Medical travel is safe when it is planned like medicine and not like tourism. This is the checklist our coordinators work through with every patient — shared here because transparency is the whole point.
Before you book anything
Verify the surgeon, not just the clinic: board certification, hospital privileges, years in practice. Verify the facility: JCI or national accreditation, anesthesia staffing, ICU backup. Get every quote in writing, itemized. If any of these is resisted, walk away — from us or anyone.
Timing the flight
Flying too soon after surgery raises clot risk. Typical minimums we plan around: 5–7 days for facial procedures and hair transplants, 10–14 days for body contouring, with compression stockings and movement on the flight itself. Your surgeon’s clearance governs — always.
While you are there
Bring a companion if you can; if you cannot, use a recovery retreat with nursing cover. Keep your coordinator’s number pinned. Attend every scheduled follow-up before you fly home. Keep all documentation — operative notes, implant cards, medication lists — in your hand luggage.
When you are home
The aftercare arc is where brokerages earn or lose trust. Ours is scheduled at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months — video reviews with your surgeon, plus a local-care escalation path if anything concerns you between them.
Information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute medical advice. Outcomes vary by individual. Final guidance, candidacy assessment, and pricing always come from a licensed consulting surgeon.
