Safety pledge for Brits going overseas for ops
Manchester Evening News|November 16, 2024
THE Health Secretary has said he will work to improve safety for Britons travelling abroad for cosmetic procedures in the wake of several deaths.
Safety pledge for Brits going overseas for ops

Wes Streeting said his "strong advice" to British travellers seeking Brazilian butt lifts (also known as BBLS), tummy tucks and other cosmetic treatments was to think carefully before taking up offers that are "too good to be true" It comes after several women lost their lives in the past few years after travelling to Turkey for cutprice surgery.

Mr Streeting said: "I think we need to take very seriously this issue of medical negligence and malpractice overseas.

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