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Complications from traveling abroad for weight-loss surgery and cosmetic surgery could be costing the NHS up to ÂŁ20,000 per patient
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
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Complications from medical tourism costs the NHS ÂŁ20,000 per patient, study says
Medical tourism industry is worth more than $400 billion (ÂŁ300 billion) annually, with anticipated year on year growth of 25 per cent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/complications-medical-tourism-costs-nhs-b2899698.html#medicaltourism
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Medical tourism: Attractive offers for cosmetic surgery hide a dark reality
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Medical tourism | Attractive offers for cosmetic surgery hide a dark reality | TornosNews.gr
Low-cost cosmetic procedures in various countries promise a ânew body at a bargain price.â Behind the holiday packages and attractive cosmetic surgery deals, however, lies
https://tornosnews.gr/en/tourism-businesses/thematic-tourism/55156-medical-tourism-attractive-offers-for-cosmetic-surgery-hide-a-dark-reality.html#medicaltourism
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An expert has poured water on Elon Muskâs claim that AI surgeons will be better than humans in just three years
www.independent.co.uk/tech/elon-mu...
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Elon Musk says AI surgeons will be better than humans in just three years
Musk is âtoo optimisticâ, with years of comparative testing required before robots can work on humans, an expert says
https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/elon-musk-ai-optimus-surgeons-b2897000.html#roboticsurgery
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Read the new CBS blog on the state of surgical training in the UK
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Surgical training is in trouble, not because of unwillingness to teach, or lack of motivation, but because surgical training and education is not protected or properly considered, within current job planning structures. Read the latest CBS blog
www.cbsgb.co.uk/news/131/its...
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It's Time to get Training Back on Track
Surgical training in the UK is in trouble, not because of unwillingness to teach, or lack of motivation, but because surgical training and education is simply not protected, or even properly...
https://www.cbsgb.co.uk/news/131/its_time_to_get_training_back_on_track
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For the last two years, @itvnews has taken their cameras undercover to expose Britainâs backstreet cosmetic surgery industry. But are things any safer now?
www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
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https://www.itv.com/news/2026-01-08/we-exposed-britains-cosmetic-cowboys-but-are-we-any-safer-today#cosmeticsurgery
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Kick off 2026 by joining the UKâs only trade union for surgeons and their teams
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Itâs 2026. So isnât it time to wake up and smell the coffee? Start the new year by joining CBS TODAY and enjoy all its benefits for less than the price of ONE coffee per week! Membership options to suit all! Sign up now!
www.cbsgb.co.uk/membership_i...
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Russian authorities have charged a cosmetic surgeon after influencer Yulia Burtsevaâs died following a buttock augmentation procedure
people.com/authorities-...
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Authorities Charge Influencer Yulia Burtseva's Cosmetic Surgeon After Her Death at 38
Yulia Burtseva, an Italian influencer, died on Jan. 4 after undergoing a buttock augmentation procedure at a private clinic in Moscow. Her surgeon has now been charged by Russian authorities and could...
https://people.com/authorities-charge-influencer-yulia-burtseva-s-cosmetic-surgeon-after-her-death-11880369#cosmeticsurgery
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Social media influencer dies after undergoing cosmetic surgery in Moscow
people.com/influencer-y...
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Influencer Dies at Age 38 After Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery
Yulia Burtseva, an Italian influencer, died at age 38 on Jan. 4 after undergoing cosmetic surgery in Moscow.
https://people.com/influencer-yulia-burtseva-dies-at-age-38-after-undergoing-cosmetic-surgery-11879040
9 days ago
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9 days ago
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9 days ago
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Experts say some cosmetic surgery chains are using misleading ads to market risky procedures
medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01...
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Cosmetic surgery chains use misleading ads to market risky procedures, experts say
Glossy social media ads promising "lunchtime fat removal" and "freckle-sized" scars draw thousands of patients to cosmetic surgery chains.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-cosmetic-surgery-chains-ads-risky.html
12 days ago
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Very well deserved!
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12 days ago
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12 days ago
Huge congratulations to Scarlett McNally, who has been made an OBE for services to medicine, surgery and the NHS. Professor Scarlett McNally is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who served as Deputy Director at the Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC).
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The Traitors star details how she turned to cosmetic surgery after experiencing cruel abuse and trolling over her dwarfism
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar...
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The Traitors' Meryl Williams details facing abuse over her dwarfism
The reality star, 29, - who shot to fame after winning the hit BBCshow's first series with Aaron Evans and Hannah Byczkowski in 2022 - was born with a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15426493/amp/The-Traitors-Meryl-Williams-details-facing-abuse-dwarfism-reveals-cosmetic-surgeries-finally-feel-confident-sexy-ready-love-accepts-me.html
13 days ago
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Inquest hears that the family of a mother-of-two who died after undergoing cosmetic surgery in Turkey are concerned she was not fit for the procedures
news.sky.com/story/britis...
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British mother died due to complications of cosmetic surgery in Turkey, inquest finds
Sophie Hunt, 34, died from multiple organ failure and suffered three cardiac arrests following tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift procedures in Istanbul in 2022.
https://news.sky.com/story/british-mother-died-due-to-complications-of-cosmetic-surgery-in-turkey-inquest-finds-13485316
13 days ago
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University of Cambridge Professor of Transplant Surgery, Michael Nicholson, receives an OBE for services to transplantation in the Kingâs New Year Honours
www.cuh.nhs.uk/news/transpl...
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Transplant pioneer recognised in New Year Honours
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/news/transplant-pioneer-recognised-in-new-year-honours/
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Foreign-born doctors and nurses put off by antagonism by politicians towards migrants, media coverage of immigration, racist abuse of international medical graduates by NHS colleagues and racist aggression by patients toward minority ethnic NHS staff
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Foreign medics shunning NHS because of anti-migrant rhetoric, says top doctor
Exclusive: UK now an âunwelcoming, racistâ country for overseas health workers, according to medical colleges leader
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/26/foreign-medics-shunning-nhs-anti-migrant-rhetoric
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The Shelford Group has launched a programme to deliver comprehensive surgical robotics training across multiple platforms to trainees for the first time
www.healthcare-management.uk/surgical-rob...
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Surgical robotics training programme rolled out across England
The Shelford Surgical Training in Advanced Robotic Technology (START) programme will start with the North West, North East and East of England regions. The Shelford...
https://www.healthcare-management.uk/surgical-robotics-training-programme-rolled-england
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A new study shows that 3D-printed models tailored to each patient improve cancer surgery
www.newswise.com/articles/3d-...
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3D-Printed Models Improve Precision in Cancer Surgery | Newswise
Using custom 3D-printed models to plan head and neck cancer surgeries increased precision, achieving complete tumor removal in 92% of cases with bone invasion in a recent study published by The Ohio S...
https://www.newswise.com/articles/3d-printed-models-improve-precision-in-cancer-surgery
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Man who endured years of relentless comments about his jaw undergoes gruelling surgery to correct underbite
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
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Man reveals drastic jaw surgery transformation after years of bullying
Luke McLuckie, 24, from New Islington in Manchester, began developing an underbite at just 13, causing his lower jaw to jut centimetres in front of his upper teeth.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-15384861/amp/Man-drastic-jaw-surgery-transformation.html#cosmeticsurgery
about 1 month ago
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Comedy star and TV presenter Katherine Ryan has revealed she has undergone âseriousâ cosmetic surgery on her face just eight weeks after giving birth
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar...
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Katherine Ryan reveals she's undergone 'serious' cosmetic surgery
The comedian, 42, said that going under the knife so soon after giving birth to her daughter Holland with her husband Bobby Kootstra meant she had to pause breastfeeding.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15386291/amp/Katherine-Ryan-undergone-cosmetic-surgery-just-eight-weeks-birth-fourth-child.html
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South Korea to end cosmetic surgery tax break that fuelled the countryâs medical tourism boom
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South Korea to end cosmetic surgery tax break that fuelled medical tourism boom
The Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons warned that ending the VAT refund scheme could drive foreign patients to rival destinations.
https://amp.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3336035/south-korea-end-cosmetic-surgery-tax-break-fuelled-medical-tourism-boom#cosmeticsurgery
about 1 month ago
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Big Brother star says she still feels unattractive despite years of cosmetic surgery
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar...
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Aisleyne Horgan Wallace spent ÂŁ100k on cosmetic surgery
Aisleyne Horgan Wallace has revealed she's spent ÂŁ100k on cosmetic surgery and still feels unattractive.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15369499/amp/Aisleyne-Horgan-Wallace-reveals-feels-unattractive-spending-100k-cosmetic-surgery.html
about 1 month ago
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Free webinar Monday..
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about 1 month ago
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đšFREE WEBINAR đš ELECTIVES UNMASKED đš MONDAY 15 DECEMBER đš DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AND EXPERIENCES Register here
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A plaque to commemorate pioneering female surgeon Margaret Glen Bott is planned for a building in Nottingham
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Plaque appeal to honour Nottingham's first female surgeon - BBC News
Margaret Glen Bott was also a magistrate and city councillor, and played badminton for the county.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg4nv54y5n5o.amp#UKsurgeons
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Young mother on life support following cosmetic surgery abroad in Vietnam
www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n...
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Mum on life support after 'straightforward' cosmetic surgery goes horribly wrong
Chloe Mowday fell sick and briefly died en route to hospital in Da Nang, Vietnam, after receiving two typically straightforward surgeries at the outset of a family holiday
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/mum-life-support-after-straightforward-36371239.amp
about 1 month ago
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A Cheshire grandmother has become the first person in Europe to undergo treatment for suspected early-stage cancer using a robot to perform surgery
www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/2566859...
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Gran becomes first in Europe to undergo cancer surgery performed by ÂŁ2m robot
Stella Smeeton, a retired training administrator, was referred to Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool in March 2025 after a complex growth wasâŠ
https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/25668593.cuddington-gran-first-european-undergo-robot-cancer-surgery/
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Hollywood actress and Oscar winner Kate Winslet labels cosmetic surgery and weight-loss trends as âterrifyingâ
eu.usatoday.com/story/entert...
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Kate Winslet calls cosmetic surgery, weight-loss trends 'terrifying'
The "Titanic" star, 50, confirmed she doesn't use Botox and railed against an obsession with "chasing an idea of perfection to get more likes."
https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/12/07/kate-winslet-denies-cosmetic-surgery/87663302007/#cosmeticsurgery
about 1 month ago
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Delighted to be appearing on the panel at this great event. Register for FREE nowâŠ.
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about 1 month ago
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A woman who has lived with chronic pain for years because of the size of her breasts says a reduction on the NHS feels further away than ever
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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My heavy breasts cause chronic pain but I can't get NHS reduction surgery - BBC News
Melissa Ashcroft was told earlier this year her BMI was too high to qualify for surgery on the NHS.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyg76rx1p1o.amp#breastsurgery
about 1 month ago
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Scots woman who travelled to Lithuania for a face and necklift says she âregrets itâ after it left her with hearing loss and a âlopsidedâ mouth
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
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Scots woman left with 'lopsided mouth' after botched facelift in Lithuania
Angela Paterson saved up for two years before flying out for the cosmetic surgery.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-woman-left-hearing-loss-36328846.amp
about 1 month ago
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So many great people!
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about 1 month ago
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about 2 months ago
Experts have warned that the NHS needs to cut its elective waiting list by more than half to achieve the governmentâs 18-week target
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
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The NHS must halve waiting lists to meet the government 18-week target, experts warn
The overall NHS waiting list has fallen by almost 16,000 from August to 7.39 million in September â but experts say this is not enough
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/nhs-waiting-lists-labour-government-target-b2873048.html#waitinglists
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about 2 months ago
New research shows that avoidable knee replacement operation cancellations are costing the NHS millions and increasing waiting times
www.healthcare-management.uk/cancelled-kn...
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Cancelled knee replacement operations costing NHS millions
The study, led by researchers at the University of Bristol's National Institute for Health and Care Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, and sponsored by...
https://www.healthcare-management.uk/cancelled-knee-replacement-operations-costing-nhs-millions
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Busy first day for CBS press officer
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Cancer treatment that allows patients to avoid surgery has been given approval for NHS use
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
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Cancer treatment that allows patients to avoid surgery given approval for NHS use
https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/cancer-treatment-avoid-surgery-approved-nhs-b2876190.html#UKsurgeons
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Woman who flew to Turkey for âmummy makeoverâ after seeing an advert for the clinic on Instagram almost died after developing sepsis
www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/i-went-...
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I went to Turkey for 'mummy makeover' cosmetic surgery and ended up with sepsis
A woman flew to Turkey for a ÂŁ7.3k "mummy makeover" including BBL and tummy tuck - but almost died after developing SEPSIS.
https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/i-went-to-turkey-for-mummy-makeover-cosmetic-surgery-and-ended-up-with-sepsis-5424543#medicaltourism
about 2 months ago
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Hollywood star reveals that she feels âconstant pressureâ to have cosmetic surgery to fight off signs of ageing
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar...
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Ruth Wilson admits she feels constant pressure to get cosmetic surgery
The Affair star, 43, opened up about the difficulties of ageing in the public eye and the growing expectations of women in Hollywood to undergo injectables, fillers or more invasive options.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15327775/amp/Ruth-Wilson-constant-pressure-cosmetic-surgery.html
about 2 months ago
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Iâm A Celebrity star Ruby Wax opens up on her cosmetic surgery history
www.capitalfm.com/news/young-r...
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I'm A Celebrity's Ruby Wax opens up about cosmetic surgery she's had
Here's a look at Ruby Wax when she was younger and before cosmetic surgery.
https://www.capitalfm.com/news/young-ruby-wax-cosmetic-surgery-face-before/#ImACeleb
about 2 months ago
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NHS urges people to avoid âextremely painfulâ leg-lengthening surgery
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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NHS urges people to avoid âextremely painfulâ leg-lengthening surgery
Patients who opt for surgery, which is storyline in Materialists film, warned they risk infection, nerve damage and disability
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/sep/08/nhs-urges-people-to-avoid-extremely-painful-leg-lengthening-surgery
2 months ago
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Thereâs been a recent rise in the popularity of female genital cosmetic surgeries globally but are providers considering the ethical aspects
www.cureus.com/articles/392...
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The Globally Rising Tide of Cosmetic Gynaecology: Are Providers Aware of the Ethical Aspects?
The recent alarming rise in the popularity of female genital cosmetic surgeries seen globally has increased commercial opportunities in the aesthetic industry, but at the same time, medical profession...
https://www.cureus.com/articles/392473-the-globally-rising-tide-of-cosmetic-gynaecology-are-providers-aware-of-the-ethical-aspects#!/#cosmeticsurgery
2 months ago
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2 months ago
Great to see our President
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Mr Jonathan Hannay, Consultant Surgeon at NHS Golden Jubilee, has been named winner of the Global Citizenship Award at Scotlandâs Health Awards 2025
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NHS Golden Jubilee Surgeon wins prestigious Scotland's Health Award
https://www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com/news/news/2025/november/07/nhs-golden-jubilee-surgeon-wins-prestigious-scotlands-health-award/
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A mum-of-one suffered a cardiac arrest on the operating table during a liposuction and tummy tuck procedure in Turkey
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
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Mum, 30, told worried family 'lots had the procedure before', then tragedy hit
Ruby Khan's family say she would not listen to them telling her not to go ahead with the operation - days before she suffered a fatal cardiac arrest on the operating table
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/family-new-mum-30-begged-32784546.amp
2 months ago
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Olympic champion and sports icon Simone Biles gets candid on which cosmetic surgery sheâs had
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Simone Biles reveals every plastic surgery procedure sheâs had done
Biles seemingly confirmed last month that she had a cosmetic procedure.
https://pagesix.com/2025/11/04/style/simone-biles-reveals-plastic-surgery-procedures-shes-had-done/#olympics
2 months ago
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2 months ago
The UKâs largest robotic-assisted surgery training centre has been opened in Winnersh, near Reading. The facility provides training for surgeons from around the world to use the da Vinci surgical system. Read more
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Had a great time at the East Midlands Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society (EMPRASS) Regional Audit Meeting. Caught up with so many great surgeons and great friends!
2 months ago
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