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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

NHS urges people to avoid extremely painful' leg-lengthening surgery

Leg-lengthening surgery cuts leg bones and gradually separates them to increase height, carries high medical risks, and is growing privately with costs and global demand.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Gruesome photos show the reality of leg lengthening procedures

The first step involved cutting his leg in half to allow a device to be implanted to separate the two ends of the sawn off bone. It leaves a space for new bone growth to take place, which is also monitored through several surgeries. Of the ordeal, he told the outlet: 'Sometimes the nerve pain wrecks me'. But he endured it because he is proud of being a self-starter, having a 'self made' tattoo on his knuckles.
Medicine
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Government turns to TikTokers to advise on cosmetic surgery abroad

Government partners with TikTok influencers to warn Britons about risks of overseas cosmetic procedures.
Campaign aims to raise awareness, protect patients, and reduce NHS costs from botched surgeries.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Why do African elites seek medical treatment abroad? DW 08/04/2025

The state of health care in Nigeria is deeply concerning. The biggest problem is infrastructure. There are no drugs and functional medical equipment.
Public health
Health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Weight loss surgery tourism needs urgent regulation, experts say

Medical tourism for weight loss is growing, but it poses significant health risks that necessitate regulation.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weight loss surgery tourism needs urgent regulation, say UK experts

Medical tourism for weight loss surgery poses significant risks to patients and requires urgent regulatory oversight.
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fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Best Hair Transplant in Turkey: A Complete Guide

UK patients are increasingly choosing Turkey for hair transplants due to skilled surgeons, advanced techniques, significantly lower costs, and the appeal of medical tourism.
UK news
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

An American retiree spent $18,807 for cancer treatment abroad. She said medical tourism saved her money and stress.

Rising U.S. healthcare costs are driving retirees like Akaisha and Billy Kaderli to seek affordable medical treatment abroad.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Why All-Inclusive Hair Transplant Packages Are the Smart Choice for Professionals

For business professionals, medical decisions don't happen in a vacuum. Time away from the company, client load, and daily responsibilities all influence the choice to seek treatment abroad.
Mental health
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