Cosmetic tourism, vanity travels, Turkey trips, whatever you want to call it, traveling abroad for cosmetic procedures is on the rise. The UK has reported a 15-25% rise in people jetting off abroad each year, and Ireland is not too far behind. Cosmetic tourism is becoming the norm, but that doesn’t mean it comes without a cost.
Often the hook for booking in for a treatment of your choice is the lack of waiting lists and the affordable price tag that’s attached. These procedures are claimed to be carried out by a qualified professional, but as many people have discovered the hard way, that’s not always the case. Sadly, this was just the start of Amanda’s problems. After returning home she soon began to experience facial swelling as a result of infections. Left with no decision but to check herself into hospital to get help, Amanda rushed to A&E. From there, she was placed on a liquid diet, losing both weight and hope. Reflecting on her nightmare now, she says “I have been in nothing but pain since the moment I sat down in the dentist chair on that Monday.
Veneers aren’t a long-term solution as they only last five years, and they might not be the best option for your teeth,” she says. One Irish content creator, Niamh O’Connor opted in for the treatment regardless. Speaking on the ‘Hold My Drink’ Podcast, Niamh spoke about her experience with the procedure, sharing how her first surgery was ‘botched’. “From as young as I can remember I was searching bbls. A bum was something I always really wanted.” Attending a clinic in Turkey, she continued: “My BBL was botched, you could flip the implant around inside my bum.