I spent $7,500 on a full-body checkup and cosmetic procedures in Turkey - Business Insider

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After losing his fingers in a fireworks accident in Nigeria on New Year’s Day 2019, Ubokobong Amanam couldn’t find a prosthetic that matched his dark skin tone. His brother, John, a special-effects artist, crafted him a hyperrealistic hand, and together they founded Immortal Cosmetic Art, making lifelike prosthetics for other Black amputees. “We try to restore comfort and confidence to the amputee,” Ubokobong says. With a background in technology and electronics, John next set out to develop a prosthetic that was not only realistic but also functional. The resulting Ubokobong Bionic Arm—which is myoelectric, or controlled by muscle signals—is now with clients across 56 countries.

The review analysed 58 studies comprising 1,249 patients who underwent cosmetic procedures abroad and later received treatment for a complication within their local healthcare system. Findings indicated that infection, implant-related complications and wound dehiscence are the most common problems reported following cosmetic surgery treatments both inside and outside of Europe. “Complications after undergoing cosmetic surgery abroad represent a substantial treatment burden for healthcare systems,” the researchers wrote. “The available evidence supports recurring patterns in reported procedures, complications, microbiology and destinations.”