Where Can I Get Brow Lift Surgery? - Cosmetic Surgery Guide


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Brow lift surgeries aren't available on the NHS because they aren't medically necessary, which can cause some confusion as to where you can actually get the procedure from. In fact there are a few options available to you if you are looking to pursue the surgery, and these are explored in this article.

Private hospitals and facilities in the UK

The UK is home to many private medical practices, and these can literally be as small as a single surgeon providing his services for a fee, or as large as a nationwide network of hospitals like Nuffield Health and BMI Healthcare. There are also standalone clinics and practices that can offer private healthcare, and each of these types of service provider can offer different benefits, so the choice is yours.

Larger chains have the benefit of experience and reputation, and these will also abide by standards shared by the many facilities under that chain's banner. Large providers of private healthcare also have the benefit of being able to offer specialist sites often replete with the latest technologies and excellent accommodation for your stay. Smaller practices can often be a lot more personal, which for some is much more important than size or any other factors. They can also offer lower costs in some cases.

You can also either get your cosmetic surgery from a private healthcare provider or a specialist cosmetic surgery clinic. The former will often have a dedicated cosmetic surgery department which offers its services to the same standards as specialist clinics, with the benefit of having other on-site departments which you can make use of if necessary.

Most private healthcare providers, regardless of size, will provide their surgeries through a consultant surgeon with an existing NHS practice, or at least considerable experience in the NHS. This ensures that the quality of care given is of the highest standard, and that you will be satisfied with your surgery.

Facilities abroad

Another option for cosmetic surgeries is to receive the treatment abroad rather than here in the UK. This practice is often referred to as 'medical tourism', and refers to the growing trend of people in the UK going abroad to seek private treatments that would otherwise be too costly in the UK. The brow lift is only one of many surgeries that are commonly sought through medical tourism, and popular destinations for foreign treatments include Slovenia, Poland, and Thailand amongst many others. These countries can provide care to the same standards as in the UK, but with the advantage of providing these services at a much lower cost, even including the price of travel and accommodation.

When looking into going abroad for any treatment, you should take extra care in looking into the background of the hospital or clinic you are looking into. Testimonials and independent reviews are excellent tools to determine the reputation and quality of the facility. If possible it is always worth going out and having a look at the facility yourself, and even having a consultation with your future doctor if possible.

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