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- Title
The Perils of Cosmetic Surgery Tourism: Evolving Knowledge, Awareness, and Challenges.
- Authors
Jobson, Dale; Freckelton, Ian
- Abstract
Concern has been expressed for some years about the risks of complications and the need for revision procedures after cosmetic surgery tourism. Such tourism is large and growing. Recent literature and coroners' inquests have provided a new evidence base for evaluating the extent of the dangers posed by a variety of overseas cosmetic surgery procedures. This article reviews such literature and identifies reason for considerable concern about cosmetic surgery tourism as well as about the deficits in regulatory and legal liability that might otherwise inhibit substandard practice. Provision of carefully drafted information about risk issues which patients can factor into their decision-making before embarking on overseas trips for the purpose of cosmetic surgery is a constructive initiative deserving of further attention by relevant Colleges, professional association and health advocacy groups.
- Publication
Journal of Law & Medicine, 2022, Vol 29, Issue 2, p406
- ISSN
1320-159X
- Publication type
Academic Journal