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UK Warns Against Cheap Cosmetic Surgeries Abroad After Deaths

The UK health secretary warns against cheap cosmetic surgeries abroad after several deaths, emphasizing the need for safety and caution.

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How many British citizens died in Turkey after cosmetic surgeries in 2023?: At least six British citizens died in Turkey in 2023 due to medical procedures, prompting warnings from the UK government and NHS about the risks involved.
Will the NHS be responsible for the medical complications faced by those seeking surgeries abroad?: The NHS is not intended to bear the burden of rectifying complications from procedures performed abroad; however, they will treat those who need care.
What warning did the health secretary give to those considering inexpensive cosmetic surgeries overseas?: He advises Britons to exercise caution when considering inexpensive cosmetic surgeries overseas, emphasizing that offers appearing too good to be true often are.
What are some of the risks involved in undergoing cosmetic surgery abroad, as highlighted by recent cases?: Several women have died after undergoing BBLs and other cosmetic surgeries in Turkey, highlighting the dangers of seeking cut-price procedures abroad.
What actions has the UK health secretary promised to take regarding Britons getting cosmetic surgeries abroad?: Wes Streeting, the health secretary, has pledged to enhance the safety of British citizens undergoing cosmetic surgeries abroad, particularly BBLs, following several deaths.

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