Review of Cosmetic Surgery Complications Highlights Turkey and Dominican Republic
What happened
A review analyzing 58 studies involving 1,249 patients who underwent cosmetic procedures abroad found that infection, implant-related complications, and wound dehiscence are the most common problems reported. The review noted that Turkey was the most common destination in European studies, while the Dominican Republic was the most frequently reported in non-European studies.
Why it matters
The findings indicate that complications following cosmetic surgery abroad represent a substantial treatment burden for healthcare systems. European studies highlighted the cumulative financial and system-level burden, while non-European studies emphasized severe infections and atypical pathogens.
Who's involved
- EuropeRegion where studies focused on cumulative financial and system-level burden
- Dominican RepublicCountry most frequently reported in non-European studies regarding cosmetic surgery complications
- TurkeyCountry identified as the most common destination in European studies
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- World Health OrganizationSpeculative
The World Health Organization might face increased pressure regarding systemic health risks and financial burdens related to medical tourism.
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The entities involved
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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Dominican Republic
island sovereign state in the Caribbean Sea
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Turkey
country in West Asia and Southeast Europe