Cosmetic Surgery In SPAIN

For many years, Spain has seen an annual influx of tourists from the UK, as people arrived in search the sun drenched beaches so typical of this beautiful Mediterranean country. Recent years however have seen a different type of tourist visiting Spain, as an increasing number of people travel to have their cosmetic surgery in Spain. Nowadays, increasing numbers of people are taking the short flight from the UK to the cosmetic surgery hotspots of Barcelona, Marbella and Madrid.

The cosmetic surgery in Spain is tightly regulated, and all cosmetic surgeons in Spain are represented by the Spanish Society for Plastic, Reparative and Cosmetic Surgery (SECPRE). The plastic surgeons in Spain are highly qualified and experienced, and they will spend many years training to become a doctor, before they are even able to specialize in cosmetic surgery.

Before a surgeon is able to practice cosmetic surgery in Spain, they must be granted the title of Specialist in Plastic, Cosmetic and Reparative surgery. As with all overseas cosmetic surgery, it is important to research the credentials of both your prospective surgeon, and cosmetic surgery clinic before deciding to proceed. Do remember that most cosmetic surgery clinics and their surgeons are regularly asked to provide credentials, and so the vast majority will be more than happy to assist you.

There are a number of major reasons why an increasing number of individuals are choosing to have their cosmetic surgery in Spain; however the primary reason for this increase is the lower prices of cosmetic surgery in Spain, particularly when compared with the costs for comparable cosmetic procedures in the UK. The typical cost for breast augmentation surgery in Spain can be as low as £2,000, where a breast augmentation procedure in London is likely to cost in the region of £3,500 - £4,500.

As well as the obvious issue of cost, other factors have assisted the increase in the numbers of people looking to have cosmetic surgery in Spain, and recent years have seen a large increase in the number of airlines offering cheap flights from the UK to areas such as Marbella, Madrid and Barcelona. This coupled with the already large population of UK citizens who have chosen to take up permanent residence in Spain, have resulted in the number of individuals seeking surgery at multi-lingual clinics in Spain steadily increasing.

Overall, there is a strong cosmetic surgery market in Spain, and the recent growth seems to show no sign of slowing, as people begin to recognize the high standards of cosmetic surgery on offer. This high standard, coupled with the increased ease of access is likely to result in an increasing number of UK individuals looking to undertake their cosmetic surgery procedures in Spain in the years to come.