Warning over Turkey cosmetic surgery after mum's death

A coroner warned that British patients traveling to Turkey for cosmetic surgery may be exposed to last-minute upselling that leaves little time for reflection. The warning came at the inquest into the death of Hayley Dowell, a mother of three, who died at BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital on Oct. 3, 2023 from complications following liposuction. Prosecutors heard that she was originally booked for a tummy tuck and liposuction, but was offered a discounted Brazilian butt lift (BBL) of the “add-on” variety at a £1,000 reduction, with about “five minutes” and a card machine to decide whether to proceed. Coroner Nicholas Walker said such practices can lead to future deaths and suggested consent procedures would be incompatible with UK requirements, including a 14-day cooling-off period.