Aesthetics reports on recent research showcasing the impact of aesthetic complications on the NHS
A new study has addressed the issue of patients seeking NHS care for post-operative complications following aesthetic procedures undergone abroad.1 A retrospective, cross-sectional review was conducted at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital London on 35 patients (aged 19-71) presenting with complications between April 2022 to August 2023.
26 patients had undergone a surgical procedure, such as liposuction or abdominoplasty, while nine received non-surgical treatment, including cheek filler and non-surgical rhinoplasty.1 The research revealed that 96% of patients with surgical complications had their procedures performed abroad, with the majority (73%) in Turkey.1
In the UK, it has been estimated that approximately 150,000 individuals travel to Turkey annually for cosmetic surgery.2 Only one surgery included in this research was performed in the UK – a buccal fat removal procedure. The study…
