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Going alone for plastic surgery in Turkey?

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KATE0907 · 20/04/2023 16:12

I am wondering if there is someone who can share the experience of going alone for plastic surgery in Turkey? I am planning to go and have cosmetic surgery in December, but I have no one who can go with me. I have one close friend but she is not able to go, I have a sister but we are not that close and she refused to go. Even though I would be covering the cost I am alone. I have an amazing daughter who is 14 and she is the love of my life, but obviously, she is not able to go with me. I know it is sad not to have relatives and many friends but it is what it is. I would like to have more friends but I don't. I was wondering if there is someone out there who went through this by herself/himself.?

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KATE0907 · 21/04/2023 09:34

Why? If this is something that will make me happy what is wrong with it? I raise my daughter the way I always wanted, she is a smart girl, well looked after, and knows that she should do what makes her happy. If one day she decides to do something to feel better I am not gonna stop her. I am doing this for myself to feel better and be happy with my body. I don't think anything is wrong with this.

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Chowtime · 21/04/2023 09:35

OP just go and get it done. I had breast reduction in turkey didnt take anyone. The last people on earth you should take are your children just in case you snuff it lol which is ALWAYS a risk in surgery.

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KATE0907 · 21/04/2023 09:35

Thank you xxx

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GettingStuffed · 21/04/2023 09:51

You'll need to pick your surgeon very carefully. There's a programme on the BBC ATM Dr Xand's con or cure. They had a segment on going to Turkey for treatment both cosmetic surgery and dental work. He didn't say don't go but had tips on making sure it all goes smoothly.

Toddlerteaplease · 21/04/2023 10:12

TheWildOnesRunningWithTheDogs · 20/04/2023 21:43

Someone I once worked with died after doing exactly this, in Turkey. I realise there are plenty of surgeries that go fine, but it was such a waste of a beautiful person's life. Please consider if the risks involved a

Watch the program that was on BBC1 on Monday morning.

Sudeko · 21/04/2023 10:21

Can't you wait a couple of years until your daughter is an adult?

hairyunicorn · 21/04/2023 10:34

Not exactly the same but I went to Turkey solo for gastric surgery.

It was fine, picked up at the airport, straight to the hospital. Everything was spotless, doctors were more than helpful and knew what they were doing. I preferred to go solo, so I didn't have to worry about anything other than getting the surgery done and healing.

Good luck x

CallieQ · 21/04/2023 10:36

Why are you doing this?
Personally I wouldn't risk it

JaneJeffer · 21/04/2023 10:56

KATE0907 · 21/04/2023 09:34

Why? If this is something that will make me happy what is wrong with it? I raise my daughter the way I always wanted, she is a smart girl, well looked after, and knows that she should do what makes her happy. If one day she decides to do something to feel better I am not gonna stop her. I am doing this for myself to feel better and be happy with my body. I don't think anything is wrong with this.

Have you read all the horror stories before you decide to go?

Flowersun6 · 21/04/2023 11:01

AgnesGray · 21/04/2023 07:00

I have a good friend who is a surgeon and he said that the issue with Turkey (I'm sure this doesn't only apply to Turkey, but that's what we were discussing as it was in the media), isn't the quality of the surgeons or surgery, it is the aftercare where things can go wrong

I'm sure the majority of people are still fine though, but it isn't a risk I'd take myself tbh. But I'm not the op and it is ultimately up to her, as none of us know her full circumstances

I asked a surgeon too.. he said its the technique that is wrong in Turkey.

If you really have made your mind up you need to research OP I see the people coming back to UK to have things corrected and it isn't very nice

Sudeko · 21/04/2023 11:15

The Turkish surgeons will not have as much experience of dealing with a diverse range of body shapes and sizes as the British and American surgeons. Therefore, there are some techniques developed to meet those challenges by our doctors which will not have been practised by Turkish doctors.

As for any cosmetic surgery (no matter where you choose to have it) have you put an approved plan in place for what the arrangements would be for your daughter should the worst happen to you. Boob jobs are not as risky as Brazilian butt lifts but there is still a sad annual statistic.

DoormatBob · 21/04/2023 11:26

My sister went alone to Turkey for gastro surgery. Very well organised, all travel covered between airport, hospital, hotel etc. When in hospital the nurse sent updates to her DH via WhatsApp message.

It was a British surgeon, very well respected. Half the cost of the UK and whilst she may have qualified for NHS that would've been around a 2 year process.

I know she did a lot of research to select where she was going.

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KATE0907 · 26/04/2023 13:39

Yes of course. I read bad stories but I also read amazing stories. Bad stories are for every country. I am not going to the clinic with bad reviews or bad reputation. I am doing excessive research regarding clinic and surgeon.

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LlynTegid · 26/04/2023 14:28

I would urge you to think again. Having known someone who had surgery abroad that went badly.

whattheheck2 · 26/04/2023 15:00

I went to Turkey last year on my own to have a gastric sleeve. I like to travel alone and didn't see the point in someone coming with me and sitting in my hospital room anyway. It was absolutely fine. Staff were lovely, although they didn't speak English. It was a positive experience for me and I would recommend it.

TwoFluffyDogsOnMyBed · 26/04/2023 16:03

I’m not judgemental usually, but I don’t think it’s worth the risk when you have a DD who’s depending on you. If anything happens to you her life would be ruined.

Cantthinkofaname2203 · 26/04/2023 16:05

KATE0907 · 20/04/2023 21:08

I would love to go with someone I would even cover the cost, but I simply don’t have anyone 😔 I don’t have luck if it comes to finding friends. My only family is my 14 years old daughter. But at the same time I want to do it so badly, for myself, not anyone else, for me to feel better

Who will look after your 14 year old if you go?

if she’s your only family will you need to leave her alone?

personally I wouldn’t be having any kind of elective surgery with a dependent.

Cantthinkofaname2203 · 26/04/2023 16:10

Sorry just seen her dad will be looking after her.

I still think elective surgery is an unnecessary risk. 4 years and she’ll be an adult, can’t it wait?

if you do go make sure your wills and life insurance etc is all watertight so she is well
looked after financially.

whattheheck2 · 26/04/2023 16:11

@KATE0907 Before I went to Turkey solo for gastric surgery everyone was saying I shouldn't do it because of the risks etc. Same as all the comments above. So I spoke to someone who had actually been and done it with my surgeon, and they reasured me. Everyone has their opinion on the matter, but you are better off just listening to those who have done it. My aftercare in Turkey was excellent. I am very glad I went and I feel much better for it.

Cantthinkofaname2203 · 26/04/2023 17:35

I do think it depends what the surgery is for.

if it’s a medical procedure that will improve your quality of life- for example a gastric surgery because your weight is significantly impacting your health, then that’s different to a purely cosmetic surgery like a boob job or BBL.

bellac11 · 26/04/2023 18:53

Cantthinkofaname2203 · 26/04/2023 16:05

Who will look after your 14 year old if you go?

if she’s your only family will you need to leave her alone?

personally I wouldn’t be having any kind of elective surgery with a dependent.

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You wouldnt have elective surgery with a dependent?

So for 18 years you wouldnt have tonsils out, appendix out, gall bladder out, sinuses cleared, hernia op, (the list is endless by the way) or any other thing which is needed. You would wait for 18 years (or longer if you have more children) to have problems fixed??

How bizarre

SoShallINever · 26/04/2023 19:54

I'm not against cosmetic surgery but I'd save harder and get it done here. There are lots of success stories from Turkey but plenty of horror stories too.

QueenBitch666 · 26/04/2023 22:30

I had cosmetic surgery in October. I traveled alone with no issues. I was looked after exceptionally well for the whole of my stay. I used a company and surgeon used by my friend so they came recommended. My translators were available 24 hours a day. My clinic team were beyond exceptional. I'm still in touch with them. Be aware that you cannot get insurance for your visit. Turkey is ( I've heard ) now the main place for affordable surgery so they get patients from all over Europe therefore statistically any fatalities will be comparable to the U.K. percentage wise. The ' botch jobs' make good copy.
I had neck and lower face lift. 4 months on I look bloody amazing. I'm so pleased I made the decision to go ahead. I met several fellow patients who had tummy tucks, lipo etc. All had a positive experience. My friend had a hair transplant and 360 lipo during the same visit. He's planning another trip. Feel free to DM me if you have any questions ❤️

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Kylaluvssurgery · 21/01/2024 21:37

Hello! I’ll be going to Turkey in Nov of 24’ to get a breast aug & my under eye bags removed. I’ll be moving forward with Vanity Cosmetics. I’m thinking about going alone. Any advice helps.

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