'I flew abroad for a tummy tuck and breast lift. The surgeon totally butchered me.'

On 7th February last year, Sara Platt, 33, flew to Antalya, Turkey for a tummy tuck, a breast lift and augmentation. Cosmetic tourism is booming and she is one of a growing number of people risking their lives by travelling abroad for surgery. “I researched it for 17 months,' she says. 'I flew out to meet the surgeon a year beforehand. I saw his certificates, I read all the reviews. Turns out, it was all fake. The surgeon totally butchered me.” She's not alone.

President. “These include time-pressured offers, buy-one-surgery-get-another-half-price deals, and advertising that glamorises the experience. It’s so deceitful.” A quick Google search returns a number of enticing holiday packages that include a little nip and tuck. One company is offering a ‘Take The Girls’ package, inclusive of business flights and a 5* hotel suite for “a luxurious holiday with your girlfriends when you need a pick-me-up”. The itinerary for day one? Major abdominal surgery.

, which make sure they have the relevant qualifications and insurance to perform specific types of surgery. Part of the reason UK prices are higher is that they include comprehensive aftercare. “There is an absolute expectation that surgeons own their complications and will continue to treat a patient until they are well,” explains Mr Price. Some providers will also cover cosmetic dissatisfaction if the surgeon and patient agree that the results fall short of what could have been achieved.

has issued a list of guidelines for anyone considering plastic surgery abroad, which includes things like checking the aftercare arrangements, and seeing a copy of the surgeon’s indemnity certificate. is also in discussion with the Advertising Standards Authority to address the misleading adverts as well as the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons to draw up some advice and guidance specifically for patients seeking surgery in Turkey. These include advice to check that your Turkish surgeon is a member of TSPRAS – there is a member listing available online. They should also have Turkish board certification.

Source: Holiday News (holidaynews.net)

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