Extra: Medical Tourism And Why Americans Are Seeking Risky Surgery Abroad

Is the “Medical Tourism” bargain worth the risk? Millions of Americans travel abroad every year for everything from cosmetic surgery and dental work to cancer treatments and organ transplants. While the primary draw is often the significantly lower price tag, the hidden costs can be deadly. From unapproved medical products to the harrowing “horror stories” of procedures gone wrong in destinations like Turkey and Mexico, the dangers of seeking care outside U.S. regulations are rising.

FOX News Rundown host Lisa Brady sits down with Dr. Sheila Nazarian, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and professor at USC, to pull back the curtain on this growing trend. They discuss why patients are fleeing the U.S. healthcare system, the life-threatening risks of “discount” surgery, and the essential safety questions every patient must ask before booking a flight for a procedure.

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