Why does it cost so much less to have surgery and cosmetic treatments abroad?
In countries abroad offering surgery and cosmetic treatments living costs are typically much lower. This includes not just labour costs, including doctors’, anaesthetists’, nursing and other associated medical staff, but other overheads, such as premises rent, utilities, laboratory materials, insurance and administration expenses. These other ‘hidden’ expenses can amount to a sizeable chunk on top of your medical bill, and so any reduction in these costs will result in considerable savings to you.
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The world is a global marketplace, and the same world-renowned brands and state-of-the-art technologies are available in many corners of the globe. Most people are aware that medical tourist destinations have catered well for cosmetic and plastic surgery, but patients are now just as likely to travel for fertility treatments, stem cell therapies and up-to-the-minute cancer treatments in specialist high-tech facilities in countries such as Mexico, Thailand, Malaysia and India.
Are there any warranties or guarantees on my procedure? What happens if something goes wrong?
Medical Departures’s doctors all offer guarantees or warranties on your treatment, and although no medical treatment can ever be guaranteed 100% due to the different ways our bodies react to things, the key to ensuring a successful outcome is to have your treatment performed by qualified and experienced medical staff in facilities that meet stringent hygiene and safety requirements. It is also imperative that you follow the guidelines after treatment so as not to jeopardize the healing process.
Many thousands of patients travel abroad for successful medical, surgical and cosmetic treatments, but in the rare event something does go wrong, you should let your doctor know, or get in touch with Medical Departures’s Customer Care. They are more than happy to assist in getting any problem put right, and will act as your advocate if any issues arise.
Medical Departures also suggests taking out additional low-cost medical complications insurance before you travel - and although this won’t stop you from having any problems, it will at least cover any additional accommodation or travel expenses you may incur, which is one less thing to worry about.
What are the steps in arranging a surgery holiday?
Medical Departures recommends arranging an appointment for a full evaluation and consultation in person. Naturally, they can advise you when you book the initial consultation approximately how long you will need to stay to have your surgery completed, but it will be your surgeon who will ultimately decide after your evaluation. If you have a trip planned, Medical Departures recommends booking transport and accommodation, and let them know the first available date and time you are free for the evaluation. You should also try to allow as much time after that for your treatment and recovery time before you need to return home.
Can I claim for my treatment on medical insurance?
In some cases, you may be able to, but you will need to check with your insurance provider to see if they cover out-of-network care, which may allow you to reclaim your expenses when you return home.
How often do Medical Departures release promotional codes?
Every brand is different. Some brands release regular discount codes and some do not release any and others only at special times of the year. The team at LoveVouchers.ie spend hours every day looking for the best discount codes and if LoveVouchers.ie has offers available then they will try to list them here.
How can I get a promotional code for Medical Departures?
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