Medical Travel Update: Cosmetic Safety | 09 November 2026
Breast implant placement and what to ask before surgery abroad
A new review compares two ways of placing implants in first-time cosmetic breast enlargement. If you’re considering surgery in Türkiye or North Cyprus, the findings give you a practical question to take into your consultation. Why does your surgeon recommend a particular placement for you?
What the new breast implant review found
Published on 2 November, the review looked at 12 studies involving more than 4,500 patients. It compared implants placed above the chest muscle with implants placed wholly or partly beneath it. In the studies reviewed, the group with implants beneath the muscle had lower odds of some complications, including capsular contracture, where scar tissue tightens around the implant. The authors found no clear difference in how satisfied patients were or how often they had another operation. Read the review in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Oxford Academic
Most of the studies observed what happened after surgery, so they could only show a link between placement and outcomes. The review also had too little comparable information to assess pain or visible movement of the implant when the chest muscle contracts. Ask your surgeon how your anatomy, goals and day-to-day activities affect the choice. NHS guide to breast enlargement. Oxford Academic
Three questions to ask before booking surgery abroad
Why do you recommend this implant placement for me? Ask your surgeon to explain the benefits and drawbacks of each option in your case.
Who will look after me before I fly and after I get home? Find out when your check-ups will take place, who to contact if you have a concern, and what care is included in the quote.
What if I need to stay longer than planned? Ask when your surgical team will assess whether you’re fit to fly and check what it would cost to change your flight or extend your accommodation.
If your treatment is in North Cyprus, check the official guidance for your passport and the full route you plan to take before paying for flights. UK travellers can consult the FCDO’s Cyprus entry guidance. If you’re travelling on another passport, check with your own foreign ministry or consular service. FCDO Cyprus entry guidance · NHS guidance on cosmetic surgery abroad. GOV.UK
If you’re comparing treatment options in Türkiye or North Cyprus, you can contact World Medi Group for information about consultations and what to ask for in a written treatment and aftercare plan. World Medi Group
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