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Sep 2024
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Undercover: The Times investigation into...

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Medical tourism to Turkey for ‘Brazilian butt lifts’ and liposuction is surging despite the risks. 

The UK government says at least 28 people have died since 2019 as a result of medical tourism to the country. 

Our correspondent goes undercover to expose the firms recruiting customers in London.

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory 

Guest: Charlotte Wace, Special Projects Correspondent, The Times. 

Host: Manveen Rana.

Get in touch: TheStory@thetimes.com 

investigations@thetimes.com

Photo: Getty images.

Clips: ITV, Talk TV.


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