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From dental implants to bariatric surgery — what to know before you book.
Independent UK checklists, country guides and clinic information for dental, hair, cosmetic, weight-loss, eye, IVF and orthopedic treatment abroad.
Accreditations to look for
Medical tourism is travelling abroad for planned healthcare — typically elective procedures like dental implants, hair restoration, cosmetic surgery, weight-loss surgery, IVF, eye surgery or joint replacement. According to the Office for National Statistics, 523,000 UK residents travelled abroad for medical treatment in 2024 — up from 431,000 in 2023, a 50% rise in two years. Turkey alone accounted for nearly 200,000 of those visits.
Most journeys are clinically successful. The ones that go wrong usually involve avoidable shortcuts: unverified surgeons, unlicensed facilities, no aftercare plan, or compressed recovery timelines that ignore DVT risk on the flight home. The FCDO confirms 7 British nationals died in Turkey in 2025 following medical procedures (gov.uk source); every page on cliniccheck is designed to help you spot the shortcuts before you pay a deposit.
Indicative starting prices in GBP. Always request itemised written quotes from any specific clinic.
| Treatment | UK private from | Abroad from | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Treatment | £2,400 | £450 | ~70% |
| Hair Transplant | £6,000 | £1,500 | ~75% |
| Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery | £7,500 | £2,200 | ~60% |
| Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery | £11,000 | £3,500 | ~65% |
| Eye Surgery (LASIK & Cataract) | £4,000 | £1,100 | ~65% |
| IVF & Fertility | £8,000 | £2,800 | ~60% |
| Orthopedic & Joint Surgery | £14,000 | £6,500 | ~55% |
| Cardiac & General Surgery | £25,000 | £9,000 | ~60% |
From dental implants to bariatric surgery — what to know before you book.
Where UK patients most often travel for treatment — with the things to watch for.
Free, independent checklists written for UK patients. Use them before you pay any deposit.
Hospitals and clinics with the licensing and accreditation we recommend you verify.
Hospital-based dental clinic in Şişli specialising in implants, full-arch restorations and zirconium crowns. T…
Long-established central Budapest practice. Provides itemised treatment plans and a two-stage care model (prep…
FUE and DHI hair transplant clinic in Antalya serving UK patients with all-in packages from £1,500. Confirm th…
Smaller-volume European clinic offering surgeon-led FUE. Suits patients who prioritise EU regulation and consu…
JCI-accredited private hospital handling rhinoplasty, BBL, breast surgery and gastric sleeve. Higher-risk proc…
Surgeon-led Prague clinic offering rhinoplasty, breast surgery and facelifts. Two-week recovery in Prague is p…
Hospital-based gastric sleeve and bypass programme with a strong record of UK patients. Confirm the lead surge…
World-renowned tertiary hospital with dedicated international patient wing. Strongest in cardiac surgery, join…
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Plain-English questions to ask, red flags to spot, and country-specific safety notes — designed to be used before you pay a deposit.
NHS interaction, FCDO advice, UK travel insurance and aftercare options — all considered from a UK patient's perspective.
How people used cliniccheck before they travelled.
How to research clinics, what travel insurance covers, and more.
Six concrete steps — public registers, accreditation databases, review platforms and government safety notices — that take a clinic from "looks fine" to "I trust them".
The UK government publishes practical safety guidance for patients travelling abroad for treatment. Here is what it actually says — and what to do about it.
Standard travel insurance excludes most complications of elective treatment. Specialist policies exist. Here is how to read them.
Independent, free, and written for UK patients. Use them before you pay a deposit.