Former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger posts a quick pre-surgery selfie on Instagram as she pouts at her mobile phone camera while lying on a bed in a plush room at a private cosmetic surgery clinic in Turkey. has been updated to 790,000 followers.
The 31-year-old Essex girl admitted she was “tired of bad pictures” and felt there were “lumps and bumps” on her body, so she decided to undergo Vaser, a non-surgical liposuction procedure that removes fat from the body. I was receiving it.
But today, that same clinic – Elite Aftercare Cosmetic Surgery Clinic in Turkey – is in the news for an entirely different reason after it emerged that a British mother of three died after a botched butt lift performed by a Brazilian surgeon.
Leeds-based hairdresser Leah Cambridge, 29, collapsed shortly after starting a £3,000 procedure at her Izmir clinic, which was a huge supporter of Lauren Goodger last year.
Leah dies after undergoing butt lift at Turkish clinic
The last footage of Leeds mother Leah Cambridge, who died after a botched Brazilian butt lift surgery at a Turkish clinic, has been posted by her devastated partner.
But news of Leah’s death has shed new light on the world of low-cost Turkish cosmetic surgery, frequented by celebrities looking for cheap procedures.
And with celebrities quickly making headlines for the consequences, there are fears that more Brits will face the same danger that is thought to have killed the tragic Lear.
The elite aftercare cosmetic surgery clinic in Turkey where Leah passed away
From a woman whose one eye grew larger than the other to a woman who returned home with a gaping hole in her body, we speak to women who have had unsuccessful surgical jobs abroad.
Gaping skin wounds or severe scars
Alarmingly, a recent study found that Turkey is the worst country in the world for operational failures.
More than 1,000 British women a year return home from surgery abroad with problems such as infected wounds, dangerous implants and even gaping holes in their skin.
Julie Lambert immediately after surgery Credit: Mirrorpix
Four out of five cosmetic surgeons in the UK are treating more orthodontic cases than ever before, costing the NHS more than £30 million.
Dr. Riccardo Frati, medical director of Transform Cosmetic Surgery, said, “We see about 10 patients a month who have undergone cosmetic surgery at clinics like Turkey and have returned home with problems, some of which are life-threatening.” There are some things,” he says.
Jean Nuttall immediately after surgery Credit: Mirrorpix
“I’ve seen some celebrities who were paid by these clinics to promote their surgeries and ended up in trouble themselves.
“Many of these clinics offer cheap deals on Instagram and Facebook, often less than half the price of the surgery in the UK.
“However, we cannot guarantee the same quality of care. A good surgeon should always meet the patient and assess the patient clinically before surgery, but I have heard that some surgeons do this via Skype. I am.
“We’ve seen some very bad outcomes, including implant rejection, hematomas, and wound infections.”
“If you feel like it, you could work in the garage.”
In the UK, all clinics and surgeons are monitored and inspected by the Healthcare Quality Commission, an independent regulator. However, in many countries overseas, such regulations do not exist.
“In Türkiye, surgeons can operate without insurance,” says Dr. Hlati. “You could operate in your garage if you wanted to, and given the number of infections in the wounds of patients undergoing surgery in Turkish clinics, I wouldn’t be surprised if the instruments weren’t properly sterilized. ”
Jade Stafford left in agony after botched surgery Credit: Paul Tonge – The Sun
According to Dr Hlati, the most popular types of surgeries performed in Turkish clinics are rhinoplasty, liposuction, buttock lifts and breast augmentation. However, many patients return to the UK with problems.
Patients like Jade Stafford, 25, undergo £3,000 surgery to remove fat from their backs and stomachs and pump their butts in hopes of achieving Kim Kardashian-like butts. I flew to Turkey for this purpose.
But during the four-day trip, she nearly died on the operating table.
Jade’s post-surgery injuries Credit: Paul Tonge – The Sun Jade was left with bruises on her chest Credit: Paul Tonge – The Sun
The mother-of-two, from Stafford, underwent surgery in agony and flew home two days later to see her doctor. Her doctor immediately sent her to the hospital because her lung had collapsed and her heartbeat was erratic.
Doctors said bruising on her chest was a clear sign that CPR had been performed after her cardiac arrest, but Turkish surgeons said they were not informed that she was close to dying. It is said that there was not. The clinic denied this claim.
“I was furious that people at the end were making fun of me, saying I must be having an allergic reaction to the morphine,” she said, and consulted a lawyer about suing the clinic.
British patients with deep regrets
Another unfortunate patient, Julie Lambert, 60, from Selston, Nottinghamshire, flew to Turkey for eye surgery, breast implants and a neck lift.
She paid £4,000 for the surgery, about a fifth of what it would cost in the UK. But she was left with a scar that never healed and her earlobe was deformed.
Jade shows off horrifying results of surgery Credit: Paul Tonge – The Sun
Julie, a 60-year-old nurse, said the surgery left her physically and mentally scarred.
“I now have to cover my neck because I have a two-inch hard lump-like scar,” she said. “As a nurse, I am ashamed that I was manipulated by these people and that I trusted them.”
Jean Nuttall, 60, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, underwent blepharoplasty surgery and facial fat grafting, which cost £1,200, less than a fifth of what it would cost in the UK.
However, one of her eyes was larger than the other, and the fat that had migrated to her face disappeared after two months.
She said: “People were all wearing regular clothes, no scrubs.
“I started losing belly fat, so I was pulling up my dress and putting on shoes. He injected fat into my face and cut my eyes.
“I have never experienced pain so horrifying.”
Turkish surgeons are ‘focused on money’
Experts say that in addition to a lack of regulation, many Turkish surgeons appear to be more focused on money than patient care.
“These clinics are volume-based, which means they want to take in as many patients as possible,” says Gil Baird, owner of CosMedicare Cosmetic Surgery.
“Once the financial transaction is done and the surgery is over, the patient becomes secondary, from what I have seen.
“In the UK, most cosmetic surgeons provide an excellent standard of aftercare, with local staff available to assist with wound management, which is a vital part of the surgical process, but overseas clinics do not. has not been done.”
“We recently heard the story of a young woman who developed a fatal case of sepsis. She went to Turkey for inexpensive surgery and spent all her savings.”
Dr. Frati agrees. “I know patients go home and have problems, but when they try to contact the clinic, the phone hangs up.
“They no longer respond to emails, they block me from Facebook groups, and the clinic no longer engages with them at all. Patients don’t come back because there’s no regulation.”
According to the Advertising Standards Authority, overseas clinics are allowed to advertise on social media like any other clinic, but there are rules.
Women travel to Turkey for low-cost surgery Credit: Getty – Contributor
“If we believe that an advertisement belittles or trivializes the decision to undergo serious surgery, or irresponsibly targets vulnerable or underage consumers, we may take action. We can and we will take action,” the spokesperson said.
But Gil Baird worries that the clinic is influencing young women by using social media stars.
“Regulators do not appear to have similar controls over overseas clinics, which target young women via Facebook with campaigns that focus on the cost-saving elements of overseas surgeries,” she says. .
“Currently, one of the Turkish clinics is running a campaign on Facebook, showing a list of surgeries and their prices in the UK, which in many cases are less than half the price.
For example, a tummy tuck at a UK clinic should cost around £6,000, but you can get it for half the price in Turkey. ”
Surgical procedures to enlarge the buttocks are becoming increasingly popular Credit: Getty – Contributor
Medical tourism continues to grow due to low prices and short wait times.
The number of people traveling abroad for medical purposes, including cosmetic surgery and dentistry, rose from 48,000 in 2014 to almost 144,000 in 2016, according to the latest government figures. But medical experts are urging caution.
Christine Mozamdar, director of operations at The Hospital Group, which operates 15 clinics across the UK, said: “Patients traveling outside the UK for cosmetic surgery should carry out extensive research before making an appointment. You should,” he says.
“They need to make sure they know the surgeon’s name, thoroughly check their clinical qualifications, and fully understand their post-surgery aftercare options, especially in emergency cases.”
*Reality* Star Clinic
Lauren Goodger was treated at the same clinic as Leah Credit: Rex Features
Lauren isn’t the only glamorous celebrity to fly to a hot spot in Eastern Europe for surgery.
Last summer, fellow Towie star Yazmin Okello, 24, visited the same clinic and had a nose job.
“I had previously broken my nose, so surgery was the only option for me,” she told her 292,000 Instagram followers. “She’s only been two weeks old, but we can already see great results.”
Yazmin shows off her butt during treatment Credit: Instagram Credit: Instagram Chloe Khan is famous for having a butt lift done at the clinic Credit: Instagram CBB star shows off results
Model and CBB star Chloe Khan, 26, also underwent butt lift surgery by a Brazilian at the same clinic.
Clearly thrilled with the result, she was spotted showing off her bubbling behind in a gold bikini, followed by a very personal ‘before’ showing her bare bum and ‘ She shared the “After” photo with her 1.2 million followers.
Love Island’s Malin Andersson, 23, also admitted having undergone £7,000 worth of surgery at a clinic in Turkey, including a Brazilian surgery, breast lift and dental surgery.
If you’re a minor celebrity looking for a little fun, Turkey seems like the place to be.
Lauren Goodger shows off her treatment results Credit: Instagram
However, while overseas surgery may seem cheap, it often ends up costing more than patients expect.
CosMedicare’s Gil Baird said: “Don’t make decisions based solely on the information provided by your healthcare provider. This could put your life at risk.”
