Question

A celebrity decides she wants to have some plastic surgery to remove unwanted weight and wrinkles. She and her manager decide that to avoid the hysteria her appearance would create in an American hospital, she should travel abroad for her body work. What are three things she should take under consideration before making her reservations?

Answer 1

• Accreditation of the surgeon and the facility

Even though worldwide authorisation for plastic surgery is available, a big percentage of clinics are just doctor's offices.They may have poorly skilled surgeons,no proper infection control and sterilisation facilities.These can even cause death.So have a thorough knowledge of the accreditation of the surgeon and the facility.

• Safe travel and stay

​​​​​​​Travelling immediately after a plastic surgery will create higher complications of infection.So you need to stay  abroad until you get out of the risk category.

• Resurgence on returning to native.

​​​​​​​Plastic surgeries need continuing care which will not be covered by insurance if elective.The costs for lifelong care and complications that may occur once you return to your country,will be higher than perceived.Get a clear idea of the expenses once you have plastic surgery,so that financial issues will not come your way.