Transform Releases 0% Finance Package

19th February 2007

In an industry first, Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group, the UK’s largest private cosmetic surgery provider, has launched a 0% finance package for patients – Transform Options.

The move follows a growing demand for procedures – both surgical and non-surgical – to be more affordable and accessible in the UK. Over the past 10 years Transform has been the market leader in working with patient groups to identify innovative ways to enable people to access procedures they may not have typically been able to afford.

Gary Nicholls, sales and marketing director at Transform said: “We’ve seen a huge increase in people paying for surgery on credit cards. We wanted to establish a more affordable option and 0% finance packages are something we are all familiar with in our everyday lives, especially when making large purchases. Patients would have to go through the usual strict protocols with Transform’s surgeons before any procedures would be carried out.”

Transform Options will be available to patients who pass the usual credit checks on a minimum spend of £500. The finance is available over 12 months with no interest payable, which makes it a much cheaper option than a credit card.

From 19th February, patients visiting any of Transform’s 20 clinics will be able to apply for Transform Options at their initial consultation and will be informed on the day whether or not they’re passed the credit check. If the credit check is cleared – and the surgeon agrees they can progress with the procedure of their choice - they will be able to pay using this option, spreading payments over up to 12 months and avoiding any added interest.

Gary added: “We’re really pleased that we’ve been able to develop this package for patients. There’s a huge demand among patients who want procedures to be more affordable in the UK so they can avoid going abroad for treatments and this is just another way of making this happen.”

The cosmetic surgery market has witnessed massive growth over the past two years. Market statistics suggest the value of the industry will increase to over £350 million by 2008. Surgical growth has been mirrored by an increased demand for the non-invasive side of cosmetic surgery, made popular by such treatments as cosmetic Botox for wrinkles and microdermabrasions. In 2003 the non-surgical market was worth an estimated £83.3m and is predicted to be worth around £100m between 2006/2007.

For more information or to arrange a consultation with Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group visit http://www.transforminglives.co.uk/