He pledged to work with international partners to improve safety for Britons seeking cosmetic procedures abroad.

Among the recent casualties was Kaydell Brown, 38, from Sheffield, who died after entering surgery on March 26 this year.

Isabella Crawford, 20, described nearly dying after flying home with blood pouring from open wounds following multiple procedures in Turkey.

Hayley Dowell, 38, died after complications from a Brazilian butt lift, while Janet Lynne Savage, 54, from Bangor, died during a gastric sleeve procedure.

Foreign Office data reveals that 28 British nationals have died in Turkey following planned surgery since 2019.

The UK Government has urged anyone considering medical procedures abroad to review official travel advice and NHS guidance.

The Foreign Office warns that medical facilities and treatments can vary significantly both globally and within countries.

The Royal College of Surgeons has announced an urgent meeting in early December to address the crisis of unsafe cosmetic surgery abroad.

Professor Vivien Lees said: “It is incredibly sad that lives are being lost to cut-price surgery abroad. Patients deserve better protection through tighter regulation and education.”

The meeting will include representatives from NHS England, advertising authorities, and foreign embassies.

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