Many people who want the perfect smile, or to lose weight, or to surgically enhance their physique, find themselves considering surgery abroad. While there are some tempting reasons to go abroad for surgery – for example, procedures are not available on the NHS or it’s cheaper than private treatment in UK – there is no question that the UK is a better and safer choice, and here’s why.
The risks of treatments and surgeries abroad If the upfront cost of a treatment is your chief concern, the good news is that we have a solution. We provide payment options that allow you to spread the cost of a treatment or surgery here in the UK. We NEVER lend for treatment or surgery abroad. That’s because patients are at the heart of our business ethos and we believe there can be safety risks if you go abroad.
In the last few weeks alone there have been a number of tragic stories in the press about people for whom the dream went horribly wrong after they sought treatment abroad. In one case*, a man from Wales spent over £14,000 on a full set of dental crowns in Türkiye, including his travel costs, after he had to return for a second operation because his crowns were ‘falling apart’. In another upsetting case, a woman was heard by the coroner’s court to have died after a botched ‘Brazilian butt lift, liposuction and tummy tuck’. And now, another woman has tragically died after going to Türkiye to get a gastric band fitted.
These stories are heartbreaking and they highlight some of the problems of going abroad. You have far less control over the procedure and it is hard to check the credentials of the clinic and person carrying it out. You’re a long way from home and communication might be hampered by a language barrier. Just as importantly, if you are not happy, it’s much harder to seek redress, and your savings can quickly be lost by having to travel back to the clinic again or by having to have corrective surgery somewhere else.
Safer treatments in the UK The real benefit of having your treatment in the UK is peace of mind, particularly when you book a clinic approved by Chrysalis Finance. That’s because all our partner clinics are subject to our stringent due diligence checks. This ensures they are regulated by the appropriate regulator, are up to date with specialist qualifications and training, and have appropriate insurance in place, for your protection. Importantly, we update these checks every year, so you know that any clinic partnered with Chrysalis is safe, professional and one of the best at what they do in the UK.
Your UK surgeon or dentist will also advise you on the best course of treatment, which may not aways be the most expensive or the treatment you think you need. Once you go abroad there is no incentive for the clinic treating you to do anything other than what you are asking them to do. In other words, here in the UK, you will get medical advice from a qualified medic or dentist who is led by your needs, not your wallet. And don’t forget, your clinic is convenient to get to for follow up appointments or further treatment.
Put your trust in us here in the UK
We put patients at the heart of everything we do, and our Patient Promise, which you can read about on our website, is your guarantee that you are in safe hands with us and our partner clinics. When it comes to spreading the cost of your treatments, there are a number of options. You can pay monthly over 6-36 months and many of our payment options are interest free.
When you take all things into consideration, right here in UK is the safest and often the most cost effective place to get a surgical or dental treatment. If you would like to find out more about how to spread the cost, get in touch using the details below.
*Daily mirror, 16 Nov 2024
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