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The OYL Global Cosmetic Surgery Safety Index

Your Global Guide to Safer Cosmetic Surgery Decisions

Independent Oversight & Verified Standards in Cosmetic Surgery

Choosing where to have your cosmetic surgery is not just about the procedure, it’s about the country, clinic, surgical standards, and what happens if something goes wrong.

At Own YR Look (OYL), we believe women deserve more than marketing promises, influencer discounts, or luxury hotel packages. You deserve transparent, evidence-led guidance that helps you understand where cosmetic surgery may be safer, what standards matter, and how to vet providers before you book.

This index helps you evaluate:

  • Clinic safety
  • Surgical accreditation
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Regulatory oversight
  • Aftercare system
  • Patient protections

Check Clinics & Hospitals Abroad for Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

Before booking, ask:

✔Is the clinic licensed by a recognised national health authority?
✔Is surgery performed in a regulated hospital or surgical facility?
✔Are inspections publicly available?
✔Is there an ICU or emergency transfer pathway?

Warning: Luxury accommodation, airport transfers, or social media popularity are NOT safety indicators.

Let’s change the face of plastic surgery and make it Patient Focused NOT Profit Focused

Checking the Surgical Facility: Your Safety Starts Before Surgery

Choosing cosmetic surgery is not just about selecting a procedure or surgeon. The surgical facility where your operation takes place can directly impact your safety, comfort, and outcome. That is why understanding the standards of the surgical facility is one of the most important steps you can take before booking any cosmetic procedure.

Surgical complications do not only come from poor technique. They can also result from inadequate infection control, lack of emergency equipment, insufficient aftercare, poor anaesthetic protocols, or facilities that are not properly regulated for the level of surgery being performed.

Whether you are considering breast augmentation, uplift, reduction, rhinoplasty, liposuction, or a more extensive mummy makeover, your chosen facility should meet strict safety and hygiene standards. This includes properly trained staff, emergency protocols, regulated anaesthesia, and clear aftercare plans should complications arise.

Asking the right questions could protect your health and, in some cases, save your life. If you feel pressured, rushed, or unable to access clear information, that alone may be a red flag.

Cosmetic Surgery Abroad

If you are considering cosmetic surgery abroad, thoroughly check that the surgical facility is properly licensed, regulated, equipped for emergencies, and able to provide safe aftercare before making any commitment.

OYL recognises that plastic surgery is the only specialty with dedicated, broad-based training specifically covering cosmetic surgery as part of its core pathway. However, other specialist fields also perform certain cosmetic procedures within their areas of expertise, including ENT (Otolaryngology), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Oculoplastic Surgery. Understanding a surgeon’s exact specialty, procedure-specific training, and the setting in which surgery is performed is critical for more informed safety-led decisions.

OYL Guide to global checks – Regulatory Bodies & Plastic Surgery Organisations/Societies  

Worldwide/Europe Surgical Facility Accreditation

Before choosing a surgical facility abroad, check for recognised national healthcare regulation and internationally respected accreditation standards to help verify safety, hygiene, and quality of care.

Joint Commission International is a globally recognised healthcare accreditation body that evaluates hospitals, medical centres, and some surgical facilities against international patient safety and quality standards – JCI Database

Global Healthcare Accreditation is an international accreditation focused on medical tourism, assessing hospitals and clinics on patient safety, care coordination, transparency, and the quality of services provided to international patients – GHA Database

Cosmetic Surgery Abroad Emergency Care and Hospital Costs

Warning: The quoted cost of cosmetic surgery abroad may not include additional expenses such as emergency treatment, hospital transfers or long term aftercare if serious complications occur.

Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeons, who perform septoplasty and septorhinoplasty to correct breathing problems and rhinoplasty procedures.

  • What emergency equipment and medications are available onsite for Urgent Care Intervention (UCI)?
  • Who is trained to deliver emergency care if complications occur — surgeon, anaesthetist, or emergency team?
  • Can the facility stabilise serious issues such as haemorrhage, sepsis, blood clots, or anaesthetic reactions before hospital transfer?
  • Is UCI available 24/7 during your immediate recovery period?
  • What is the exact protocol and response time for transferring you to a hospital if your condition becomes critical?
  • Are UCI, emergency transfer, and additional treatment costs included, or could you face unexpected medical expenses?

USA & Canada Surgical Facility Accreditation 

In the USA and Canada, healthcare accreditation works differently from many other countries, with two main domestic accreditation systems commonly used alongside national and regional regulation, although some facilities may also hold – JCI accreditation.

USA & Canada Accreditation Checks

The Joint Commission: A major US healthcare accreditation body that evaluates hospitals and surgical facilities for patient safety, quality of care, infection control, emergency preparedness, and clinical standards – JCI Database

American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities: A leading accreditation organisation focused specifically on outpatient and ambulatory surgical facilities, assessing safety protocols, surgeon credentials, equipment standards, anaesthesia safety, and emergency procedures – AAAASF Database

Australia & New Zealand Surgical Facility Accreditation

In Australia and New Zealand, surgical facility safety is primarily overseen through national healthcare regulation, licensing, and independent accreditation systems designed to assess patient safety, clinical governance, infection prevention, and quality of care. While requirements vary by state, territory, or region, reputable hospitals and day surgery centres should meet recognised national standards, and some facilities may also hold international accreditation such as JCI.

Australia & New Zealand Accreditation Checks

  • Australian State & Territory Health Departments / Private Hospital Regulators
    • The Australian Private Hospitals Association – APHA
    • New South Wales (NSW) :The NSW Ministry of Health adopts a risk management approach and works with the owners and managers of private health facilities to ensure that the appropriate standards of safety, care and quality of life for patients are met. The Secretary, NSW Health can cancel a licence if there is serious non-compliance with an Act or Regulation –  Licensed Private Overnight Health Facilities
    • Victoria (VIC): Victorian Department of Health – Private Hospitals
    • Queensland (QLD): Queensland Health – Private Health Facilities

If you are unsure of your health service’s accreditation requirements, contact your state and territory health department that regulates accreditation.

Australian Capital Territory – ACT

The New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons – NZAPS

Ministry of Health: Main regulatory body for certification of hospitals, surgical hospitals, and day procedure centres: HealthCERT Private Hospitals

Top Destinations for Cosmetic Surgery Tourism

OYL provides guidance and verification standards for plastic surgeons in:

  • Turkey
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Thailand
  • Worldwide destinations

Standards vary significantly between countries. Independent verification is essential.

Not all cosmetic surgeons are plastic surgeons.
Not all clinics/surgical facilities meet regulated safety standards.

Cosmetic surgery in Turkey: The Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons – TPRCD

Cosmetic surgery in Brazil: Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgeons – SBCP

Cosmetic surgery in Mexico: Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery – AMCPER

Cosmetic surgery in Thailand: Thai Plastic Surgery Association – TPSA

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – ISAPS

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Disclaimer

The content and images provided are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and, or any kind of non-surgical or surgical treatment. OYL has no liability for any decision you make about the type of surgery you decide to have. In the event that we provide links to third-party websites, we disclaim all responsibility and liability for the content of such third-party websites.