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‘We had cosmetic surgery abroad’
Going overseas
‘I combined a boob
Donia Assour, Danielle Davis, 22, a student fro
for plastic 25, an Meopham, Kent, travelled to Thail m
surgery is a advertising June for breast implants and lip and in
manager from osuction…
fast-growing London, thought
trend. new!
job with a holiday’
“I’d wanted bigger D. I had liposuction
breast implants boobs for a while. on my thighs at the
investigates and and sunshine I liked my body but
I’m a perfectionist, and
same time, to make
them look more toned.
talks to women were the perfect as a full-time student The total price came
combination… I couldn’t afford to pay to £1,400. My mum,
who have left £4,000 for a boob job.
“Then I met a girl
a nurse, freaked out
when I told her. She
the UK for their who’d had implants didn’t like the idea
nips and tucks… “I’ve always wanted bigger
boobs. I used to be a B cup,
“I’d talked to my family
and friends about having
done in Thailand for
£1,000. I looked on the
of me going abroad
alone, but she knows
but in July this year I flew an operation in the past, net and found a five- I’m strong-willed.
P
lastic surgery has never to Marbella in Spain and but they never thought that star hospital in Phuket. “The retreat was like
been more popular among had them enlarged to a 32E. I would go through with it. I emailed a doctor paradise, with its own
British women, and it’s “Having the operation I’m quite petite and some of there, who was happy private beach. After
becoming increasingly abroad cost £2,995, which my friends thought I might to answer my questions three days relaxing,
common for those seeking is about £1,500 cheaper than look out of proportion with and recommended I went into hospital for
surgery to leave the country it would be over here, but bigger boobs. But my mind I stay at The Bodyline the operation. It was
for their procedure. Up to that wasn’t the only reason was made up. Retreat, a complex for clean and modern, and
30,000 Britons a year are I decided to go abroad. A “My boyfriend Tarick, people recuperating the surgeon talked me
travelling outside the UK friend of mine had breast 24, wasn’t too keen on the from surgery . through everything.
to get a face or body overhaul. implants recently and, as idea at first either – he “I had a consultation “When I came round,
Surgery abroad is booming, you can’t drive or strain thought I was perfect as with a British plastic it felt like there were
with dozens of companies yourself too much for a I was! – but he respected surgeon, who advised rocks pressing down on
offering package deals with fortnight afterwards, she my decision and agreed to me on what to expect my chest. I was due to
a difference. As well as the ended up being stuck in come to Marbella with me. and explained the leave hospital after one
chance to combine a life- the house by herself. “I had the op the day after procedures I should night, but I was still in
changing operation with I arrived in Spain, stayed in expect at the hospital. a lot of pain, so I stayed
a week or two of relaxation,
a major attraction is the price. I thought that overnight, and then went
back to our hotel. For a week
She said to wait before
flying back and to wear
two more nights before
returning to the retreat.
I could spend
Having cosmetic surgery afterwards I was in more flight socks in case of “The pain eased, and
overseas can cost thousands pain than I expected, so blood clots, especially on my first night back
some time
of pounds less than in the UK. I stayed in the apartment as I’m on the Pill. She at the retreat I removed
Here, three women explain watching DVDs and ordering also said to make sure my bandages to see my
their reasons for having room service. By the second I had good insurance in new boobs for the first
surgery abroad… relaxing week, I felt great. We enjoyed case something went time. They were so
afterwards
the rest of our holiday, sight- wrong, which I hadn’t swollen – I looked like
seeing and eating out. thought about before. Jordan! But the surgeon
“I had my stitches “I chose to increase warned me they’d need
taken out back in my B-cup boobs to time to calm down.
“I didn’t like the sound of London. My friends can’t midway between C and “I spent nine days
that, so I did research into believe how natural relaxing, then returned
‘My new boobs
surgery overseas. I thought my new boobs look. to the hospital to have
that if I saw it as a holiday Even I’m surprised my stitches removed.
as well as an operation, at how soft they are. I love the results.
I could spend some time “I’m glad I combined My new boobs look
relaxing afterwards. my surgery with natural and give me
“I found a company called .
a holiday Not only loads of confidence. I’m
in Thailand saved
Mills & Mills who arrange did I come back with working as a podium
plastic surgery at a hospital new boobs, I had dancer in Ibiza this
in Marbella. They look after a great tan, too.” summer and I can’t
all the planning for you. But, wait to show them off !”
most importantly, the surgeon Donia’s surgery
her Marco Vricella flies over to was arranged Danielle stayed
Donia fore e
Donia bebeforher
me £2,600’
and the UK to do consultations through Mills at The Bodyline
r breast implants
heast implants and
bre and follow-up appointments & Mills Medical Retreat in Thailand
rt in and (inset) the
she (inset) the resort
lla on Harley Street, so I had Group (www. (www.thebodyline
ated Marbe Marbe e
resort inlla where
in somewhere to go if there millsmedical.com; retreat.com)
where sh
she recup erated were any problems. 0871 218 2182)
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‘I’m flying back for
HR manager Zoe Surgery abroad: the facts Popular destinations
Walters, 31, from St Are surgery holidays as great and safe as they seem?
Neots, Cambridgeshire, won’t help healing and could even
Spain English is widely spoken in many Spanish
resorts and breast enlargements can be £1,500
has had four operations Is surgery abroad cheaper?
more operations’
cause significant complications. cheaper than in the UK. Mills & Mills Medical
abroad and she’s
Yes, in many countries it is significantly Group (see previous page) is based in Marbella.
cheaper. But the all-inclusive deals How can I ensure it’s safe? Packages include a chauffeur-driven service from
already planning can be a false economy and there
can be poor standards of surgery and
To minimise any risk, look for countries
where practices are strictly regulated.
the airport and a stay in a luxury four-star hotel.
her next one… hospitals. “As a surgeon, I frown on
holiday surgery and am amazed that
Have a face-to-face consultation
before you travel and certainly before
Brazil With 4,000 registered cosmetic surgeons,
Brazil is second only to the US. Every year there
people go for these so-called deals,” the work. Check how complications are 400,000 cosmetic operations performed and
says Douglas McGeorge of The British will be handled, your aftercare and face-lifts cost around half the price they do in the
Association Of Aesthetic Plastic about any revision surgery you may UK. See www.perfect.com.br for details.
“In March 2004, I was based Surgeons. Cosmetic surgery requires need after the procedure. Find out if
in Miami while working for good aftercare, which is not always your surgeon can speak English and, Belgium Belgium is a popular choice with
a cruise ship company and possible if your surgeon is miles away. if not, find an interpreter. Check if the Brits, and the private hospitals have some of
I decided to have cosmetic If corrective surgery is needed, you hospital or clinic has insurance that the highest standards in Europe. Nose jobs cost
surgery for the first time. may need to revisit the country you covers your procedure, too. from £1,600 – nearly half the UK price. Clinic
In Florida everyone has were treated in. This would wipe out Beaucare (www.clinicbeaucare.co.uk) offers pre-
surgery – fake boobs are any initial savings made. More information surgery consultations in London.
everywhere and Botox Independent cosmetic-surgery advisor
is almost as common What are the risks? Linda Briggs places patients with India India is an increasingly popular option.
as brushing your teeth! No surgery is without risk and the surgeons around the world. Her Its private hospitals have an excellent reputation,
“My first operation was cut-price variety can have its dangers. website (www.lindabriggs.co.uk) and some holidays combine trips to the Taj Mahal
a tummy tuck. My weight Healthcare regulations differ from has information on the range of or yoga retreats. Breast enlargements can cost
had yo-yoed throughout my country to country and the language procedures and countries available, as little as £1,000. See www.surgeryabroad.org.uk.
twenties between 11st and barrier needs to be considered. and she can tell you what to expect.
14st, and after slimming Combining cosmetic surgery with a The Healthcare Commission (www. South Africa You can save around £2,000 on
down again I’d been left sun-kissed break sounds fabulous, but healthcarecommission.org.uk) a face-lift and squeeze in an exotic safari, too!
with horrible, sagging skin it’s also worth remembering holiday regulates private cosmetic surgery in There are several companies, including Surgeon
on my stomach. I decided to activities such as sunbathing, drinking the UK, but also has useful advice for & Safari (www.surgeon-and-safari.co.za), offering
have a tummy tuck, as well alcohol, swimming and flying home anyone considering surgery abroad. a choice of safaris, luxury hotels and procedures.
as liposuction on my waist
and inner thighs.
“After lots of research, I
found one of the best surgeons
in the area – Dr Vernon Turner
– and made an appointment.
It was quite a serious operation.
I was left with scars on my
tummy and have lost some
sensation in the area, but it was
definitely worth it. I’d rather
people saw the scars than the
excess skin that was there before.
“When you’ve had surgery
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once, it’s easier to decide to
have another operation. So in
March this year I decided to
go back for breast implants and
liposuction on my chin. At 38C,
my breasts were already quite
large, but to me they just felt
like empty sacks of skin.
I wanted them to be fuller.
“I chose the same surgeon as
before, because I totally trusted Clockwise from above: Zoe
him. He believes in making during, before and after her
subtle rather than dramatic cosmetic surgery – but
changes, and that’s what I’ve there’s more to come…
always wanted. I still want
when you’ve had surgery once,
to be me, just an improved thing is that I’m happy with
version. I was originally my choice of surgeon. Plastic
it’s easier to decide to have
planning to go up to a DD, surgery is much more common
but I ended up a size 34F. in the States and the surgeons
another operation
“They aren’t quite as perky in Miami are so experienced.
as I would like, because I didn’t “That’s so important
want to have my nipples moved because you’re putting your
and risk losing sensation, but life in someone else’s hands.”
I’m still really happy with them. “Before each operation I think and that’s why I have
And I’m already planning more long and hard about the risks my operations in Miami. Zoe had her surgery with
operations. I have loose skin on I am taking and whether it is “It wasn’t much cheaper – Dr Vernon Turner in Fort
my inner thighs, so I’m planning worth it. You are putting your my first operations cost around Lauderdale (call 001 954
on having that skin tucked. body through a major trauma, £5,000 – but the most important 568 3031)
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