The UK government publishes practical safety guidance for patients travelling abroad for treatment. Here is what it actually says — and what to do about it.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office publishes country-specific advice for British nationals travelling for medical treatment. It is not generic — it draws on real consular cases.
For Turkey, the FCDO has issued repeated notices about deaths following cosmetic surgery, particularly in unlicensed facilities. For Mexico, it warns about safety in border regions where many bariatric clinics operate. For Thailand, it covers complications from long-haul flights post-surgery.
None of this should put you off treatment abroad. It should change how you choose your provider. Read the FCDO page for your destination before you book, not after.
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