Charlotte Wace

Charlotte Wace, Special Projects Correspondent at The Times, dives into the alarming rise of British citizens traveling to Turkey for cosmetic surgery. She unveils the risks of surgical tourism, including tragic personal stories and fatal statistics. The role of social media in promoting these clinics is explored, highlighting influencer endorsements and aggressive marketing tactics. Wace also contrasts the less rigorous practices of Turkish clinics with the thorough assessments typical in the UK, emphasizing the urgent need for caution when considering overseas procedures.

Charlotte Wace, Special Projects Correspondent at The Times, delves into the surge of medical tourism to Turkey, specifically for cosmetic surgeries like Brazilian butt lifts and liposuction. She reveals the alarming rise in tragedies, with at least 28 deaths linked to these procedures since 2019. Wace shares shocking undercover insights on the lack of proper medical evaluations and the aggressive tactics used by clinics and influencers, exposing the dangerous side of this booming industry and calling for urgent safety reforms.