• Who is Advanced Medi -Travel Cosmetic Consultants Pty Ltd?
• Why Use Advanced Medi -Travel Cosmetic Consultants As My Representative?
• Why choose AAB over a travel agent?
• Why Use A Consultant Instead Of Booking It Myself?
• How far in advance should I book?
• What Risks Are Involved By Traveling Overseas for Medical procedures?
• Why Have Surgery In Thailand and Not Malaysia?
• Why does the Australian Media show horror stories of overseas Medical procedures?
• Have other representatives had complications?
• How do I book my procedure?
• Why do I have to pay a Registration Fee?

Q: Who Is Advanced Medi -Travel Cosmetic Consultants Pty Ltd?
A: Advanced Medi -Travel was registered in 2004 by Christa Bradley who in the eighties worked as a Beautician in Newcastle. Christa has followed health and beauty updates and information, and in 1992 commenced her journey into turning back the clock by having corrective procedures in conjunction with self improvement procedures. In 2004 Christa traded Australia for Thailand due to it's competitive prices and highly experienced surgeons. Christa is now Australia's most cosmetically enhanced woman who has conducted conferences and consultations at Australian Beauty Expo's and at International Medical conferences. Christa has been regularly seen on TV, newspapers and magazines due to her success and public intrigue.

Q: Why Use Advanced Medi -Travel Cosmetic Consultants As My Representative?
A: We have extensive experience in conducting consultations, arranging procedures and post operative care, we have been the most active and experienced agent for the longest duration of time, since International Medical Tourism has been first introduced into Australia, with the same respected owner, (Christa Bradley). We know Thailand's most experienced surgeons, procedures and protocols in arranging your requests. We also have direct access to surgeon's, executives and hospital staff and administrators, almost guaranteeing you an answer within 24 -48 hours after initial contact with AAB. As the hospitals preferred representative we are also able to sustain appointments and priority in arranging your consultations and surgery that no other person is able to achieve. We are highly respected and acknowledged representative, acting on your behalf. Having travel experience provides you with the convenience of using just one company for your entire surgery and travel coordination. Our travel and accommodation is competitively priced with your recovery and safety as as primary objective and concern. The company director (Christa Bradley) has been crowned as Australia's most cosmetically enhanced women and has been seen in the media due to her numerous successful procedures, where many where conducted in Thailand. All staff at AAB have had surgery and been to Thailand and are more than experienced and excited to discuss their experiences with you. AAB can assure you that we would not promote something that we have not done or would not do our selves.

Q: Why choose AAB over a travel agent?
A: Many travel agents are expanding their services in the medical market, as they have identified the leading trend to the Medi Travel boom making additional money on their travel services by gaining commissions on airlines, transfers and accommodation, including tours, and advertising recovery at isolated holiday destinations with extended vacations. The travel industry have extended knowledge in tourism, but limited, or no knowledge in the medical field. The lack of information provided by travel agents to clients can create a problem if you are not properly advised leading to your surgery, and are not informed of your post op expectations and limitations. At AAB we are foremost experienced in Medical procedures with the added advantage of travel, ensuring your procedures are properly organized and coordinated. Travel agents source on ground post operative care, with minimal after care and support. This practice greatly concerns AAB, as the growth on Medical Tourism grows so will the increased complications, as inexperienced travel agents arrange or assist to arrange medical procedures.

Q: Why Use A Consultant Instead Of Booking It Myself?
A: Advanced Medi -Travel are primarily surgical consultants and our main objective is to ensure the correct procedure is designed for you with the most experienced surgeon, and a successful recovery that is complimented by our own service of post operative care. All surgery carries associated risks, and it is unforeseen complications that can make your experience frightening, unpleasant or cause you anxiety, whilst in Thailand, or on your return. The advantage of having accepted the services of a representative is that we have minimal complications due to our experience, and the few that we have represented have been minor complications and have been resolved. Unfortunately like a bad flu, complications do not discriminate against their victim, and it is not always the surgeons at fault, and can at times be a reaction of your body to the procedure it self. When in Thailand if you need our assistance we are available 7 days a week, so you are not alone and isolated during this time. The criteria we have for recommending doctors for Surgical procedures involves, his or her training, skills in the procedure and the patient’s requests. We only utilize highly qualified surgeons in the area of their expertise. Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists, Orthopedic surgeons, Gynecologists or other specialized surgeons, all have specific training, with some surgeons having practiced in Australia, the US, UK and Europe, gaining valuable oversea's experience.

Q: How far in advance should I book?
A: Due to the high demand of the surgeons utilized by AAB, we recommend that you book 4 - 6 months in advance or as soon as you have chosen a date. This will generally enable you to have the date requested instead of having to reschedule your journey if the date requested has already been taken.

Q: What Risks Are Involved By Traveling Overseas for Medical procedures?
A: All medical treatment and surgical procedures carries risks, although the risks are no greater using a qualified representative or having procedures conducted in Thailand, in comparison to Australia. We still take surgery very seriously, and Australia has had numerous complications in the media due to inexperienced GP's or Cosmetic surgeons conducting inexperienced procedures. The advantage of using AAB is that you receive a qualified surgeon for the procedure selected.

Q: Why Have Surgery In Thailand and Not Malaysia?
A: You Have Chosen One Of The Best destinations In The World for medical procedures! No Other Country In The World Welcomes So Many Medical Tourists Each Year, with our main supplier treating more than 400,000 International clients annually, and rated as one of the world's top 10 hospitals. The reasons are quite simple: excellent health care facilities with International JCI and ISO standards, with American and Australian executives managing many of these hospitals, this alone should restore some confidence. Malaysia may be marginally cheaper, however has proven not to be a desired destination, with local GP's and Cosmetic surgeons conducting plastic surgery procedures with dramatic results. For more information read our media page or contact channel nine. A Current Affair.

Q: Can I choose another destination?
A: We have sourced the best surgeons and hospitals in Bangkok, Phuket, Philippines, India, Argentina and Dubai with other destinations available on request. If you are serious about choosing another destination outside of Thailand we are able to arrange your procedures. Many Americans have chosen alternative locations due to associated costs and convenience.

Q: Why does the Australian Media show horror stories of overseas Medical procedures?
A: Recent "horror stories" making the headlines say more about the importance of thoroughly planning your surgery abroad. Research is the first step. Choose a country and a facility where you are assured of only the highest quality treatment and after care. Find a medical facilitator, such as Advanced Medi -Travel, who has thoroughly reviewed the surgeon and the facility, interviewed former patients and prepared you for your post-op care. This all assists to reduce your risks.

Many people have increased confidence to travel overseas without the assistance of a consultant, because their friend has done it, a family member, or they have seen successful procedures through the media, and this creates a false sense of security, as already addressed complications do not discriminate against their patients. In spite of due care the results of cosmetic surgery are not as predictable as we expect. Every procedure involves obvious inherent risks. Every patient can be dissatisfied with some aspect of the results of their operation. Your anesthetic expectations cannot be guaranteed, as surgery is not an exact science. A happy outcome is when the benefits outweigh the drawbacks and limitations. If a patient is unfortunate to be dissatisfied after the procedure the patient has no where to turn and often the surgeon or hospital may not have the time to respond and the patient does not know the procedure to rectify a problem, or an avenue for support as a result the patient visits a local surgeon who immediately sees an opportunity to expose a medical malfunction overseas, which is highly frowned upon by the Australian Medical Association due to the large amounts of money going to overseas hospitals annually for medical procedures.

Q: Have other representatives had complications?
A: All representatives have had some complication. Beware of agents that state they have a 100% success rate. If they have sent 1000 clients to Thailand and have not had some concern during their operation of business. You should question their credibility and integrity.

Q: How do I book my procedure?
A: Advanced Medi -Travel (AAB) organizes your procedures with the hospital. You only need to return your completed enquiry form, pictures of the area in question and the disclaimer with your Registration Fee. You then become a privileged Client and we do the rest.

Q. Why do I have to pay a Registration Fee?
A: Your registration Fee confirms your privileged client status and secures our services and your procedures. We choose to request our fees on confirmation of the dates requested being received and accepted, as we work hard on your behalf and charge the most competitive prices in the Industry. Our service and commitment to you is ongoing, well until you return.