Questions to ask before paying a deposit
Ten questions to put to a clinic or surgeon before you pay a deposit, with space to record each answer. Saved on your device; print it or keep a copy.
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Who will perform my surgery?
You should know your surgeon’s name and how to contact them if there is a problem.[BAAPS & TSPRAS] Get the name in writing, and check it on the surgeon checks.
Where will the surgery take place?
BAAPS and TSPRAS recommend a fully recognised hospital.[BAAPS & TSPRAS] The NHS advises against paying for a hospital you have never seen.[NHS] You can check the hospital’s Ministry of Health authorisation yourself.[Ministry of Health]
Who will give my anaesthetic, and what type will it be?
Anaesthesia is a specialty of its own. Ask for the name and role of the person responsible for it, not only the surgeon's.
What happens if there are complications?
The NHS lists this among the first things to find out when you enquire.[NHS] Ask about both — during your stay, and after you fly home.
What emergency support is available, and is a doctor always on hand?
BAAPS suggests asking what back-up the clinic has if things go wrong, and whether a doctor is always available.[BAAPS]
What exactly does the price include?
BAAPS advises being clear on the full cost, including hidden costs.[BAAPS] Ask for the list of inclusions and exclusions in writing.
What follow-up care is provided, and where?
Find out where follow-up appointments will be.[NHS] Your surgeon should offer you an aftercare plan.[BAAPS & TSPRAS]
What is the revision policy?
The NHS advises asking what happens if you need more surgery after the original procedure, and how easily you could travel back.[NHS]
Who do I contact once I am back home?
BAAPS notes that many clinics abroad have nobody in your home country to speak to.[BAAPS] Get a named contact and a way to reach them.
Can I have the treatment plan in writing?
A comprehensive consent form completed before travel is compulsory in Türkiye, according to BAAPS and TSPRAS.[BAAPS & TSPRAS] A written plan alongside it is what the answers above should end up in.
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- UK and Turkish plastic surgeons unite to issue consumer guidelines (opens in a new tab)
British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TSPRAS)
Professional societyChecked 14 September 2026
- Cosmetic surgery abroad (opens in a new tab)
NHS (UK National Health Service)
Health authorityChecked 14 September 2026Publisher reviewed 14 December 2022
- Cosmetic tourism (opens in a new tab)
British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS)
Professional societyChecked 14 September 2026
