Activists Share Before And After Photos Of Their “Cheaper” Plastic Surgeries In Turkey
Thousands of people flock toTurkeyeach year to undergo cheaper cosmetic procedures. Referred to as “medical tourists,” they often includeLGBTQIA+(abbreviated LGBTQ+) identifying people who travel from Western countries to seek gender-affirming procedures among other treatments that would otherwise be harder to get in their country of origin. Nevertheless, medical tourism can also sometimes lead to dangerous experiences, as well as highlight disparities between locals and privileged travelers. HighlightsThousands travel to Turkey as “medical tourists” for cheaper cosmetic surgeries, including LGBTQ+ individuals seeking gender-affirming procedures....