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Once upon a time the idea of flying to Poland for medical surgery would have conjured up nightmares of a one-eyed maniac stinking of vodka amputating your right leg... after you complained of an ingrowing toenail. But in today's open European climate tourists are no longer afraid of the great unknown that is Eastern Europe, and are discovering that they can in fact access highly professional medical services for a fraction of the cost that they could in Britain, Germany or Scandinavia for example.
The rise in medical tourism in Poland can be pinned on several factors, such as Poland's accession to the EU, increased awareness of Poland as a tourist destination, the increasing number of budget airlines flying to Polish cities - from Britain in particular - and the disparity in cost between dental and cosmetic surgery in Poland and more economically-developed countries. All of the above mean that many Europeans can fly to Poland, enjoy several days away in a stunning city like Wroclaw or Krakow and, even after they've paid for their surgery, still make a saving! With Polish surgeons and doctors enjoying an excellent international reputation, it's no wonder that so many people are opting for cosmetic surgery in Poland. 
Of course there are many arguments for and against cosmetic surgery, with some claiming that the dangers of undergoing unnecessary operations (which even in the hands of the most professional surgeons can never be 100% guaranteed to go smoothly) simply for the sake of vanity are not worth the risks.
However there is an increasingly prevalent school of thought that argues that plastic and cosmetic surgery (or 'aesthetic surgery' as it is now often referred to) can seriously help in alleviating the emotional distress and raise the quality of life of those people who are unhappy with their appearance. Needless to say that plastic, cosmetic and dental surgery also can play a vital role in restoring the quality of life to victims of accidents and serious health defects.
If you are thinking about going under the knife in Poland for crucial corrective surgery (...such as breast enhancement) then do your research and be sure to find a professional clinic. Below is the beginning of a list of companies offering cosmetic surgery where you might want to begin your search.
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Clinics in Wroclaw
EuroMediTravel
Wroclaw
tel: +48 (0) 608031168
www.euromeditravel.com
Medical Service
Wroclaw
tel: +48 (0) 503143545
www.medical-service.co.uk
Plastic Surgery H. Knakiewicz
ul. Rydygiera 30
tel: +48 (71) 3284444
www.knakiewicz.wroc.pl
As for the tourism part of 'medical tourism', then let us be your guide... from the finest hotels, to the most outstanding restaurants and nightclubs in Wroclaw, we've got plenty to recommend in this amazing city.
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 |  | "just got back from surgery with Adam kalecinski. I had a facelift and my friend had nose surgery. so pleased with the results!!Adam been a plastic surgeon for 15 years !! you can tell his experience when you talk to him and see his qualifications, he speaks fluent English. The other staff are very friendly. Most of the patients are british and i made good friends with people while i was there. I stayed in there appartment, very modern and nice. Anyway i look so much younger and i am so happy when i look in the mirror. Thankyou Adam you have given me a new start in life!" | helen United Kingdom Aug.17.2010 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "Hello just wanted to say after this last post which i am sure everyone will ignore anyway!!That Adam kalecinski is a brillant cosmetic surgeon. He did my facelift last year and its excellent, and of cause it is a qualified plastic surgeon otherwise he would not be allowed to operate! you do get some nutters on the internet don't you!!The clinic is new clean and modern , the staff are nice and speak english.when i was there everyone was really happy." | jane United Kingdom Aug.06.2010 rates this page 5/5 |
 |  | "ADAM KALACKENSKI IS A BITCHER DO NOT LET HIM TOUCH YOUR FACE!. HE IS NOT A QUALIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON!" | ?? United States Jul.18.2010 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "Great team great sugery thank you prices were incredible" | Amik youig United Kingdom Jul.13.2010 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | ""Hi I went to Adam k's clinic in Wroclaw 2009 April to have nose job.
Everything felt right from start to finish, Adan K'S answered all my question's was really nervous but soon felt at ease.I am so happy and very satisfied with the results.
I cannot believe how quick it healed. hope this will be of help to anyone considring surgery there."
Can honestly say he is great.
If you would like to ask question can e mail me." | HAPPY LADY United Kingdom Jul.01.2010 rates this page 5/5 |
 |  | "John, you will find answer for your question with "abc plastic surgery in europe". " | Nicolle United Kingdom Jun.15.2010 rates this page 4/5 |
 |  | "Hi, I am very interested to have cosmetic surgery to my face. A complete face and eye lift. I have heard great reviews about the Dr. Adam clinic in Poland and I am serious about booking my surgery. I would like to know if there is anyone out there who is also serious about surgery and would like to travel together and give mutual support. I am a male 58 years of age and very genuine.My email is incognitolin@aol.com
John" | john United Kingdom May.28.2010 rates this page 5/5 |
 |  | "Hi, I am very interested to have cosmetic surgery to my face. A complete face and eye lift. I have heard great reviews about the Dr. Adam clinic in Poland and I am serious about booking my surgery. I would like to know if there is anyone out there who is also serious about surgery and would like to travel together and give mutual support. I am a male 58 years of age and very genuine." | john United Kingdom May.28.2010 rates this page 5/5 |
 |  | "Cosmetic Plastic Surgery - Yes especially in Wroclaw!
" | Plastic Surgery Poland May.18.2010 rates this page 4/5 |
 |  | "Hi, iv read lots of positive feedback about adam k - its a personal ask but if anyone has before and after pics of a tummy tuck i would really appreciate a look - if you dont mind emailing me - was literally about to pay £5500 in uk but i'm very tempted in going to poland - would appreciate input - thanks" | Sarah United Kingdom May.16.2010 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "hi all
Indeed Eastern Europe may be a great choice for cosmetic surgery.
My friend annie had her boobs done in Warsaw, while myself had my nose done in a neighbouring country: Romania.
Very nice people and cost effective.
My customer support contact was this great guy, Leon." | Dennis Romania May.02.2010 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "hi guys glad to hear that your surgery went well , i planning to go in july for the surgery , i choose them as i felt better that he has trained in london , im planning to have a BA and nose job , really nervous as if it goes wrong what can you do , also i so relieved that you guys arent paid to put good reviews on here , so feel better , heard some reAlly bad sories about cheap surgery abroad so i making sure i find the right surgeon , if anyone has had any bad reviews from him will you pls let me know , such big decision thanks guys xx" | sarah United Kingdom Apr.21.2010 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "Considering plastic or cosmetic surgery in Poland. Try Wroclaw!!" | Plastic Surgery in Europe Poland Apr.15.2010 rates this page 5/5 |
 |  | "Wroclaw offers great offers in Plastic Surgery. Lots of professional doctors and well equipped clinics!
" | Plastic Surgery In Europe United Kingdom Apr.09.2010 rates this page 4/5 |
 |  | "Hi, I'm thinking of doing Tummy Tuck. Can somebody tell me a bot more about WROCLAW" | Lea United Kingdom Apr.01.2010 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "i am writing because i am so happy with the face lift Adam kalecinski did for me in Poland. I look so much better and feel so much happier now in myself when i look in the mirror. He has managed to get rid of loads of my wrinkles and my face just looks fresher and younger. I am so happy that i went to Adam clinic its clean and friendly, everyone who was english there (and there where quite a few) in the 10 days i was there was also happy.I would recommend him to anyone." | helen United Kingdom Mar.31.2010 rates this page 5/5 |
 |  | "I went with my wife to see adam for nose surgery and my wife had a facelift. I am so pleased with the results, its something i have worried about for years having a large nose. The clinic is very clean and Adam is very kind and helpful. If anyone wants to know anything get in touch its a lot cheaper than the UK but the service is brilliant." | steve United Kingdom Mar.31.2010 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "Hi everyone, I went to Wroclaw for the plastic surgery. I went there to do tt, iam really happy. poland is a beautyful place." | Joane United Kingdom Mar.17.2010 rates this page 4/5 |
 |  | "has anyone been or heard anything about the medical-service clinic in Wroclaw. i have booked an abdominoplasty and want to know if the clinic is as good as they say they are? the surgeons name is Wojciech Waclawowicz." | betty United Kingdom Mar.09.2010 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "Hi has anyone had surgery at Makeitinpoland, Doctor Peter Knast?? At final stages of booking and paying the deposit. They seem very good but this is only through emailing. Just want to hear of anyone else who has had surgery there and what they though of there experience with Doctor Knast." | jojo Ireland Nov.14.2009 rates this page 4/5 |
 |  | "Hi I am going to Adam k's clinic in Wroclaw in one weeks time to have a facelift and eybag surgery I have read many good reports about this clinic ... when my surgery is done I will post an update about how it went and about how satisfied I am with the results hope this will be of help to anyone considring surgery there." | jacki United Kingdom Sep.21.2009 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | " my new website www.affordablecosmeticsurgery.co.uk every thing you need to know is on there" | Susanah United Kingdom Jul.19.2009 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "check out my new web site" | Susanah United Kingdom Jul.19.2009 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "hello, live in Dublin just been to wroclaw its really beautiful city, i thought maybe it was all going to be a bit third world there! but really no not at all the center is great really nice. I went to adam kalecinski clinic as a friend had already been to him and she recomended him to me. really nice bloke spent lots of time with me in the consultation because i was worried about changing the shape of my nose! now it looks great so all my worries are over!stayed at the art hotel very nice!" | sarah Ireland Jun.30.2009 rates this page 5/5 |
 |  | "i am considering cosmetic surgery on my nose in poland,is any one knows a cheap clinic?
this is my contact details:zarrinh.zadeh@yahoo.com" | hezin United Kingdom Jun.30.2009 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "i want to do a nose job in poland, but i have financial problems so i need to find a cheap one. is any one have any idea.
" | hezin United Kingdom Jun.30.2009 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "Hi I am thinking of doing my nose..
is it safe to do it here??
and are the doctors proffesional
thanks..
email me on hosnacold@hotmail.com
if you have done it in the past..
i will be very greatful" | Hosna Azizi United Kingdom Jun.15.2009 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "I would like to introduce our company. We are based in Bangalore, India and we offer medical
tourism / assistance to people coming here from most parts of the world.
We have an association with the leading hospitals for various treatments. All the associate
hospitals have some accreditation and offer five star facilities.
Should you be interested we can send you more details and also a price comparison between
India, Bangkok, Singapore, UK and USA.
" | Anoop India Mar.16.2009 rates this page 4/5 |
 |  | "I had the surgery done in Wroclaw and ALL was organized by Euromeditravel.
I stayed in Poland for 10 days which is the minimum really as my final stitches were taken out the day before my return
home. I had the surgery and every day after was taken to the clinic by Agnieszka Poprawska (who was fantastic and acted as a guide and carer for my visit) where the doctor who performed the surgery checked the healing.
I stayed in a nice apartment which was in the pedestrianised part of the city
centre (Market Square) and was recommended and booked by Agnieszka.
I dont know if the doctor belonged to any cosmetic surgery organisation but he certainly proved to satisfy my faith in him. The clinic was a fantastic experience too as they made me feel like I was very important and their number one patient. The service from EuroMediTravel was more than
anyone could expect and they made me feel like I was their only patient!
When I returned home the scars were still red and visable but if you follow their advise and use the treatments
recommended the scars should settle down within a few weeks.
I am very happy with the result!
You can contact me wazzaking@hotmail.com
" | Wazza United Kingdom Jan.26.2009 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "I made decision to have plastic surgery done with EMT. Greeted by agnieszka at airport and was put at ease immediatly by her friendly and professional manner.I can say with total honesty everything from the accomadation to the standard of care that i got while there was without fault this coupled with a very good result. I like my new face cannot thank both euromeditravel and agnieszka enough. If you need, contact me block.74@hotmail.com" | block United Kingdom Jan.23.2009 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "Hello I found dr adam K on the europesurgery.co.uk site he has nothing to do with david's surgeon below. You can get hold of him on europesurgery@yahoo.co.uk. wroclaw is a lovely city really beautiful in the center a bit like austria or italy and there are really nice pubs etc too." | jackie United Kingdom Dec.17.2008 rates this page 4/5 |
 |  | "hi,i wanted some advice about my legs i've been dreaming for long time to have them corrected because they are not strait,they are like X,they say.had a friend who had the same and had it done in france.wnted to know if u can do something about it.thanks" | mrs olma Poland Nov.28.2008 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "hi had a tummy tuck with adam k about 2 months ago, found him and the staff very friendly. It was not buzy when i went, the consultation was quite long.Clinic was clean and professional, i felt safe there.The scar is heeling well i think he is a good surgeon." | jackie United Kingdom Oct.19.2008 rates this page 5/5 |
 |  | "i went to this man for a nose job, he is so busy that he did not have time to talk to me about it, he said just pay the lady and i ll do the job quickly.
in the end i decided not to.
my girlfriend went later to get her tits bigger.
he did not have any samples to show her or do the stuff one would expect such as put silicone in the bra. well he did have one size but it was not the correct size.
however he did say he is rather busy and we could see there was a queue of people, he would go in and out of the operating theatre then come back and chat to some clients.
he suggested she comes and pays the money and he will open her up and have some of the correct silicone ready and i would tell him which size fits best .
we became afraid of his speed and inability to show us the correct size.
" | jason richards United Kingdom Sep.04.2008 rates this page 1/5 |
 |  | "i had surgery in wroclaw and was well pleased i went with affordable cosmetic surgery and was well pleased with the price and result" | susanah lea United Kingdom Jul.27.2008 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "hi iam a very misarable lady BUT WENT TO WROCLAW JULY08 FOR UPLIFT WITH INPLANTS MIME OPERATION WAS VERY LONG AND HARD BUT I HAD A VERY VERY VERY EXCELLENT MAN WORKING ON ME IS NAME IS ADAM KALECINSKI INWROCLAW THE MAN IS FULLY TRAINED REGISTERED WITH GMC . HE AND HIS TEAM MADE ME FEEL SECURE AND HE IS NOT TO EXPENSIVE THE CLIIC WERE I HAD MY OPEARION IS SPOTLESS CLEAN VERY CLEAN I WOULD TELL ANYONE GOING TO POLAND FOR COSMETIC SURGARY TO CONTACT HIM HIS NUMBER 0601755558 EMAIL ak@chirurgia.plastyczna.com i can not find a negetive comment about adam and his team as the surgery i had in2000 i was butered by a woman doctor in uk . and adam had a very very difficult long job to do on me but he delived and i now feel like a lady again also i will be going back in aug08 .he also has a loverly taxi driver with pick up to and from airport but the hotel near clinic hotel system is very expensive so try to look for burjet hostels or hotels or if you can find someone to share hotel system with but if not try to find a much cheaper one is 60 pound a day there i am going to the dizzy daisy hotel is 20 pound a day for a room or much cheaper to sleep in a dorm good luck for a very very happy please customer of adam kalecinski " | dionne United Kingdom Jul.25.2008 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "hi everyone!
I`ve got breast augmentation and a nose job in Warsaw,Poland. I am really happy I found plastic surgery artists! Prices are very reasonable, professional atmosphere. I would reccomend them to all of u:)
cheers
contact me at candygirl72@wp.pl" | Dominika Latvia Jul.19.2008 rates this page 4/5 |
 |  | "I'm looking for some info about cosmetic surgery in Wroclaw - do you know any places worth to be recommended?" | Mike United Kingdom Jul.07.2008 rates this page 4/5 |
 |  | "I am looking to have breast augmentation and would like an idea of price and how long i would have stay int the country as i have a young daughter." | miss t United Kingdom Jun.25.2008 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "my doctor told me to contact you for a nose surgery due to for a long time now i have not been able to breath in very well and he told me that i need to go for a surgery of nose,so i will like to know the cost and the duration and how will i book an appointment with you." | olelewe ifeayi anacletus Nigeria May.03.2008 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "i am considering cosmetic surgery in Wroclaw. Is there anything I should know, be aware of? Where else in Poland is safe for plastic surgery?" | Dawn United Kingdom Nov.27.2007 rates this page 3/5 |
 |  | "getting cosmetic surgery done in Wroclaw Poland represented a great deal for me. Not only were the prices much cheaper but i was surprised by what a nice town wroclaw was. the doctors spoke pretty good english and although i was more nervous than i might have been at home everything turned out well. i'm not planning any more ops but if i do i will definitely consider coming back to poland first" | Miss X United Kingdom Nov.21.2007 rates this page 3/5 |
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