Balloon SinuplastyBarretts oesophagus treatmentBiliopancreatic diversion (BPD)Biological age test (Telomere)Bipolar disorderBladder examination by camera (cystoscopy)Bladder function studyBladder resectionBlastocyst embryo transferBlocked tear duct surgeryBlood testBone density scan for osteoporosisBone marrow transplantBotulinum toxin (Botox)Bowel (partial) removalBowel cancer screenBrachial Plexus Injury (BPI) TreatmentBrachytherapyBrain and spine cavernoma microsurgeryBranchial CystBreast enlargement (boob job)Breast examBreast lump removalBreast reconstruction surgeryBreast reductionBreast removalBreast tissue removalBreast upliftBridgeBrow liftBunion surgeryBursitis (injection treatment)Buttock implants (inc Brazilian butt lift)
Calf implantsCancer treatmentCardiac pacemaker insertionCardiac surgeryCardiologyCarotid artery surgeryCarpal tunnel releaseCataract surgeryCataract surgery using Femtosecond LaserCerebral palsy rehabilitationCervical smearCervix biopsyCheek implantsChemotherapyChest wall defect repair (surgical and non-surgical)Chest x-rayChin implantsChiropodyChiropracticChlamydia testCholesteatomaCircumcisionClearing of the sinusesColon examination by cameraColon polyp removalColonoscopyCornea transplantCoronary angiogramCoronary angiographyCoronary angioplastyCoronary artery bypass graft (CABG)Cosmetic surgeryCosmetic treatments (non-surgical)CrownCruciate knee ligament surgeryCT scanCubital tunnel decompressionCyberknife surgeryCystectomyCystoprostatectomy
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)Dental hygienist (clean)Dental implantDental treatmentDental x-rayDentureDermabrasionDermal fillersDEXA bone scanDiabetic Macular Oedema and Retinal Vein OcclusionDialysis treatmentDIAM spinal stabilisation systemDigital scalp microscopeDilation and curettage (D&C)Disc hernia surgery endoscopic (EasyGo)DNA testDonor insemination (DI)Draining of fluid from the earDrama therapyDuodenal switchDupuytren`s contracture surgery
Ear nose & throat (ENT)Ear pinningEar surgery (middle ear)Ear syringingEar wax removal (microsuction)Early embryo viability assessment (Eeva) testEating disorder treatmentEating disorder treatmentsECGEchocardiogramEctopic pregnancy removalEctropion/ entropion of the eyelid surgeryEgg donationEgg freezingElbow replacementElbow replacement revisionElectrocardiogram (ECG)Electroencephalography (EEG)Embryo donationEndodoscopyEndometrial ablationEndoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP)Endovascular aneurysm surgeryExcision of spinal cord tumoursExecutive health screenExtracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)Eye bag removalEye removalEye surgeryEyebrow reconstruction (FUE)Eyelid reduction
FaceliftFacet joint injectionFallopian tubes examination by cameraFalse eye removal and exchangeFat transferFemale genital surgeryFemale sterilisationFemale sterilisation reversalFilling (white bonded composite)Flexible SigmoidoscopyFood intolerance screenFoot and ankle surgeryFrenuloplastyFrozen embryo transfer (FET)Fusion of the toe
RadiotherapyRealignment of the kneeReflexologyRefractive Lens ExchangeRehabilitation (physical)Removal of abnormal cervical cells (LLETZ)Removal of retroperitoneal tumour (Laparoscopy)Retinal laser surgeryRetzius-sparing radical prostatectomyRoot canal treatmentRotator Cuff Repair
Salivary Gland RemovalScans and investigationsScar repair hair transplantScoliosis surgerySeptoplastySexual health screenSexual medicineShock treatment for irregular heartbeat (Defibrillation)Shoulder arthroscopy (keyhole investigation of the shoulder)Shoulder keyhole surgeryShoulder replacementShoulder replacement revisionShoulder surgerySinus surgerySkin disorder treatmentSkin lesion removal (Cryotherapy)Sleeve gastrectomySmall vein removal (Sclerotherapy)Snoring surgerySpa (Medical) and wellness treatmentSpa and wellness treatmentSpeech and language therapySpinal fusionSpinal Stenosis treatmentsSpinal trauma rehabilitationSpinal vascular malformationSpine and back surgerySpleen removalSport and remedial massageSports injury treatmentSquint correctionStapedotomyStem cell treatmentStomach removalSurgery for menieres disease (Endolymphatic Sac Surgery)Surgical sperm retrieval (PESA; TESA; MESA)SurrogacySVT (supraventricular tachycardia) treatment
Tear in anus (anal fissure) repairTendons in shoulder repairTest for Down`s syndrome (CVS)Tests and medicalsThigh liftThymus Tumour (Thymoma)Thyroid gland inflammation (Thyroiditis)Thyroid gland removal (Thyroidectomy)Toe nail removalTongue tie operationTonsil removalTooth extractionTooth fillingTooth straightening (invisalign)Tooth whiteningTorn cartilage repairTotal Laparoscopic Radical Trachelectomy (TLRT)Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)Trapeziectomy surgeryTrapped nerve surgeryTrigger finger releaseTummy tuckTwisted testis surgery
UltrasoundUnblocking of blood vessels in the heartUndescended testicle surgeryUreter stone removalUreteroscopy and fragmentation of kidney stone using laserUrethra examinationUrodynamics studyUrolift (Prostate hyperplasia treatment)UrologyUterus examination by camera (hysteroscopy)
VaccinationVaginal and vulval warts removalVaginal prolapse surgeryVaginal tighteningVaginal wall repairVaginoscopyVaricocele surgeryVaricose ulcer removalVaricose vein surgeryVaricose Vein Treatment (VenaSeal)Varicose veins ablationVascular disease surgery (peripheral)Vasectomy (male sterilisation)Vasectomy reversalVaser LiposuctionVeneerVertebroplasty and KythoplastyVoicebox and vocal chords examination by cameraVulvectomy (Radical)
Well man screenWell woman screenWisdom tooth extractionWomb examination by cameraWomb removalWrist arthroscopy (keyhole investigation & surgery of the wrist)
A guide to obesity treatment abroadFreelance User2024-07-18T12:49:46+00:00
A guide to obesity treatment abroad
More and more people are considering obesity treatment abroad. With increasing numbers of people in Western countries carrying excess weight, obesity has become a major health problem. According to the UK NHS, around 23% of adults are classified as obese in the UK, while the Centre for Disease Control has the figure for US citizens at 36%. (Obesity is defined as having a body mass index or BMI of 30 or more.)
But for the patient considering obesity treatment abroad, there may be some concerns. What are the conditions like in hospitals and clinics overseas? Is the surgeon suitably qualified? Where can I get the best deal? What questions should I ask about the treatment? What happens if I am unhappy with the outcome of the treatment?
This guide attempts to answer these questions and guides the patient through the process of exploring the options for obesity treatment abroad. It has been developed through the experience that we have gained through operating the Treatment Abroad web site and our knowledge of the medical tourism industry in general.
