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Surgeon's Shock Advice: 'Gain Weight' for BBL
31 Oct
Summary
- Cosmetic firm upsold deadly operations abroad with discounts.
- Surgeon suggested reporter gain weight for BBL procedure.
- 28 Britons died since 2019 from elective procedures in Turkey.
A recent undercover investigation has revealed that a cosmetics firm has been upselling potentially deadly surgical operations abroad to British citizens. During a consultation, a surgeon in Turkey suggested to a reporter that she should gain weight to ensure sufficient fat for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure.
Industry experts described these practices as deeply troubling, emphasizing the significant dangers patients face when traveling abroad for cosmetic surgery. These concerns are amplified by statistics showing that at least 28 British nationals have died since 2019 due to complications from elective medical procedures performed in Turkey.
Companies are reportedly using tactics such as offering discounts and virtual consultations to attract clients. However, this approach bypasses thorough medical assessments, increasing risks for patients. Experts stressed that surgery inherently carries risks, and these are exacerbated when consultations are commercially driven and not patient-focused.
Analysis suggests that the NHS incurs significant costs, nearly £20,000 per patient, when cosmetic and obesity surgeries performed abroad go wrong. Tragic cases, such as the deaths of Morgan Ribeiro and Melissa Kerr, underscore the severe consequences of inadequate pre-operative information and patient care in some overseas clinics.
