of complications. The cost of fixing an operation that has gone wrong can often outweigh the original cost of having a breast augmentation UK, so any cost savings you anticipated would be cancelled out.
