uk vs us surgeons

[Al James]

At the minute I'm going the NHS way in the UK but to be honest i have heard nothing about the surgeons here who perform top surgery whereas there is a lot of feedback on the U.S surgeons. So: although its probably a year or so down the line which way is best. Do i start saving now and tell my partner we'll be having a holiday in the USA or book a hotel room in London?

[Flameboy]

Alex

You'll hear more about UK surgeons on UK-specific sites I guess! As far as UK v US is concerned, it depends what your priorities are. UK surgeons - free on the NHS, but you'll have to wait for referrals etc. Alternatively, you can go privately in the UK which obviously cuts down on waiting times and means less travelling than going to the US, and therefore less expense.

In terms of the "best" surgeons - well, only you can decide who's best for you. I chose to go to Dr Brownstein for a number of reasons, including the fact I didn't want to wait, could afford to go abroad, and liked the results I'd seen from Dr Brownstein on guys with chests that seemed to be a similar size to mine. However, I know plenty of UK guys who have been to UK surgeons and are very happy with their results - it might be worth asking some of them (PM me if you need any help finding them!)

Hope that helps mate!

[Jay]

I went to Dr Ralph here and I am happy with my results. I did not have the money to travel abroad for my surgery. Plus I didn't actually have to wait soon as the surgeon recieved my funding letter I was given a surgery date within a month.

Jay

[spacial]

The difference between the UK and US is that, since you pay up front in the US, you get some more choice. Different surgeons will seek to promote themselves to get your business.

In the UK, with the NHS, treatment is free at the point of use. You are allocated a surgeon, capable of doing the relevant work, who is available.

While the individial skills of different surgeons will vary, generally, surgeons are all very highly trained and very professional. Any surgeon is unlikely to risk his entire professional reputation by taking on something that he doesn't have the skills for, botching the procedure.

Individual patients vary enormously. Each body tends to react differently to trauma. The mental/emotional attitude of patients plays a very important part in recovery as does the individual physical health.

But if you can afford it, then, by all means, go overseas.

[Al James]

Thank u all for your answers guess i'll have to do some hard thinking

[Flameboy]

In the UK, with the NHS, treatment is free at the point of use. You are allocated a surgeon, capable of doing the relevant work, who is available.

Whilst that's broadly true, you do have some say in which surgeon you go to for FTM top surgery - at least, that's been true for friends of mine who have had their surgery in the UK. At CX, they'll give you a list of surgeons, and write to your GP asking him or her to refer you for surgery. Which surgeon they refer you to is generally up to you, and it's up to you to do your homework before seeing your GP.