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cosmetic surgery
Ladyhawk
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First and foremost I don't want this to degenerate into a "what's the point of plastic surgery, just be happy with the way you are" or a "why waste your money" discussion.
So - how does one go about getting cosmetic surgery? I wouldn't want to just phone up one of these clinics that you see in the back of a magazine. Do you go to your GP for a referal? and how do you know which surgeon to go with?
So - how does one go about getting cosmetic surgery? I wouldn't want to just phone up one of these clinics that you see in the back of a magazine. Do you go to your GP for a referal? and how do you know which surgeon to go with?
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If you want it on the NHS, you see your GP.
If you're happy to pay for it, you ring the clinic and book an appointment.0 -
Even if you are going private please go to your GP for a recommendation. Some of these companies that advertise on magazines have surgeons who are not a member of The British Association of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, or BAPRAS.
As far as I know all BUPA surgeons are. In the case of plastic surgery research is definetely key!!0 -
If you want it on the NHS, you see your GP.
If you're happy to pay for it, you ring the clinic and book an appointment.
You're unlikely to get anything cosmetic on the NHS.
But your GP - especially if it's a good understanding one - is still your first port of call. Do not just take pot luck from Yellow pages or t'interweb.
There is no proper specialty in 'cosmetic surgery' and so sometimes it can just be a general surgeon doing a bit 'on the side'.
You need a specialist in the area that you want the work done on. Usualy proper plastic surgeons.
Your GP will know the person you need to speak to, and point you in the right direction. Maybe even writing a private referal for you. (But being private, this might just cost you a few quid, but it's the best start).How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
As previously stated above! Go see your GP, get him to write a referral, he won't be able to get you surgery for free, but he will know the best person to see in your area. Then you can go and see a consultant, find out the procedure, what to expect and how much it would all cost and then you can decide if you still want to go ahead.
Good luck
“I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different.”
Kurt Vonnegut0 -
If you want it on the NHS, you see your GP. ~ ha, ha, I wish!
If you're happy to pay for it, you ring the clinic and book an appointment. ~ unless you want to go to a Transform Clinic or similar, you will need a referral from your GP (he will also send any relevant past history and medications.)
See above “I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different.”
Kurt Vonnegut0 -
don't worry - I wouldn't expect the NHS to pay for my vanity!:cool:
Thanks for your replies. I wasn't sure if GP's dealt with such frivolities as liposculpture.Man plans and God laughs...Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry. But by demonstrating that all people cry, laugh, eat, worry and die, it introduces the idea that if we try to understand each other, we may even become friends.0 -
Toothsmith wrote: »You're unlikely to get anything cosmetic on the NHS.
But your GP - especially if it's a good understanding one - is still your first port of call. Do not just take pot luck from Yellow pages or t'interweb.
There is no proper specialty in 'cosmetic surgery' and so sometimes it can just be a general surgeon doing a bit 'on the side'.
You need a specialist in the area that you want the work done on. Usualy proper plastic surgeons.
Your GP will know the person you need to speak to, and point you in the right direction. Maybe even writing a private referal for you. (But being private, this might just cost you a few quid, but it's the best start).Philippa36 wrote: »See above
I know cosmetic surgery on the NHS is unlikely!
Interesting about still getting a GP referral. I didn't, but then again my surgeon was the same one who botched up that footballers wife!0
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