I suppose it all depends on how much money you have/can obtain, where in the country you are, and if you like the surgon you have a consultation with.
Personally, it'll take me well over 12 months to raise the £4100 + that Karidis asks, or the £3900-£4K to go with Levick in Birmingham.
I'll be soon having a few blood tests done (privately) to make sure all is well there, and then, once I have the money (£2900, plus flights which are about ~60 quid return with easy jet) I'm off to sunny Spain.
You may have more spare income than me, which will allow you a wider choice, and you may not want to travel abroad, the choice is yours.
Have a few consultations with different PS's if you like. That way you'll probably be able to tell who you trust to do the job.