Record numbers of British holidaymakers are slipping a surgical appointment card in their suitcases, along with the usual suntan lotion, travel guide and passport.
Whilst it may seem appealing to combine a cosmetic procedure, such as a hair restoration surgery, with the opportunity to rest up and recuperate in beautiful surroundings and a warmer climate, it can lead to many complications and may even prove fatal. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons has reported a rise in complications after surgery abroad of between 25 to 35%, compared to procedures that took place in the UK.
JUVIDA Clinics, one of the UK’s most advanced hair transplant clinics and ARTAS™ Platinum Practitioner, has seen a growing number of patients looking for corrective treatment following overseas procedures that produced poor results. One of the recurring issues is overharvesting, where too many hairs are removed from the donor area (usually the back and the sides of the head), leading to patchy baldness and grafts that do not grow – and in some cases, lead to infection and permanent scarring.
Sophie Matthews of JUVIDA Clinics, says: “We’re seeing a marked increase in clients, some of whom have had multiple treatments abroad with poor and unacceptable results, which proves that the cheaper prices and unrealistic claims really shouldn’t be the main factors in choosing where to receive surgical hair restoration treatments.
“Clinics abroad do not always have the strict procedures and inspections that we adhere to in the UK, where all surgeons must be on the GMC Register and abide by strict CQC regulations to protect patients. In many cases, it won’t actually be a doctor carrying out the procedure!
“Our qualified, skilled surgeons and technicians use the latest, state-of-the-art ARTAS iX robotic AI technology to ensure that hairs are extracted in a specific pattern, which doesn’t leave noticeable gaps on the donor area. Long-term post-procedure aftercare is also crucial, which of course is not really an option with surgery abroad”.
The true cost of cosmetic tourism is something that Scott Franks knows all too well. He is the partner of Leah Cambridge, who died in August 2018 from complications after having gluteoplasty – also known as the ‘Brazilian butt lift’ – in Turkey. Despite his loss, he decided to go ahead with hair restoration surgery, but was adamant that he would receive his procedure in the UK.
Scott said: “I decided to take the plunge and go to JUVIDA Clinics after seeing the amazing results they’d achieved for their previous clients on social media, and also the glowing feedback they’d received was very reassuring. I’d urge anyone considering hair transplant surgery abroad to reconsider – It’s simply not worth the risk, and I’m sure you won’t get the level of aftercare and support I received by staying in the UK”.
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