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.
This story is from the November 16, 2024 edition of The Herald.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 16, 2024 edition of The Herald.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Rooney's patience pays off with late Gray goal
HEAD COACH HAD CONSIDERED TAKING OFF LATE GOAL HERO
Patriots go down to defeat at Bath
PLYMOUTH Marjon Patriots were in action over the weekend, with a road trip to Bath to take on Bath Basketball.
Concern for Battle as his injury problem continues
'WE DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS BUT WE DO KNOW THAT SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT'
Art out of industry
JO CLARKE EXPLORES THE CAREER OF 20TH CENTURY ARTIST PRUNELLA CLOUGH
The power behind the Old Plymouth Society
CHRIS ROBINSON FONDLY RECALLS DOREEN MOLE, A COMPLETE 'TOUR DE FORCE'
CBI chief hits out at Reeves over tax rises
RACHEL Reeves' Budget caught firms \"off guard\" and will undermine investment and jobs, the head of one of Britain's leading business groups has said.
Bestselling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91
BESTSELLING novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford, who wrote A Woman Of Substance, has died at the age of 91, it has been announced.
Ceasefire deal ‘in days'
THE Israeli ambassador to Washington has said a ceasefire deal to end fighting between Israel and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah could be reached \"within days\".
King's Award for city-born child support scheme
SCHEME SUPPORTS CHILD VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
Thousands see lights switch-on
14,000 FLOCK TO BARBICAN FOR XMAS EVENT
