‘Snatched’ in Turkey: How a gory social media trend is fuelling a surge in cosmetic tourism
- Posted on August 7, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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The rise of cosmetic surgery tourism among Australians has sparked significant health concerns, with social media amplifying the trend through viral post-operative content. As patients increasingly travel abroad for procedures, healthcare authorities are developing comprehensive databases to track complications and assess the burden on domestic medical systems. This phenomenon reflects growing risks associated with unregulated overseas surgical practices and the influence of digital platforms in driving medical decisions.
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