Many people are unhappy with their looks and choose to have cosmetic surgery in the UK. Surgical procedures such as face lifts are extremely popular and take place in a host of approved clinics.  Before signing up with an approved clinic, it is a good precautionary measure to investigate if their staff is indeed composed of registered nurses and surgical technologists who have all attended surgical tech schools.

There are a number of Brits, however, who opt to have both surgical and non-surgical procedures overseas. They travel many miles to have their bodies changed and their imperfections ironed out in some way – but is it wise to leave the comfort of your own home?

Let’s take a look at why some people go abroad for cosmetic procedures.

Every year, many people fly across the world to have cheap plastic surgery. Countries such as Thailand and Hungary carry out low-priced operations daily and these low rates attract foreigners. There are great ocean front spa hotels in Phuket, Thailand  that have luxury accommodations those traveling for medical reasons. With the economy in crisis, a number of Brits fly abroad to get nipped and tucked as it seems like a practical solution. Nevertheless, many people forget to take into account various travel costs and end up paying over the odds to get to their chosen destination.

Believe it or not, some Brits have cosmetic surgery abroad because they love to travel. They head off to India, Poland or Korea and combine their desire to look good with their passion to explore. While it’s easy to understand the appeal of a holiday, many people forget that they are heading for an operation. It usually takes a few weeks to recover from surgery and so rushing to all the local tourist spots is likely to be out of the question.

Many patients decided to have surgery abroad as they are afraid of what they will look like during recovery. Of course, the healing procedure is usually quick and straightforward, however, some people just need a bit of privacy. Choosing to have something like a nose job is a big decision and getting away can help a person mentally. You may argue that in times of need people should call on their friends and family – but everyone is different.

Some people will only check into cosmetic surgery clinics that are frequented by the celebrities. They want liposuction in Hollywood, mole-removal in Malibu and a nose job in LA. While there are many professional surgeries around the world, some of the best are also in the UK. So, if you want a hair transplant or something else, why not check out the range of clinics close to home?

Whether you decide to have surgery abroad or in the UK it’s always wise to weigh up your options carefully.