Dental Services and Plastic Surgery: Medical Treatments Abroad

(asked on 24th June 2019) - View Source

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what advice is available to people travelling overseas for dental or cosmetic surgery.


Answered by
Jackie Doyle-Price Portrait
Jackie Doyle-Price
This question was answered on 2nd July 2019

All cosmetic procedures have risks and can impact upon physical and emotional health. Holiday packages that include cosmetic procedures can trivialise what should be a major decision.

The Government urges anyone considering a cosmetic or dental procedure abroad to do their research into the standards and qualifications that apply in the country they are travelling to. They should ensure that adequate insurance arrangements are in place and that they have access to appropriate aftercare back in the United Kingdom in the event of any complications.

NHS.UK publishes guidance for people thinking about travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery, as well as general safety advice and information about individual procedures. The Royal College of Surgeons and the British Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons also provide information online and the General Dental Council has published a guide for patients considering travelling abroad for dental treatment.

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