Врач из Бирмингема предупредил о смертельной опасности перелетов в Южную Корею после пластической операции

Birmingham doctor issues 'fatal' surgery warning to travellers flying to South Korea The Asian country has become one of the most popular in the world for plastic surgery A Birmingham doctor warned others about the 'fatal' risk of flying to South Korea for surgery. ‌ The Asian country has become one of the most-visited in the world for surgery and hopes to welcome 700,000 medical tourists in a four-year period. ‌ Popular surgery options include rhinoplasty, liposuction and advanced facelifts. ‌ READ MORE: Birmingham son's incredible challenge after Aston Villa legend dad dies But Dr Janak Bechar, cosmetic and aesthetic surgeon at Kat & Co, said flying home 'within days' of surgery can pose a 'fatal' risk to health. He said: “We completely understand the appeal. South Korea has some talented surgeons, and the prices look incredible compared to the UK. ‌ You can also get all your favourite content from BirminghamLive on WhatsApp. Click here to sign up for breaking updates about the biggest stories in the region. “But what you don't see in those social media videos is the reality of what happens afterwards, a 14-hour flight home in a pressurised cabin while your body is trying to recover from major surgery. ‌ “Flying long-haul after any surgical procedure significantly increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis, blood clots that can form in the legs and travel to the lungs. It can be fatal. "UK surgeons advise patients not to fly for at least 10 to 14 days after surgery. Many of the people travelling to South Korea are boarding a return flight within days.” Another risk highlighted by the Birmingham doctor is package deals - which combine multiple procedures into a single visit. Article continues below He added: “There is a reason reputable surgeons in the UK do not combine six procedures in one sitting. “The body has limits. When you are thousands of miles from home, potentially sharing a recovery flat with a stranger you met on the internet, and something goes wrong, the consequences can be catastrophic. "You are not just far from your surgeon, you are far from your GP, your family and an NHS that knows your medical history.”