# KCM Clinic Krakow > Citation bundle for KCM Clinic Krakow on The Treatment Registry. > URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/clinics/krakow-plastic-surgery > Bundle URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/api/citations/clinics/krakow-plastic-surgery - City: Krakow - Country: poland - Type: clinic - Founded: 2010 - Website: https://www.kcmclinic.pl - Verification status: partial - Verification tier: 2 - Last verified: 2024-06-05 - Next review due: 2025-06-05 ## Summary A cosmetic and reconstructive surgery clinic in Krakow serving patients from across Europe. The clinic offers rhinoplasty, breast surgery, and body contouring procedures. All surgeons are registered with the Polish Chamber of Physicians and hold specialist board certifications. ## Detail KCM Clinic Krakow is a cosmetic and reconstructive surgery clinic established in 2010 in Krakow, Poland's second-largest city and a well-established destination for medical tourism from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, and Scandinavia. The clinic operates with approximately 45 staff, including plastic surgeons, anaesthesiologists, nursing staff, and patient coordinators, and holds both ISO 9001:2015 certification and registration with the Polish Chamber of Physicians and Dentists. The clinic's surgical specialisms are rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and body contouring procedures including abdominoplasty. Both cosmetic and reconstructive indications are accommodated. The clinic's surgeons hold specialist board certifications in plastic surgery under the Polish medical specialisation system, and their registration with the Chamber of Physicians can be independently verified through the national registry. International patient services are a core part of the clinic's operational model, with English-language coordination provided throughout the treatment journey. The clinic provides airport transfer assistance from Krakow John Paul II Airport, accommodation recommendations in the city centre, and pre-operative remote consultation by video. A published price list covers the main surgical procedures and associated anaesthetic and facility fees. Surgical facilities include dedicated theatre suites and inpatient recovery accommodation within the clinic premises. The ISO 9001:2015 certification covers the clinic's quality management processes across clinical and administrative functions. EU patients benefit from cross-border healthcare directive protections applicable across EU member states. ## Accreditations held - **Polish Chamber of Physicians and Dentists** [verified on 2024-06-05] — https://nil.org.pl - **ISO 9001:2015** [verified on 2024-06-05] — https://www.kcmclinic.pl ## FAQs ### How can I verify that KCM Clinic Krakow's surgeons hold valid Polish specialist qualifications? All surgeons at KCM Clinic Krakow hold registration with the Supreme Medical Chamber (Naczelna Izba Lekarska, NIL), the central professional chamber for physicians in Poland, whose Centralny Rejestr Lekarzy is searchable by name and licence number at nil.org.pl. Plastic surgeons hold specialist board certification under the Polish medical specialisation system, and their specialist designation is also recorded in the NIL central register. The Polish Society of Plastic Surgery (Polskie Towarzystwo Chirurgii Plastycznej, Rekonstrukcyjnej i Estetycznej) represents specialist plastic surgeons professionally; membership is not mandatory for practice but is a useful cross-reference for surgeons holding specialist certification. Patients may request each surgeon's NIL registration number and specialist certification details before consenting to surgery. ### What accreditations does KCM Clinic Krakow hold? KCM Clinic Krakow holds ISO 9001:2015 certification covering its quality management processes across clinical and administrative functions, and its practitioners are registered with the Supreme Medical Chamber (Naczelna Izba Lekarska, nil.org.pl). The clinic's ISO 9001 certification is listed as verified in this directory as of 2024-06-05. ISO 9001 confirms that documented quality management systems are in place and subject to periodic third-party audit; it does not certify clinical outcomes. The clinic operates as an independent facility rather than part of a hospital group, and its operating licence is subject to oversight from the relevant Polish health authority. ### Who administers anaesthesia, and what qualifications do they hold? General anaesthesia for procedures such as rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and abdominoplasty at KCM Clinic Krakow is administered by a specialist anaesthesiologist, not by the operating surgeon. Anaesthesiologists in Poland hold specialist registration with the Supreme Medical Chamber (nil.org.pl) under the anaesthesiology and intensive therapy specialty. Patients may request the name and NIL specialist registration of the anaesthesiologist assigned to their procedure. A pre-operative anaesthetic assessment is conducted before surgery, covering medical history, current medications, known allergies, and anaesthetic risk factors. This assessment may be conducted by video call in advance of travel for elective international patients. ### What is the protocol if a surgical complication arises after I return home? KCM Clinic Krakow provides patients with a comprehensive discharge pack including clinical summary, operative details, wound care instructions, and emergency contact information. If a complication such as haematoma, wound breakdown, or signs of infection develops after the patient has returned home, the clinic advises immediate attendance at a local accident and emergency department or surgical unit and simultaneous notification to the clinic with photographic documentation. The clinic reviews submitted images and records remotely and advises on management. For complications requiring surgical intervention, the clinic will provide full clinical records to any treating surgeon in the patient's home country and, if required, a return visit to Krakow is arranged. ### What revision policy applies to cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures? KCM Clinic Krakow sets out revision terms in pre-operative consent documentation. Minor post-operative revisions such as scar refinement, minor asymmetry correction, or small residual concerns that fall within the documented scope of the procedure are assessed at a post-operative review, typically conducted by video consultation. Revisions that are clinically indicated and attributable to the procedure are generally offered within a defined post-operative window without additional surgical fees, subject to clinical assessment confirming the indication. Revisions requested for subjective aesthetic reasons outside the scope of a clinical complication are subject to a separate fee. Patients should review the specific written revision terms before signing consent. ### What does the published pricing include for procedures such as rhinoplasty or breast augmentation? KCM Clinic Krakow publishes indicative price ranges for its principal surgical procedures. For cosmetic surgery, the quoted fee should cover the surgeon's fee, anaesthetic fee, theatre use, and standard post-operative observation or overnight stay where clinically indicated. Items that may be separately charged include pre-operative blood tests, CT imaging where required for rhinoplasty planning, implant materials for breast augmentation (which vary by manufacturer, size, and surface profile), post-operative compression garments, and accommodation within the clinic premises beyond the standard included period. Patients should obtain a written itemised quote based on their specific case before confirming travel to Krakow. ### What deposit and cancellation terms apply to international patients? KCM Clinic Krakow requires a deposit to secure surgical time and pre-operative preparation for international patients. Cancellation terms are provided in writing at the time of booking. Cancellations made outside the defined notice period — typically thirty or more days before surgery — may be eligible for a full or partial refund. Cancellations within fourteen days of surgery will generally result in partial or full forfeiture of the deposit, as surgical time, anaesthetic allocation, and pre-operative preparation will have been committed. Patients are strongly advised to hold travel insurance that includes cover for medical appointment cancellation arising from illness, injury, or travel disruption before travelling from the UK, Ireland, or Scandinavia. ### How does the EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive apply to patients from EU countries? EU patients from other member states travelling to KCM Clinic Krakow for procedures that are covered within their home country's public health system may be entitled to seek partial reimbursement under the EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive (Directive 2011/24/EU). The reimbursement level corresponds to what the home system would have paid for the same procedure; elective cosmetic surgery not available on the home country's public health system is typically outside scope. UK patients are no longer covered by this directive. Patients from EU member states should check with their home country health authority or insurer before travelling, and the clinic can provide itemised documentation to support reimbursement applications. ### What language support does KCM Clinic Krakow provide for international patients? KCM Clinic Krakow serves patients predominantly from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, and Scandinavia, and provides English-language consultations, patient coordination, and clinical documentation throughout the treatment process. Pre-operative consultations are available by video call for patients planning travel. Consent documentation, post-operative care instructions, and clinical discharge summaries are provided in English. German-language support is available for patients from German-speaking countries. Polish-language consultations are available as standard. For other languages, interpretation can be arranged with advance notice. Patients using interpretation services for clinical consultations should confirm that the interpreter has familiarity with surgical and medical terminology. ### What practical support does the clinic provide for patients travelling to Krakow for surgery? KCM Clinic Krakow provides airport transfer coordination from Krakow John Paul II Airport, which is approximately fifteen to twenty minutes from the clinic. Accommodation recommendations in Krakow city centre are provided for patients who need to stay before or after surgery. The clinic coordinates a pre-operative blood test and clinical assessment on the day before surgery for patients arriving specifically for treatment. Post-operative recovery accommodation within the clinic premises is available for the initial observation period. For procedures requiring five to seven days of post-operative observation before flying, the clinic assists with scheduling departure transport aligned with the minimum recommended recovery timeline confirmed by the clinical team.