"Rising Concerns Over Plastic Surgery Deaths in Dominican Republic: CDC Reports"

A CDC report warns against seeking cosmetic surgery procedures abroad, citing a significant increase in deaths associated with Brazilian butt lift surgeries in the Dominican Republic, particularly among women. The fatalities were linked to complications from liposuction and gluteal fat transfer, with many cases involving underlying risk factors. The Dominican Republic's popularity for medical tourism due to lower costs and proximity to the U.S. has contributed to the trend, while the American Society of Plastic Surgeons continues efforts to improve the safety of such procedures domestically.