FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
General Patient's Guide
This guide is intended to help you and find answers for some frequently asked questions. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at BeautyHungary, we will be happy to answer them.
Why go abroad for medical treatments?
Is medical healthcare abroad safe enough?
Why is it cheaper?
How much are the savings?
Is it better organized through an agency?
What kind of medical treatments are available overseas?
Do I have to travel alone?
Are they speaking English at the clinics abroad?
Is that true that it can be a holiday also?
What if complications arise after I went home?
Why go abroad for medical treatments?
The main reason medical travelers are going to other countries for medical care is to save money. It is a great value for the patients, getting high level treatment at low price abroad. The other reason is the better quality in the clinics overseas. Physicians and staff are often more accessible than at the patient’s home country.
Is medical healthcare abroad safe enough?
Anywhere you might go in the world, you won’t find medical treatment without risk; however most clinics abroad follow strict health guidelines and rules very often more recognized than clinics in US or Great Britain. Another thing worth mentioning is that most doctors (surgeons or dentists) abroad had made their studies or specialized at the most widely recognized Universities in USA, UK or in other Western European countries. More and more patients are satisfied with the treatments they have went through abroad and even the statistics show better and better results comparing with treatments made in US for example.
Why is it cheaper?
Medical healthcare abroad is much cheaper, because the rate of living is more moderate. The salaries of the physicians and staff are much lower too. The medical education has also a lower cost in these countries. Besides, not only your treatment will be cheaper, everything from accommodation to tourism services and any other daily living costs will be at more affordable prices than at your own country.
How much are the savings?
How much you can save depends on the habits of your way of life and travel usage, what kind of treatment you would like to have, the country you choose to have your treatment. You can save up to 40-80% on your medical healthcare.
Is it better organized through an agency?
It’s easier for the patients because the representatives of an agency like BeautyHungary can help in all kinds of questions. Without any hassle from your part, an agency can solve many of your problems from which here are some of the most common ones:
- book your accommodation
- send you a driver to the airport as soon as you arrive
- organize you special programs for your leisure time
- benefit of other free extra services if you come through an agency
The only thing what you have to do, is just make a decision that you would like to do something for your health and for your beauty.
What kind of medical treatments are available overseas?
Almost all kind of medical treatment is possible abroad. The most current treatments are the dentistry, cosmetic or plastic surgery and laser eye vision correction.
Do I have to travel alone?
Of course not! Sometimes is much better for the patient if she/he is accompanied by a friend or a family member. The Agency can organize everything for two or more person; they can recommend you programs and city tours for your leisure time.
Are they speaking English at the clinics abroad?
Every country which offers medical treatments internationally has English speaking physicians, staff and agencies. You don’t have to worry that you can not understand each other. Most of the physicians or staff members can even talk an average three international languages.
Is that true that it can be a holiday also?
It depends of course what kind of treatment you are going to have and how much time you are staying in the country. If you feel strong and comfortable and have leisure time, it is a great idea to combine your medical travel with your holiday.
What if complications arise after I went home?
If by any circumstances complications might arise after leaving the country, you have to decide either to go back to the clinic where you had your treatment, or to continue at your own clinic in your country. Our doctors in Hungary really want to take good care of you, they will tell you how long you have to stay at the hospital, and also want to make sure that your treatment went well. For every materials what were used on your medical treatment, you will get a written guarantee. Our doctors also provide you guarantee for dental treatments, that means if the treatment you had it’s not the most appropriate one, you will be able to benefit from another one which is out of charge.
