Last fact-checked: 28 August 2022

Anti-aging check-ups offered by our partner clinics around the world can be a useful way of keeping up-to-date on your overall health, allowing you to make effective changes to improve your quality of life.

Discover what these medical checks entail, why they are so important and how to have yours while on holiday or business with the help of Medical Departures. 

Preventative Screening Abroad

Preventive screening is seen as one of the most effective ways of detecting health problems. These generally straightforward checks can often lead to early detection, which means treatment has a greater chance of success.

During an anti-aging check-up, the doctor will perform a thorough consultation and physical examination, as well as order a multitude of tests, which include scans and blood tests. Your results will be presented to you once they are complete; the doctor will explain them to you and provide advice as to what may need to be improved (or maintain).

Anti-aging screening packages are usually designed to assess an individual's overall health and detect any early signs of aging-related health issues. The tests that are included in these packages may vary based on a patient's age, sex, medical history, lifestyle habits, and specific concerns. Some of the most commonly included tests may evaluate the patient's blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood glucose, liver and kidney function, thyroid function, and hormonal balance.

If you have something that is particularly bothering or worrying you, such as memory loss, joint pain, or skin changes, make sure to discuss this with your doctor. They may recommend additional tests or screenings to help diagnose any underlying conditions and provide you with personalized recommendations for improving your health and wellbeing.

Basic Anti-Aging Check-Ups

Basic anti-aging check-ups typically consist of a physical examination and measurements including weight, height and body mass index (BMI).

Blood Test(s)

A good many functions in the body can be assessed through blood tests. These include:

• Complete or full blood count (CBC/FBC)
• Cholesterol (lipid profile)
• Kidney function
• Liver function
• Hormones (including thyroid)
• Tumor markers
• Vitamin levels

Read more in detail about what anti-aging check-ups entail here.

It is important to note that not all anti-aging screening packages are created equal. Some may not include all the tests that you need, or they may not be tailored to your specific needs. Therefore, it is always recommended to discuss your concerns with your doctor before undergoing any anti-aging screening tests. Your doctor can help you determine what tests are most appropriate for you based on your individual health status, family history, and personal goals.

If you have regular anti-aging check-ups you will be able to put your mind at ease and plan for the future in terms of adjusting your lifestyle and making other changes.

With rising costs and difficulty accessing doctors around the world, particularly in countries like the US, UK, and Australia, it is becoming more commonplace for tourists heading abroad to combine their holiday with medical treatment, with a check-up being one of the options. 

The entire process (heading to the clinic, undergoing an assessment and checks, and then heading back if need be) takes only a few hours; you’ll save a decent amount to put toward your holiday and a medical check-up is important to put your mind at ease when it comes to your and your family’s future. 

Medical Departures has over a decade of experience working with the best clinics and hospitals in dozens of locations around the world. We only partner with reliable clinics and doctors for your anti-aging check-up so you can be confident of receiving quality care.

Medical Departures makes it our business to work with the best, carrying out our own pre-screening checks before we partner with any medical facilities. Our checks include searching criminal/legal records
, collating and publishing real patient reviews
, verifying doctor and surgeon qualifications
 and confirming professional memberships
.

Get started now with these top clinics for anti-aging check-ups in these popular destinations for medical tourism: 

• Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital (Bangkok, Thailand)
• Estherian Clinic (Istanbul, Turkey)
• Advanced Health Medical Center (Tijuana, Mexico)

Browse our full list of global anti-aging clinics here and bok directly online through Medical Departures to secure the best prices.

Our Customer Care Team can also be reached any time of the day or night, at no charge to you.

Sources:

Yonei, Yoshikazu; Takabe, Wakako; Yagi Masayuki. What does the Anti-Aging Medical Checkup show?: Data presentation. 27 May 2017. https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jhep/44/4/44_600/_pdf

Triggle, Nick. 10 charts that show why the NHS is in trouble. BBC. 24 May 2018. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-42572110

The Health Tests Seniors Need. Healthline. 19 August 2016. https://www.healthline.com/health/senior-health-tests