Overview

• The NHS is spending over £1 million annually to treat complications from botched Brazilian butt lifts performed abroad.
• Since 2019, 28 British nationals have died in Turkey following cosmetic procedures, highlighting the risks involved.
• Health Secretary Wes Streeting advises against seeking low-cost surgeries overseas due to potential life-changing complications.
• A report shows that two-thirds of patients who traveled abroad for surgery went to Turkey, with many regretting the decision.
• Efforts are underway to improve international safety standards and educate potential patients on the risks of medical tourism.