Thanks very much for all your help. My experience in Prague was wonderful and I am delighted the result of the procedure. Everyone was lovely, the surgeon was wonderful and you and Tereza really great. I am now thinking of going ahead with the tummy tuck.

We both seem to have suffered the same side effects from the operation which quite honestly we did expect to some extent.  But as our friend had had the same operation back in May of this year and said that she suffered hardly any effects afterwards (her bruising was very slight and her numbness was minor) me and Shelley did expect to feel better than we do at present.

Don't get me wrong, we are totally happy with the results, but we did go into it with quite a blasé attitude (maybe that was a good thing) but it is a major operation with quite a bit of downtime required.  I did go back to work 2 weeks after op as I felt ok (didn't look ok) but told the guys at work I took a tumble in the wood whilst walking the dog) lol.  Shelley didn't go back for 4 weeks (even tho she only works weekends!!!).

Like I said I still have slight bruising on the top of my cheeks which is fading by the day, numbness on side of face and ears is still pretty raw and ears are quite tender but I guess this will get better with time.

As regards our decision to book with Medical Travel, we would do this all again.  From the first email with yourself providing us with all the information that we required, to the complimentary airport collection which saved us a lot of time and trouble trying to find our way to the hotel, and finally to meeting you when you collected us from the hotel the following morning to accompany us to the clinic.  I liked the fact that all communication was totally with yourself which made it more personable.

The clinic is modern, clean and airy.  The staff are second to none.  Dr Vasek was very thorough in talking us through the procedure and what we could expect and for how long and also the side effects that we may expect.   He was also very attentive after the operation, visited us directly after the procedure, twice the following day and also on the day of discharge from the clinic.

The nurses were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble.  Shelley was quite ill for 24 hours due to the effects of the anaesthetic but those nurses were on hand every time she needed them.  They were very polite with a good sense of humour.  They also were specific about our medication, how much we should take and how often and what each one was for. 

The food at all times was excellent, great selection and plenty of it.  To be quite honest, we didn't want to go back to the hotel!!

Finally we would like to say that should anyone be considering any type of cosmetic surgery in the near future, to seriously consider the Czech Republic as it is only a two hour flight, there are hotels very close to the clinic, Prague is a lovely place and the people very friendly.

I must let you know that I did visit my doctor approx. 3 weeks after op as my ears were quite angry looking where the stitches had been. At this point the bruising on my cheeks was still very noticeable so upon seeing me he asked what I had been up to.  I told him about the procedure I had and he couldn't quite believe the work and skill of Dr. Vasek (especially where the stitches had been under my eyes).  He was very praiseworthy of his work and then asked where I had the procedure.  I told him Prague which again he was amazed at as some of his patients had been to Belgium for cosmetic procedures.  He then took down the name of the clinic and also the website address.  He was also impressed with the cost of it all.  So all in all a job well done in Prague!!  ps. He said the ears were not infected just a little red so prescribed an antibiotic cream which has healed them up nicely.

Well Richard, I think I have said enough now, so will wish you well and many thanks for the experience which both Shelley and myself enjoyed from start to finish (even through the suffering we experienced) lol 

I am very satisfied with Medical Travel and my trip to Praha was without any problems.

I chose the clinic because I could stay there for two nights and got medical care all the time. The price for surgery abroad was also important, but most of all the care. I was not aware that you have some of the best face-doctors in Europe, so I was just lucky with my choose.

I felt I had personal contact with the clinic through Alena - and that is very important before choosing clinic. She emailed my quickly and often and answered all my questions before my treatment.

Dr. Vasek is a safe and very professional doctor. I relied on him immediately.

I stayed at a miserable hotel/hostel the night before my surgery because I didn’t know the city. It would have been better if the clinic had chosen a hotel for me - to get a minimum standard. I stayed two more days at another hotel in Praha after the operation. I could have flied home to Norway the same day or the day after. The last two days was a bit boring and not necessary to stay in Praha. You just want to go home and rest after the surgery.

My stiches and face were quickly repaired and I never had any pains (dropped the "pain killers"). I can recommend the clinic, I am very happy with my decision to go to Praha and my new face!!

I would highly recommend the Brandeis clinic and doctor Musilova all nurses and staff I could not fault them very friendly, kind and helpful which made my operation and stay in Prague good. I'm very pleased with the outcome of my breast reduction I had a lovely time whilst in Prague. Thank you for all your help, there is nothing I would change as all went well thanks to all the team at Brandeis clinic!

Otoplasty. Would like to say a big thankyou for all your efforts regarding surgery in Prague, everything went very well from start to finish and would recommend your company without hesitation, all the best for the future.

I would like to thank you for the service you provided in Prague. I was very satisfied with everything and I was delighted meeting your colleague Richard. He was such a nice and friendly guy and I'm honestly grateful from the both of you. I will recommend your service as I am very happy with the outcome of it all. I appreciate it all. My mum was also very satisfied with everything and mentioned she was thankful for you helping her out the the gynachologist. 

I came across this procedure by accident, I had recently other procedure and it made me think about also getting my lips enhanced. Whilst researching fillers I came across the permalip procedure, I really liked the idea that it was permanent & that regular painful & costly top ups would not be needed.

I had breast implants abroad 4 yrs ago and had a really good experience so I started looking at clinics in Europe that offered Permalip.

I chose a clinic in Prague and booked flights & a hotel. 

The clinic was outstanding in every way.

I had a consultation the day before the procedure. I was picked up in a taxi at my hotel & taken to the clinic. My first impressions of the clinic were that it was immaculately clean, modern & welcoming.

A very kind & professional nurse gently took a variety of bloods & checked me over. I then had a consultation with the surgeon during which all my questions were answered, there was no rush. I was given lots of info & consent forms to take away, read & sign. We discussed size, he felt small would be better but I pushed for 5 lower & 4 upper as I was aware that the biggest complaint following this procedure is that the effect is too subtle, he said he had all sizes, togo away and have a think about it & tell him my decision in the morning. 

He explained that I would meet the anaethetist in the morning & that she is a consultant, formerly head of a huge hospital & speaks fluent English.

The following morning I arrived to the clinic at 8am by taxi. The nurse showed me into a private hospital room where there was a gown, stockings & fluffy white slippers laid out for me. She helped me into the gown etc then made me comfortable on the bed. The room was absolutely lovely, a proper hospital bed & room with all the equip but painted lilac with a big soft white duvet on the bed. The hospital gown was crisp, fresh & new as were the slippers.

The anaethetist came in to meet me and she was absolutely lovely, very jolly, professional & reassuring. I explained to her that I was a scaredy cat - literally have no pain threshold, scared of needles etc. This is a little ironic as I'm a trauma nurse in Accident & Emergency. I work in a major trauma centre with a helicopter so Im regularly involved in some of the goriest stuff imaginable - code reds etc as well as day to day stuff like taking bloods, suturing. Im fine doing all these things but literally faint if I have my own bloods taken. I can only compare it to car sickness - if someones driving they are fine but if they're in the back/observing they feel wretched. Anyway the anaethetist was very understanding, she said she wasnt great with pain/needles herself. She explained what would happen (ie she would put a cannula then admininster anaesthetic) The nurse gave me a pre med, then I had a nice little mini snooze on my bed. Shortly after I was taken to the operating room, everyone was so nice & reassuring, the surgeon gave my hand a little squeeze & smiled. The anaethetist was chatty & smiling, asked me if it felt odd being a patient (which it did!) They then put the cannula in & administered the anaesthetic. I don't remember anything after that until I woke up in the room with avery sweet nurse looking after me. 

I had a bag of hartmans infusing through my cannula, she also administered pain relief intravenously. She regularly put cold compresses which was so nice as I just dozed. My pain and comfort was so well managed. The nurse looked after me in my private room for 5 hours post op, helping me to the toilet, giving me water & topping up my pain relief. She was an absolute angel. She even dressed me when it was time to go & called me a cab. I had no pain, no bruising & minimal swelling and I can only put this down to the outstanding care I received.

I'll pop some photos up, I had the procedure on Thurs at 8am its now Sunday afternoon. I have no bruising, minimal swelling & my lips are starting to look gorgeous.

The only thing I would say is the cost worked out quite expensive in the end. I was quoted £2000 to have the procedure done by Dr NG in Harley Street. I paid 1500 euro in Prague, which once flights & hotel etc were added came to almost the same. However I had a few fabulous days in Prague, went on river cruises & saw The Proms - also the level of care - consultant anaethetist, private room, private nurse, all the meds - was simply outstanding.

It was such an easy process working with all of you at the clinic. Recovery has not been difficult since I left the clinic. I think the only thing I would have changed is that I wish I had more encouragement from the surgeon to test a larger size that is good for my body type. I feel like I could have gone another size up so I may consider a larger size in the future, but I still do like the results. Thank you ! 

I have to say that I was extremely impressed with the service you provided.  This was my first trip abroad for a procedure and I was understandably anxious about not having it done in England. It was very reassuring to see the gentleman waiting for our arrival at the airport to take us to our accommodation. I felt it was a good indication of the way my visit was being managed by Medical Travel Czech Republic Services. You, Tereza, put me at my ease when you picked me up on the day of my procedure. You were so professional, friendly and helpful, not just to me but also to my son and his wife who had come with me.  Medical Travel Czech Republic Services are very lucky to have you representing them and I would be grateful if you would forward my email to your Manager so that they know how good you are at your job. When it was time to return to England we were picked up in good time for our flight home. We felt very confident that if we had any problems or concerns you would help.  You gave us all your contact number and said that we could use it at any time. We had no need to.

Our trip to Czech Republic ran smoothly and I would definitely use Medical Travel Czech Republic Services again, especially if you were looking after us Tereza.

Thank you so much for everything and it was a pleasure to have met you.

Take care.

Kindest regards

Lindsay