Outbound cosmetic tourism from the United Kingdom: Patient experiences following a decade of complication management at a tertiary plastic surgery unit

Key Points

• Patient experiences with complication management highlight significant issues faced by travelers seeking cosmetic procedures abroad.
• Among 150 evaluated patients, around 35% reported serious complications after their surgeries in overseas clinics.
• Observational analysis of outcomes over a decade at a tertiary plastic surgery unit provides valuable insights into patient care.
• Identifying these experiences may improve care protocols for patients undergoing cosmetic tourism, ensuring safer practices.