Aesthetics

Who this page is for

For people planning to come to Georgia for an aesthetic procedure or plastic surgery.

And for foreigners living here who are looking for a cosmetologist or surgeon they can trust but are held back by the language barrier.

Where we stand

We do not carry out procedures, and we do not tell you what to change about your face or body. That is decided by a licensed surgeon or aesthetic doctor in conversation with you.

We select and check clinics and arrange the visits, interpreting, getting around and a place to recover. Clinics pay us nothing, so we have no interest in promoting any of them.

Two different worlds

Aesthetics splits into two parts: cosmetology, which is often done without surgery, and surgery.

The first often takes a few hours and a short recovery, the second a hospital, anaesthesia and a long recovery.

So the travel plan looks completely different in the two cases.

Realistic expectations

A good surgeon often promises less than the advertising does.

The result depends on your skin, age, health and how your body heals.

If a doctor guarantees a perfect result, that is a reason to start asking questions.

Why you want the change

An aesthetic decision works best when it is your own wish and made from a calm place.

A decision taken under stress, after a break-up or under someone else's pressure is often one people come to regret.

A good surgeon will ask about this too, and it is an ordinary part of the consultation.

Photos before you travel

Most surgeons ask in advance for photos taken from several angles.

We send the photos only to the clinic you choose, and only with your consent.

An answer based on photos is approximate, and surgeons say so themselves.

Consultation in person

Before any surgery the surgeon must see you in person.

We plan the consultation a few days before the operation so the decision has time to settle.

If doubts appear after the consultation, saying no to the operation is your right.

The surgeon's qualifications

We check that the doctor has the relevant specialty and how long they have worked in this field.

We ask how often they perform the specific operation.

Popularity on social media is not proof of qualification.

The clinic and the operating theatre

Surgery must take place in a facility that is licensed and equipped for it.

We ask what happens if something goes wrong during the operation and where a patient would be transferred if needed.

These questions sound awkward, but the answers show how seriously a clinic takes its work.

Anaesthesia

General anaesthesia is the anaesthetist's job, and they talk to you separately before the operation.

They want to know about your conditions, allergies and any previous experience with anaesthesia.

We arrange that conversation with an interpreter, because every detail matters here.

Before-and-after photos

A clinic's photos often show its best cases.

Ask the surgeon to show you examples with a face or body type like yours.

More useful than any photo is the surgeon's explanation of what is possible in your case.

The plan on paper

Before surgery we ask the clinic for a document: what is done, who does it, how many nights you stay and what it costs.

It should also say what the price includes - check-ups, compression garments, medication.

We clear up any vague points with the clinic before you sign.

Injectables

Fillers and botulinum toxin procedures are often done in one visit.

Before the procedure the doctor asks about your health and medication.

The result often shows gradually, and a follow-up visit is sometimes booked a few days later.

Lasers and device-based treatments

Laser procedures deal with skin texture, pigmentation and scars.

Some need several sessions, which does not always fit into one short trip.

In summer, because of the sun, doctors recommend some laser treatments for another season.

Skin care

Peels, facials and skin-care treatments are often short and simple.

They combine well with a tour or a business trip.

Afterwards, sun protection and the products the doctor recommends are essential.

Hair transplant

Hair transplant is one of the most common reasons aesthetic tourism exists at all.

The operation often takes a day, but the result shows only months later.

In some cases a transplant is not suitable, and the doctor says so after assessing the donor area.

Nose surgery

Nose surgery often concerns both appearance and breathing.

Swelling fades slowly, and the final shape settles only after a long time.

In the first days the face is often bruised, which affects photos and any meetings you plan.

Eyelid surgery

Eyelid correction is often a relatively short operation.

Sometimes it improves not just appearance but the field of vision too.

The surgeon sometimes asks for an eye doctor's consultation before the operation.

Facial rejuvenation

Face and neck rejuvenation is complex surgery that needs a long recovery.

In some cases a less invasive method is enough, and the surgeon judges that.

For this operation we plan a longer stay and quiet accommodation.

Body contouring

Liposuction and body contouring operations are not a way to lose weight.

The surgeon often asks for your weight to be stable before the operation.

During recovery, compression garments and a movement routine matter.

Breast surgery

Breast operations serve different goals, and each has its own risks.

The surgeon chooses the implant type and size together with you.

We ask for the implant details in writing, because any doctor may need them in the future.

Several operations at once

Some patients ask for several operations in a single trip.

Long anaesthesia and a large scope raise the risk, and the surgeon and anaesthetist assess that.

It is often better to split operations into stages, even if that means two trips.

Age

An aesthetic decision is an adult's decision.

We do not take on organising aesthetic surgery for minors.

For older patients the surgeon often asks for additional tests.

Health before surgery

Before an operation you often need blood tests, an ECG and sometimes other examinations.

Some tests can be done at home, which saves time here.

The clinic decides which tests are needed and how recent they must be.

Smoking

Smoking slows healing and raises the risk of complications.

Surgeons often ask you not to smoke for some time before and after the operation.

How long is for the surgeon to set, and we clarify it at the first consultation.

Medication and supplements

Some medicines, and even some natural supplements, raise the risk of bleeding.

We list everything you take and send it to the surgeon.

Only a doctor decides what to stop and when.

Chronic conditions

Diabetes, blood pressure and heart conditions directly affect aesthetic surgery.

The surgeon sometimes asks for a report from your own doctor.

In some cases the operation is postponed or declined, and that is done for your safety.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

During pregnancy and breastfeeding doctors often postpone aesthetic procedures.

Planning a pregnancy affects some operations, on the breast or abdomen for example.

Talk to the surgeon about this openly so the timing is right.

The recovery period

Recovery is the most underestimated part of aesthetic surgery.

The first days often go on rest, medication and check-up visits.

We plan no tours in this period, and we suggest you rearrange your work in advance too.

Swelling and bruising

Swelling and bruising after an operation are often normal.

They fade gradually, and how fast depends on your body.

If one side suddenly gets worse or causes strong pain, we contact the clinic straight away.

Compression garments

After body operations the surgeon often prescribes a compression garment.

It is often worn day and night, so a spare one is worth having.

How long to wear it is set by the surgeon.

Scars

Every surgical incision leaves a scar, and the surgeon places it as discreetly as possible.

How a scar turns out also depends on your skin type and on aftercare.

We ask the surgeon for scar-care advice in writing.

Sun

A fresh scar and skin after a procedure are sensitive to the sun.

Combining a summer beach holiday with an operation is often a bad idea.

So we sometimes choose the date by season as well.

Flying after surgery

A long flight after an operation raises the risk of blood clots.

When you can fly is for the surgeon to say, based on your operation and your health.

We choose the ticket after that, keeping the option to change the date.

Preventing thrombosis

Moving, drinking water and anything the doctor prescribes lower the risk of thrombosis.

Leg pain, swelling or difficulty breathing are emergency signs.

In that case call 112 first, then us and the clinic.

Someone with you

After general anaesthesia, having someone close with you in the first days is a great relief.

If you come alone, we check with the clinic where and for how long you will stay under observation.

On discharge day a team member or a partner can accompany you.

Accommodation while recovering

For recovery, quiet, a lift and a short way to the clinic matter more than the view.

An apartment with a kitchen is practical if you stay a long time.

Some hotels offer room service and a quiet routine, and we check this in advance.

Getting around

On the day of the operation and the first check-up, driving yourself or taking a taxi is not worth it.

We arrange a driver who waits for you at the clinic.

We plan the drive from the airport straight to your hotel the same way.

Tours and the procedure

Many people combine an aesthetic visit with seeing Georgia.

We always plan the tour before the procedure, not after.

After cosmetology a light walk is often fine; after surgery only with the doctor's consent.

Check-ups and stitches

After an operation, check-up visits and stitch removal often happen at the clinic.

So the return date has to fit around these visits.

If stitches are to be removed at home, we agree this with your own doctor in advance.

Documents for home

On discharge we ask for a description of the operation, prescribed medication and the details of any implant or material.

Your doctor needs these, especially if a complication shows up at home.

We prepare them in your language or in English.

If you do not like the result

The final result sometimes shows only after a long time, and judging from early photos is premature.

If the result does not match what was agreed with the surgeon, we contact the surgeon first.

Revision terms depend on the clinic's policy, and we ask for them in writing before the operation.

When something goes wrong

Aesthetic surgery is real surgery with its own risks, and we never play that down.

A temperature, discharge from the wound or growing pain are reasons to contact the clinic at once.

Already home? We handle communication with the clinic, and the documents go to your doctor.

Insurance

An ordinary travel policy often does not cover an aesthetic operation or its complications.

Some insurers offer a special complications policy, and we read the terms in advance.

We cover insurance in general in its own section.

Privacy

For many people an aesthetic procedure is a private matter, and we respect that.

Only the treating clinic sees your photos and the details of your operation.

We ask the clinic not to use your photos in advertising without your written consent.

Language and interpreting

In an aesthetic conversation nuance matters: "a little smaller" may mean different things to you and to the surgeon.

An interpreter at the consultation conveys these nuances precisely.

You should have read the consent form in your language before signing it.

Common mistakes

Choosing a surgeon by price or social media photos alone.

A flight home soon after the operation, without the surgeon's approval.

Several major operations at once, just to save time.

What we need from you

What you would like to change, and photos if you are ready to share them.

Your state of health, medication, allergies and previous operations.

How many days you have, who is coming with you and which language you want to speak with the doctor in.

Cost

The clinic names the price of the procedure, and payment goes directly to the clinic.

The cost of the interpreter, driver and recovery accommodation is listed separately.

Our service is agreed before the first step, and we accept no payment from clinics.