SECTION 01
Stage one: enquiry and preliminary screening
Share goals, functional concerns, health history, medicines, previous procedures and unedited photographs through an approved private channel. Ask which parts of the discussion are preliminary and which cannot be decided without examination.
Verify the proposed surgeon and facility, arrange interpretation and request a written outline of possible procedure, anesthesia, recovery and quote factors. Do not treat a remote estimate as final clinical clearance.
SECTION 02
Stage two: arrival and in-person decision
Arrive with a buffer for rest, consultation, examination, tests and a possible change or cancellation of the plan. The operating surgeon should confirm indication, alternatives, technique, materials, anesthesia, risks and follow-up before consent.
Translation should cover medical discussion and written instructions, not only reception. The finance team can finalize a tailored quote after the clinical scope is confirmed, without public numerical pricing.
SECTION 03
Stage three: treatment and early recovery
For local-anesthesia care, departure after observation may be possible if the clinical team clears the patient. For general anesthesia, the group's typical pathway may include about two inpatient days when clinically appropriate; actual care depends on the operation and recovery.
The team should provide medicines, wound care, movement limits, warning signs and scheduled reviews. External sutures, when used, are often reviewed around day 7, but timing is procedure and healing dependent.
- Keep the companion and interpreter contactable.
- Do not replace a medical review with sightseeing or travel.
- Use local emergency services for severe symptoms.
SECTION 04
Stage four: travel clearance and care at home
The treating team should clear travel based on mobility, wounds, medicines, swelling, clot risk and the procedure—not only the ticket date. Obtain a procedure summary and records before leaving.
Schedule remote reviews and identify local in-person care near home. Know which symptoms require the overseas team, a local clinician or immediate emergency care.