6 Reasons to Have Cosmetic Procedures in the UK

Cosmetic procedures are quicker, cleaner and more effective than ever before, but procedures (whether surgical or non-surgical) should still not be taken lightly. The bottom line is that your health, appearance and even mental well-being will be affected by undergoing any form of cosmetic procedure.

Many people (perhaps due to the feeling that procedures are less risky than they used to be) are looking abroad to undergo their surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatment. I would implore you to think very carefully before engaging with and securing the cosmetic services outside the UK. 

Here are top 6 reasons to stay in the UK for cosmetic procedures: 

You Get What You Pay For
I know that I have said this before but cheap cosmetic procedures are exactly that. They’re cheap. There’s usually very little care taken before or during the procedure and aftercare is almost non-existent. Most of the time the ‘cheap’ deals are to get people in and out through the doors as quickly as possible. In the UK it is easy to find out whom the reputable companies are, how they compare on price and the standard of service and care you receive.  

Easy To Follow Up
After any cosmetic procedure you should expect a number of follow up consultations. After surgical procedures in particular you will need to be seen by a specialist to monitor healing and adjust your aftercare. It is impossible to continue to travel abroad for follow up consults – and many overseas surgeries do not offer you this.  

The bottom line is, have your cosmetic surgery near enough for you to attend any unscheduled follow-up appointments, with a reputable doctor and clinic. 

Its Safer in an Emergency
In the unlikely event that you have a complication or reaction you will be taken to a hospital where your medical records can be immediately sourced and your cosmetic surgeon contacted for details.  

If you encounter a problem whilst abroad you would not have the same access to medical records or treatments as in the UK. Or, if you return home and suffer a complication then the hospital or person treating you may have no easy way of reaching the individual who looked after you abroad or gain access to those medical records.  

You Have More Legal Rights
In the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied with your treatment or the results of your procedure then, in the UK, you have legal procedures to help you seek advice or compensation. Chasing someone abroad is much harder and you have far less legal cover than at home. 

We’re All Speaking The Same Language
Very simply, in the UK there are no language barriers to prevent you from understanding exactly what the procedure involves, its risks and the aftercare procedures. If you choose to have procedures done abroad you may struggle to properly convey exactly what it is you are looking for in the first place!  Imagine the potential nightmares caused by bad translation. 

Go On Holiday Afterwards!
Most of the procedures now carried out at Riverbanks are non-invasive and very quick. Save your travelling for holidays and you’ll be sunning yourself on the beach in no time!   

To find out more about safe, non-invasive procedures at one of the UK’s leading cosmetic clinics, visit www.riverbanksclinic.co.uk