Essos Standards
Editorial Standards
Written by Essos Editorial Team
Reviewed by Dr. Erez Dayan, CMO
Last reviewed: April 14, 2026
Our Commitment to Accuracy
When you're researching a medical procedure abroad, the stakes can be high. You're making decisions about your body and committing real money to providers you may have never met in person. The information you rely on needs to be accurate, current, and honest.
That's the standard we hold ourselves to at Essos. Every piece of content on this site -- whether it's a cost comparison guide, a procedure explanation, or a blog post -- is built on verified data, reviewed by leading board-certified medical professionals, and written for patients, not search engines.
If a procedure has risks or potential complications, we bring it to your attention. If recovery takes longer than people expect, we say so. We'd rather give you the full picture upfront than have you surprised later.
Our Medical Review Board
Every piece of clinical content on Essos is reviewed by a member of our Medical Board -- a group of over 25 US board-certified surgeons and aesthetic providers spanning plastic surgery, dermatology, dental, and anesthesia.
Our board members trained at and are affiliated with institutions including Harvard Medical School, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, NYU Langone, and Cedars-Sinai. They bring decades of clinical experience across breast surgery, rhinoplasty, hair restoration, body contouring, facelift, dental cosmetic procedures, and more.
The board is led by Dr. Erez Dayan, Essos's Chief Medical Officer and a board-certified plastic surgeon who completed his plastic surgery training at the elite Harvard Plastic Surgery Program. Dr. Dayan oversees both our rigorous clinic vetting process and our content review standards.
Our Editorial Process
Every piece of content follows the same process before it goes live:
Step 1
Research and briefing
We identify the topic, target audience, and key questions patients are asking. We pull from peer-reviewed research, institutional guidelines, and input from our medical board.
Step 2
Drafting
Our editorial team writes the first draft, following structured content briefs that define what each section needs to cover, what data to include, and what claims require sourcing.
Step 3
Medical review
A board-certified specialist reviews the draft for medical accuracy. They flag anything that is inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete. This review is documented and the reviewing doctor is named on every piece of content they approve.
Step 4
Editorial review
We check for clarity, readability, proper sourcing, and alignment with our standards. Content should be useful to a patient researching their options -- not a medical textbook.
Step 5
Publication
Once approved, the content goes live with a dual byline showing who wrote it and which doctor reviewed it, along with the publication date.
Step 6
Ongoing updates
Medical information changes. Pricing shifts. New research comes out. We monitor our content and update it when the information is no longer current. Every updated piece shows a "Last updated" date so you always know how recent the information is.
How We Select Sources
We source our medical and clinical information from:
- Peer-reviewed medical journals and published research
- Institutional guidelines from organizations like the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), and similar professional bodies
- Established clinical data on procedure outcomes, recovery timelines, and risk profiles
- Direct input from our board-certified medical reviewers
We do not publish medical claims without a credible basis. If a statistic, outcome rate, or risk factor appears in our content, it's backed by a source we can point to.
For pricing data in our cost comparison guides, we reference published pricing from accredited clinics, publicly available market data, and Essos's own network pricing where available. Pricing ranges are presented as estimates and may vary by provider, technique, and individual case.
AI-Assisted Content
Essos uses AI-assisted tools as part of our content creation process. These tools help with research, drafting, and structuring content efficiently.
What AI does not replace: medical accuracy review. Every piece of content that includes medical information is reviewed by a board-certified specialist before publication. AI helps us work faster. Our medical board makes sure we get it right.
How We Handle Corrections
If we get something wrong, we want to know about it. Medical information needs to be accurate, and we take corrections seriously.
If you spot an error or have a concern about any information on our site, reach out to us at info@essos.com. We'll review the issue with the relevant medical reviewer and update the content if a correction is needed. Substantive corrections are noted on the page.
Last Updated
This page was last reviewed and updated on April 14, 2026. We review this standard at least quarterly and update language when our process changes.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information contained herein is not a substitute for and should never be relied upon for professional medical advice. Always talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of any treatment.