"Rising American Deaths Linked to Cosmetic Surgery in the Dominican Republic, CDC Reports"
A CDC report revealed that 93 Americans have died from cosmetic surgeries in the Dominican Republic from 2009 to 2022, with over half of the deaths occurring after 2018. Most cases involved gluteal fat transfer procedures, and embolisms were the leading cause of death. The report emphasized the importance of considering patient and operative risk factors before proceeding with elective cosmetic surgery. Medical tourism, driven by lower costs and wait times, poses risks, as highlighted by the recent kidnapping of Americans in Mexico after a cosmetic surgery procedure. Additionally, a separate CDC report found cases of an antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection linked to cosmetic surgery in Florida.