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British Man Dies Hours After Cosmetic Surgery in Turkey
14 Nov
Summary
- 36-year-old Brit traveled to Istanbul for hair transplant, dental work
- Collapsed hours after procedures, rushed to hospital but died
- At least 28 British nationals died in Turkey for medical procedures
On November 11, 2025, a 36-year-old British man named Mentor Rama tragically died after undergoing cosmetic procedures in Istanbul, Turkey. Rama had traveled to the city's Fulya district last week to receive a hair transplant and dental work.
Hours after the procedures, Rama began feeling unwell and collapsed in his hotel room. Emergency services were called, and he was rushed to a local hospital, but he could not be saved and passed away that same day.
Rama's body was transported to the Council of Forensic Medicine in Istanbul for an autopsy, and Turkish police have launched an investigation into the shocking death. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is providing support to Rama's family and is in contact with local authorities.
Turkey has become a popular destination for medical tourism, especially for procedures like "Turkey teeth" that can cost 40-60% less than in the UK. However, this incident is one of many tragedies involving British nationals - the FCDO has reported at least 28 British deaths following elective medical procedures in Turkey between 2019 and March 2024, with more occurring this year.
