Aesthetic surgery, as a field of medicine, is growing increasingly popular worldwide, and no wonder – hundreds of thouthands of patients all over world have already had their lives significantly improved this way.
One of the key questions commonly asked by people who have decided to undergo cosmetic surgery is where to receive such treatment. Ukraine, an unlikely candidate for this, may surprise you. Let’s get into the matter of this question.
First canidadates for any type of medical intervention are typically high-income and quality of life countries. It is known that countries like the US, UK, Germany, France, and Switzerland have highly qualified doctors and advanced medical technologies that allow for cosmetic surgery to be performed at a high level.
However, medical care in these countries can be quite expensive. The countries listed above charge a lot for such services, and in field of cosmetic surgery the typical difference is three- to fivefold, when compared to Ukraine.
But the most expensive means the highest quality of service, doesn’t it? Not necessarily. Prices are shaped by a multitude of factors, like tax climate, cost of labour and market conjecture. Private medical service market in Ukraine is highly competitive and very dynamic, forcing clinical establishments to keep their practice up-to-date and avoid overcharging, as there is no lack of aspiring and skillful specialists.
Of course, there are good and bad cosmetic surgery practitioners in Ukraine, but that is absolutely true for any other country. Choice of your clinic and operating surgeon is a crucial step regardless of your country of choice. To avoid negative outcome, attention should be paid to the experience and qualifications of operating doctors, anaesthesiologists and the the establishment’s facilities. As stated above, Ukrainian medical expert market is dense and very competitive, forcing experts to keep learning and developing. There is plenty of certified aesthetic surgeons, many of which have undergone training or practice abroad, predominantly in EU. Moreover, it may be not widely known, but medical tradition in Ukraine is strong, and has contributed many revolutionizing inventions and practices to the global field of medicine over the 20th-21st centuries.
And now, let’s address the elephant in the room, shall we? The war. Why would anyone in their right mind go to a country, where ballistic missile attacks, drone raids and bombings have become a routine? The author of this post, as a resident of Ukraine, listens to air raid alert sirens virtually daily, as well as millions of other Ukrainians.
Well, to answer that question, let’s try asking another – why not? It is true, that Central, Eastern and Southern Ukrainian cities are by no means safe. Air attacks hit hard, and despite best defense and organisational efforts there are civilian casualties there everyday (we need more air defense systems like Patriot – didn’t expect to see this here, eh?). Though, there are safe harbours in the West. Cities like Rivne and Uzhhorod are unlikely and unconvenient targets, where civilian life continues normally (as if it is possible to have a normal life during such a war). Moreover, multiple medical facilities have established underground surgery rooms, with backup power generation options and well-equipped shelters.
In addition, it may sound ugly, but war has always been a powerful engine of medical progress. Aesthetic surgery is not an exception, as people wounded by ruscist invasion often need cosmetic surgery to completely overcome trauma. Yet again, Ukrainian doctors are not out of practice, though for the wrongest of reasons.
To sum it up, top-tier aesthetic surgery services at safe facilities for adequate price can be found in Ukraine. It surely is a viable destination, especially if you are on a limited budget. If it is not reason enough, let me appeal to the fact that visiting Ukraine is a unique cultural experience, and a right thing to do. We offer an opportunity to get excellent healthcare services, see what we see, and meaningfully contribute to keeping our economy alive (yesss, please spend your money here). Kiss-peace, friends.
