There are also reports of patients signing contracts that include a clause stating that they are not allowed to make negative comments about their clinic.
Take a quick look at the #sleeveturkey hashtag [gastric sleeve] And #bblturkey [Brazilian butt lift] Hundreds of Turkish clinic accounts are published on Instagram and TikTok, many claiming to be the “best”. Many of the social media posts, primarily targeted at customers in the UK, Germany and France, mention available discounts or write unattributed five-star reviews of him in poor English.
Britain’s advertising watchdog last week accused Turkish company Google of making “misleading” and “irresponsible” claims about the safety, quality and ease of nose job and tummy tuck surgeries overseas. Two advertisements were banned.
Official guidance from the NHS and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office warns international travelers to “be wary” of websites selling cosmetic surgery as part of a holiday package.
The NHS said it was “unrealistic” to expect patients to take time off after surgery, but the FCDO said: “Overseas medical facilities, qualifications and standards of care vary widely and differ from UK standards. “There may be cases,” he warned. Overseas, medical complications and deaths have also occurred. ”
A government spokesperson told the Telegraph: “We urge anyone considering seeking medical treatment abroad to check travel advice and relevant guidance from the NHS and other specialist bodies.”
Mr Ahmed advises patients to wait and undergo surgery in the UK if possible. Those who choose to travel abroad should at least know the name of their surgeon and attend at least one video consultation before traveling, Pacifico said.
Joint guidelines issued by BAAPS and its Turkish counterpart TSPRAS (Turkish Association of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeons) state that patients should check whether their surgeon is listed as a member of TSPRAS (plastikcerrahi). org).
Ideally, your surgeon will also be a member of EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery), have been in practice for at least 5 years, and ideally have been working at their current clinic for at least 3 years . You should ask for the Turkish Board’s certificate of accreditation and confirmation of its specialty.
You will be asked to complete an informed consent form before traveling and will be given an aftercare plan and contact details.
According to Pacifico, red flags include not being able to see the surgeon in advance, not being able to answer your questions thoroughly, and being pressured to make a decision quickly, such as being offered a lower rate if you book now. It is said to include.
“Cosmetic surgery can be life-changing, and choosing whether and where to undergo it is a serious decision,” he added. “You should never feel pressured to rush into a decision to save money; it could ultimately cost you your life.”
