Regular Member BananaMan84 Posted February 15, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted February 15, 2021 Hi, I'm scheduled for an FUE procedure with HLC on the 25th March. UK citizens are not allowed to travel for holidays, but I'm wondering whether anybody has already travelled or knows whether we can travel for cosmetic surgery? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Captain Haddock Posted February 15, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 15, 2021 Well I'm sure the travel corridors will ease by March 25th, but as of now only essential travel seems to be allowed. There's also hotel quarantine to those who return to the UK. Not really a great time for international travel tbh. Perhaps you could postpone it by a couple of months. My Journey: NW2 @Eugenix | 1388 Graft Frontal Restoration | Dr. Arika Bansal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS21 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 In the same boat, due to have a procedure the second week of March in Portugal. Doesn't look promising currently given their 'red list' status and UK cases stagnating and mandatory hotel quarantine (£1750). I'm concerned about legality of travelling for a hair transplant too even if hotel isn't necessary by this time. Wouldn't want to be hit by a huge fine. If anyone has any info would be greatly appreciated otherwise will have to postpone and lose the perfect recovery time of non-life under restrictions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BananaMan84 Posted February 15, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 15, 2021 Yeah, it's very frustrating they don't clarify what is deemed as legal travel. I read somewhere that it's down to the carrier to decide who can travel. So might be worth contacting your airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted February 15, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 15, 2021 We should know a lot more on the 22nd Feb ! I’m really hoping travel will open up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RandoBrando517 Posted February 15, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 15, 2021 From what I understand you can travel with a medical visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Blower Posted February 16, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted February 16, 2021 this is something i have been wondering..all seems very complicated.. there is 33 countries on the red list for quarantine in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted February 16, 2021 Valued Contributor Share Posted February 16, 2021 Well it's a lot better than Australia. We ain't going nowhere! GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BananaMan84 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 16, 2021 17 hours ago, RandoBrando517 said: From what I understand you can travel with a medical visa. Any clue how someone can obtain a medical visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RandoBrando517 Posted February 16, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 16, 2021 4 hours ago, BananaMan84 said: Any clue how someone can obtain a medical visa? https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/b-2-visa-us-medical-treatment-who-qualifies.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS21 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 On 2/15/2021 at 9:40 AM, BananaMan84 said: Hi, I'm scheduled for an FUE procedure with HLC on the 25th March. UK citizens are not allowed to travel for holidays, but I'm wondering whether anybody has already travelled or knows whether we can travel for cosmetic surgery? Thanks in advance I've postponed to April now, hoping travel will be possible then and Portugal moves out of 'red list'. Would be interested in the flying protocols are if you're still travelling for March. What checks are in place, what airport you go from etc if you're able to report back? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Blower Posted February 18, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted February 18, 2021 11 hours ago, GS21 said: I've postponed to April now, hoping travel will be possible then and Portugal moves out of 'red list'. Would be interested in the flying protocols are if you're still travelling for March. What checks are in place, what airport you go from etc if you're able to report back? you had your vaccine then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS21 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Not a helpful reply is it? Relying on this incompetent government not bringing in a vaccine passport until much later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Blower Posted February 18, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted February 18, 2021 i have not had no vaccine yet never mind needing the follow up vaccine 12 weeks later i hear... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS21 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 On 2/15/2021 at 9:40 AM, BananaMan84 said: Hi, I'm scheduled for an FUE procedure with HLC on the 25th March. UK citizens are not allowed to travel for holidays, but I'm wondering whether anybody has already travelled or knows whether we can travel for cosmetic surgery? Thanks in advance Still planning on the 25th March? I've just read that a woman managed to travel for a boob job with a medical exemption form claiming back ache and anxiety as reasons for needing the procedure. I think all of us can cite anxiety for a reason. Might be worth a try, at least then it's not illegal and you're not at risk of a fine. Only issue is, I can't find out where you apply for these. Will require some further digging. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BananaMan84 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, GS21 said: Still planning on the 25th March? I've just read that a woman managed to travel for a boob job with a medical exemption form claiming back ache and anxiety as reasons for needing the procedure. I think all of us can cite anxiety for a reason. Might be worth a try, at least then it's not illegal and you're not at risk of a fine. Only issue is, I can't find out where you apply for these. Will require some further digging. I've cancelled and booked a procedure with Dr Arshad in the UK instead (After reading lots of good reviews). Takes away the stress of travel restrictions, I think it's highly unlikely we will be able to travel in March anyway. Edited February 23, 2021 by BananaMan84 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted February 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 23, 2021 19 minutes ago, BananaMan84 said: I've cancelled and booked a procedure with Dr Arshad in the UK instead (After reading lots of good reviews). Takes away the stress of travel restrictions, I think it's highly unlikely we will be able to travel in March anyway. Good plan. Dr Arshad is a excellent choice ! 👍🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BananaMan84 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2021 2 hours ago, JohnAC71 said: Good plan. Dr Arshad is a excellent choice ! 👍🏼 Thanks John, last minute change of plan. Hopefully the right decision! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted February 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, BananaMan84 said: Thanks John, last minute change of plan. Hopefully the right decision! Honestly think your doing the right thing ! 👏👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS21 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 17 hours ago, BananaMan84 said: I've cancelled and booked a procedure with Dr Arshad in the UK instead (After reading lots of good reviews). Takes away the stress of travel restrictions, I think it's highly unlikely we will be able to travel in March anyway. Oh really? Did you have trouble getting your deposit back? Also when is the earliest you could get an appointment with Dr Arshad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BananaMan84 Posted February 24, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, GS21 said: Oh really? Did you have trouble getting your deposit back? Also when is the earliest you could get an appointment with Dr Arshad? Nope, HLC were very understanding regarding travel restrictions and are giving me a full refund. Managed to book an appointment with Dr Arshad for 16th March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS21 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, BananaMan84 said: Nope, HLC were very understanding regarding travel restrictions and are giving me a full refund. Managed to book an appointment with Dr Arshad for 16th March. Wow, that soon? Looking at it now. Do you know if cost per graft comes down after 1k or 2k grafts or is it fixed at £3 per 1k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BananaMan84 Posted February 24, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2021 As far as I know it's fixed at £3 per graft, they do offer some good interest free finance options though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Blower Posted February 24, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, BananaMan84 said: As far as I know it's fixed at £3 per graft, they do offer some good interest free finance options though i cant see how much they charge for body hair transplant per graft..? i understand from their site its £3 per native hair graft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnhaz Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Following up on the ori question - has anyone been able to travel to Europe for a HT this year, esp March? If so, how did you manage - e.g. letter from the clinic, which airline did you use, what were the procedure, etc? Am booking a HT in Turkey for April - need some advice on logistics! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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