Make your summer a truly life-changing experience! Travelling overseas for cosmetic procedures is becoming increasingly popular, with countries like South Korea, Brazil, Japan and Mexico among some of the most popular destinations that patients seek out for their cosmetic procedures. However, travelling overseas can be costly and tricky with Covid restrictions, and sitting on a plane for long periods of time after surgery can increase the risks of complications and prolong your healing. So why not plan your next Glamcation for Calgary?
At Macleod Trail Plastic Surgery, we believe that geography should not be a barrier to accessing the best plastic surgeon. At our Calgary Plastic Surgery Clinic, we work with many out-of-town patients from all over Canada and produce exceptional results without the need for those patients to fly to exotic locations and spend thousands on airfare!
Why Travel to Our Calgary Plastic Surgery Clinic
Our Surgeons: Our team of board-certified plastic surgeons are highly sought after and well renowned throughout Canada for their exceptional surgical outcomes. Dr. Douglas Humphries, Dr. Paul Whidden and Dr. Brett Byers have over 50 years of combined surgical experience and specialize in body and breast procedures.
Our Facility: Macleod Trail Plastic Surgery is a state-of-the-art surgical facility. Our team provides superior safety and specialized care not found in hospital environments. Our Calgary surgery clinic adheres to the most stringent safety standards in the country. This one-of-a-kind facility is equipped with the most advanced technology and equipment to ensure the highest levels of safety for our patients.
Our Staff: Our surgeons hand-picked the highly skilled surgical team at our facility including our experienced, compassionate operating room nurses and highly qualified anesthesiologists. We ensure the highest quality team members to be able to provide the best results possible.
Benefits of Travelling for Plastic Surgery
- Choose the surgeon of your dreams! Some surgeons specialize in certain procedures and finding the right surgeon for you is a key consideration when beginning your surgical journey. Being open to travelling for your surgeon can help you ensure that you find the surgeon that is the best fit for you and can provide the outcome that you are hoping for!
- Get some YOU-time while you recover! For many patients, being able to recover away from home can be a great opportunity to take some time for you! Read a book that you are interested in, rest and relax at a location that you choose. Return home refreshed and ready to get back to your life!
- Don’t compromise on your quality of care or advanced technology! Approximately 32% of patients travel in search of better-quality care, with 40% of patients travelling to find more advanced technology and procedures. Being able to travel for your surgery means you can be sure to find a clinic whose quality of care and technology meets your standards! At Macleod Trail Plastic Surgery, we are known for our exceptional patients care and for our state-of-the-art facility. We have also been accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Recovery while on the Road & Low Downtime Procedures
Recovery from surgery varies depending on the chosen procedure and on your body. Every patient is unique and our team is dedicated to ensuring the easiest recovery for you. We strongly advise all of our patients to follow their plastic surgeon’s advice and recovery plan, and also ask that you let your chosen clinic know about your medical history and any medication prior to surgery.
Our team will sit down with you to discuss your recovery process and are available to answer any questions that you may have prior to or after your surgery. For surgical procedures, we recommend you schedule some downtime after your surgery to ensure you provide your body the best chance at healing. For more complex or combination surgeries, such as Mommy Makeovers, we advise that you plan for at least two weeks of downtime.
Our clinic also offers treatments and procedures that have minimal to no downtime (such as Injectables or Medical Aesthetics). For more information on these low downtime treatments, please contact our office.
What To Do in Calgary?
Depending on your chosen procedure, we do recommend light exercise as increased blood flow aids in the recovery process to help you heal faster! Provided it is approved by your surgeon, here are some things that Calgary has to offer:
- Chinook Mall: Chinook Mall is located five minutes away from our plastic surgery clinic, which offers a variety of entertainment and dining options along with world-class shopping, with both well-known high-end brands and popular local favorites. As it is indoors, Chinook Mall is a great option for all seasons, including the snowy winter months!
- Stephen Avenue and Downtown Calgary: Stephen Avenue lies in the heart of the city; you can find year-round events and entertainment as well as a variety of dining and shipping opportunities throughout the downtown core.
- Calgary Stampede: If you are visiting Calgary in July, make sure you don’t miss out on the city’s “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” From Rodeo to live music, food trucks, dancing and rides, there is something for everyone at the Calgary Stampede!
- Road Trips: Feeling a little more adventurous? Why not plan a road trip to the Rocky Mountains? Less than two hours away from Calgary you will find the resort towns of Banff and Canmore. Along with the breathtaking mountain views, you will find some amazing local stores, classic Albertan treats and of course, the friendly locals!