Everyone is on the lookout for a bargain but when it comes to your body and health this is one area you should not try to be stingy. Overseas surgeons offer body contouring procedures at prices that sound too good to be true; because they are. The reasons to stay in Perth for any surgery you’re considering far outweigh the lower costs of an overseas surgeon.
Lack of research
Choosing a cosmetic surgeon is a very personal decision that a lot of consideration should go into. It isn’t a choice that a travel agent can make for you. Being far away from the place you will be going under the knife means that you can’t interview and organise consults with a variety of doctors prior to making that life-changing decision and handing over your money.
Increased risks
Surgery will always come with risk, that much is unavoidable. What is avoidable is the unnecessary risk of undergoing surgery outside of Australia. Other countries where cosmetic surgery is cheaper, like Thailand, aren’t as developed as Australia meaning that their health system doesn’t have the same checks in place to ensure the high level of care that Australian hospitals deliver. This opens you up to a risk of life-threatening infections and blood clotting.
When you are vulnerable post-surgery you don’t need to be concerned about these risks. Your surgical team should be the ones making sure you are not going to become ill following surgery. Higher hospital and surgical standards in Australia means a lower risk of any surgery for you.
Comfort in recovery
As mentioned, you are vulnerable and in discomfort during your recovery from body contouring surgery, unable to fully care for yourself. During this time you will want to be around people you know and trust, and familiar surroundings that you know your way around. These things are key to getting back on your feet to full health as soon as is safely possible.
Australian surgeons have more experience with Australian bodies
Asian countries have a lower level of obesity meaning that weight loss surgery is less common. Because of this, body contouring and excess skin removal surgery isn’t as common in these parts of the world and overseas surgeons don’t have as much experience as we do in Australia. Dr Gordon Padovan and his team specialise in both weight loss surgeries, and the skin removal and body contouring surgeries that may follow.
If you are considering going overseas to undergo body contouring procedures, we strongly recommend staying in Perth to avoid irreversible damage to your body and mental well-being. Book a consult with Timeless Cosmetics today to learn more about our high standards and track record for breast surgery among Perth women. Call us on 08 9544 5200 or send an online enquiry here.
