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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'I suffered the hard way after everyone begged me not to have boob job in Turkey'
Chloe Roiser, a nurse from Wymondham, Norfolk, spent seven weeks in hospital in Turkey recovering from a botched boob job, after which she collapsed and battled necrosis A British nurse who ignored her family's warnings about having a boob job in Turkey nearly died following the botched surgery. Chloe Roiser, 31, has lost half of her left nipple due to necrosis, which happened as a result of the operation at a clinic in Antalya. Chloe spent seven weeks in hospital in Turkey fighting a flesh-eating infection - treatment which cost £12,000 - and became extremely unwell during this period. She is now back home in Wymondham, Norfolk, but has warned others not to travel abroad for cosmetic surgery. Speaking yesterday, the mum of five said: "Going to Turkey for cosmetic surgery has been a nightmare from which I thought I'd never wake up... I'm very lucky I didn't lose my whole breast or, far worse, develop sepsis and die, leaving my precious kids without their mum." The woman is speaking out as a major crackdown on cosmetic cowboys has finally been announced by the UK government - following the Mirror's campaign. And during Chloe's plight, her teenage daughter flew out to be at her bedside. The youngster wept and pleaded: "Mum, please don't die" during heartbreaking scenes in April. In fact, Chloe made two trips to the Antalya clinic. A week after the operation, Chloe, a trained nurse, came home but then became "very unwell" with fever and pain. When her breast began oozing discharge in early June, she made an emergency dash back to Turkey – accompanied by her partner and daughter as she was too weak to walk unaided or carry her own bag – for medical treatment. The mum said she didn't want to burden the NHS with the fall-out from cosmetic surgery in another country – but she also feared doctors here would simply take the implant out and hoped, by returning to Turkey, she could save it. On three separate occasions, the surgeon, who had performed the original operation, cleared the infection and the necrotised skin on her breast using a scalpel – meaning she lost half her left nipple. Chloe later collapsed and her fight for life in hospital began. Reflecting on this, the 31-year-old woman told Mail Online: "I'm a nurse so I know all too well how deadly an untreated infection and necrosis can be. The thought of dying and leaving my children without a mum, just so I could bear to look at myself undressed in a mirror and go swimming again – neither of which I'd had the confidence to do for years – is just unbearable. "Everyone, friends, my mum, warned me not to go to Turkey for the surgery – so many knew people with horror stories – but I spent a year researching it and honestly thought, given my medical knowledge and training, I'd be safe." An estimated 150,000 Britons travel to Turkey each year for cut-price cosmetic procedures, having discovered that a breast uplift and size D implants would cost around £3,500 – half the price it would have set her back here. But Chloe, who at one point looked as though she'd lose her whole left breast, advises Brits against this. She admits she now "couldn't care less how they (her breasts) look." The graduate continued: "I owe my family and friends, who dipped into their savings to support me, so much money. I'm determined to pay it back but I don't know how long it will be until I'm fit to work again. "It's not just the physical toll but the emotional toll this has taken on me. I've been left feeling so anxious I'm constantly on the verge of a panic attack."
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
I ignored everyone's warnings and had a boob job in Turkey. The surgery nearly killed me and I've lost half my left nipple to necrosis. These are the mistakes I made and the signs I missed
As Chloe Roiser lay in agony on the floor of an Airbnb, bloodied and bandaged, having been discharged from a hospital in Turkey, her teenage daughter wept and pleaded: 'Mum, please don't die.' It was a heartbreaking scene and all the more painful for Chloe to recall, given she was a trained nurse and the reason she was in this life-threatening state, fighting a deadly infection, was not an accident or an emergency, but 'pure vanity'.
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Mother-of-five's agony trapped in Turkey after £3,500 boob job went wrong - meaning she could now lose one of her breasts
A nurse who had a boob job in Turkey is still stuck in the country seven weeks later - spending thousands to try and save her nipples and breast. Mother-of-five Chloe Roiser, 31, went under the knife in an Antalya hospital but she could now lose her entire breast. Chloe travelled to Turkey in April for the £3500 surgery but was forced to return at the end of May after removing her dressing which revealed a severe infection. She is currently stuck in Turkey having spent thousands more for accommodation as she gets treatment to fight severe infection, nipple necrosis and to save her breast. Chloe ignored warnings from her friends to undergo the surgery, which was meant to be a 'confidence boost'. She said: 'I never should have touched my body at all. We're never happy with our bodies. Now, I could potentially lose my entire breast. 'I researched different companies. There's only so much research you can do going abroad. 'Everyone warned me not to go but I thought I knew best. When you do research you don't expect something like this to happen, not something this bad. 'I booked it at the beginning of the year, flew out in April and went straight to the hospital. Had an X-ray, blood taken. Slept overnight and the next day, they took me to a private clinic.' The surgery on April 24 required an overnight stay, but Chloe didn't notice anything out of place. She said: 'It seemed to be okay. You don't know what to expect if you haven't had that done before. I was on strong painkillers, I was really, really sore. 'I had drains on my boobs I had to empty myself every day after surgery and I couldn't really see anything, there were bandages over it all. 'I had a course of antibiotics and painkillers for three days in the hotel they'd given us. We were stuck in the middle of nowhere and there were building works so I had to change hotels. 'That raised a bit of red flags, they should have moved me. I couldn't sleep and I just had surgery.' She says at a check-up four days later 'it all seemed fine and they re-dressed it for me'. Her final check-up a day later before returning to her home in Wymondham, Norfolk involved a filmed review by the clinic. She said: 'I had a camera in my face as soon as I got out the taxi. Obviously you can't give a review when my boobs aren't finished.' Doctors gave Chloe some paperwork about after-care and the former healthcare professional was cleared to return to the UK. She said: 'I followed all the aftercare. I have a nursing degree, I'm not silly, I know what I'm doing. They gave me all the bits and pieces I needed to redress and I did all the redressing. 'I did notice on the boob that's infected, the stitches looked like something was going on. 'The tape around it was slightly raised but you couldn't take it off so I couldn't see anything. And I had no feeling in my nipples, so I couldn't feel pain or anything.' When Chloe could take the tape off her breasts at the end of May, she realised 'the edge of my nipples were red and raised'. She said: 'There weren't major signs of infection. I was putting on cream they gave me and I sent them messages - they said just keep doing the cream..' But within a week, Chloe's breast was visibly infected. 'I got directly in touch with them,' she said. 'It's hard, England won't really touch them if it's plastic surgery. Doctors said it was an infection around the stitch area. They didn't say it was necrosis or anything. 'But my auntie, she's a beautician for 25 years. She was ringing me and said, that's necrosis, you need to get that seen, you could lose your whole nipple. 'I immediately booked flights back. I didn't know if it was an impact infection, I didn't know anything. 'I've got four kids to deal with at home, I'm trying to arrange care. My mum is retired, she's disabled looking after two of my sons. My son is pushing her around the supermarket in her wheelchair. 'I've had to pay for two lots of flights with my daughter and partner who were worried about me. It's not something I wanted to do on my own. 'When the doctors saw me, they had to give me six shots of antibiotics and four local anaesthetics directly into my breasts. 'It was a really bad infection, they had to scalpel all the infection out. They said I'd lost that part of my nipple, and they confirmed it was necrosis at that point. 'They gave me antibiotics by injection into my boob and then two antibiotics to take for seven days. 'I booked it for seven days thinking it'll be all right, I'll be going home.. They didn't say, book a one-way ticket - they weren't really forthcoming with any details. Then, they told me I needed to stay here longer.' The initial £3500 price of the surgery would be on the lower end of the expected surgery price in the UK according to NHS guidance, but the problems Chloe has faced means her expenses skyrocketed. Chloe, who used to work as a nurse until suffering health problems, said: 'The flights in total cost me £550, I've got a stop-off on the way home because it was the cheapest flight and I'm not in a position to spend any more. 'I had to move my hotel closer to the clinic because the clinic moaned about that, so I had to pay for two hotels for £1500, they're so expensive here and you can't really get anything cheaper. 'Then general costs of living, food, drinks, which is a bomb. The surgery was £3500. Antibiotics I've paid for myself, around 30 Euros. 'I know these complications happen but necrosis happens from lack of blood supply, it often happens because of the surgery. I'm waiting for them to give me all the documentation. 'I've asked for their insurer, but I'm nervous to do it while I'm here because I'm nervous they won't treat me. 'I've got a course of antibiotics and I'm dressing the wound myself and sending photos to them, but they haven't told me anything about when I see the doctor next. I'm totally in the dark. 'I feel bad I've actually come out here and done it. People will tell me I shouldn't have done it. It's partly my own fault. 'I'm feeling drained from it all, mentally and financially drained. I've got such bad anxiety at the moment. The doctor said to my partner, it's not 100% the infection won't come back.'
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
My rotting nipples went black and a chunk of one fell off after Turkey boob op – don't make my mistake
WITH her self-esteem at rock bottom, mum-of-four Chloe Roiser decided there was only one way to take back control of her body - a breast op. But the 31-year-old's journey to regain her confidence turned into a living nightmare, after surgery abroad left her with rotting nipples and in "indescribable" pain. Advertisement 6 Chloe Roiser decided she would get breast surgery to rebuild her confidence Credit: Chloe Roiser 6 Chloe is now warning others not to risk their health to save money Credit: Chloe Roiser 6 She opted for surgery abroad rather than in the UK to save money Credit: Chloe Roiser Chloe , from Wymondham, Norfolk found her self-worth at an all-time low following years of being in an abusive relationship at a young age. While she now lives with a loving partner and four children, in 2014 she sadly lost her son, who was only 13 days old, to Group B strep, and was launched into the throes of grief - one of the hardest parts of her life. Advertisement Before her surgery, Chloe was an ample 34F cup size. But after pregnancy and breastfeeding, she found that her breasts had sagged and changed shape. She tells Sun Health: "I felt deeply uncomfortable in my own body. "Being in an abusive relationship at a young age took a huge toll on my self-worth. "The surgery felt like a way to rebuild myself." Advertisement Like so many other women, Chloe chose to go abroad to Turkey to access what seemed like a well-reviewed and affordable procedure. But she wasn't prepared for what followed. She explains: "In the UK, it would have been far more expensive. I was left with wonky nipples after 'botched' Turkey boob job - the doctor totally freaked me out just before I went to sleep "The procedure cost me £3,500. I found the clinic, HappyYouHealth, through Instagram, where they posted lots of 'before and after' results. "It looked professional and reassuring." Advertisement Chloe flew out in April of this year for the surgery, and while she was nervous, she was also hopeful. She decided to travel alone for the first trip. Chloe recalls: "The doctors seemed friendly and confident. The surgery was a breast uplift with implants. "It lasted a few hours and I was changed from a 34F to a 34D - although that wasn't the outcome I expected. "I didn't feel I was properly consulted about sizing or options. Advertisement "But I was told it had gone well and was discharged quickly with minimal aftercare advice." 'I knew something was badly wrong' Chloe headed back to the UK to recover, but within a couple of weeks, she noticed the skin around her nipples was turning black - a sign of necrosis when body tissue dies from lack of blood flow. Chloe explains: "The area became infected, painful, and began to break down. "I messaged the clinic and sent photos, but felt I wasn't being taken seriously. "They said it looked fine and to just keep using antibiotic cream. Advertisement "But I knew something was badly wrong." The damage was already done - I lost most of my nipple Chloe Roiser She contacted the NHS for help, but they were limited in what they could do, as it was a private overseas procedure. Necrosis is considered a potential complication of breast surgery, though the overall risk is relatively low. Chloe had no choice but to return to Turkey. She says: "I flew back on June 3, less than six weeks after the first surgery, this time with my partner and daughter who has autism, as she didn't want to leave my side. Advertisement "I needed support, and I was also scared to go alone after what had already gone wrong. "I went back to the same clinic and they cleaned the wound under local anaesthetic, removed dead tissue, gave me antibiotics, and restitched the area. "But the damage was already done - I lost most of my nipple. "It was very serious. If left untreated, it could have spread. "I caught it just in time, but the result is permanent damage. Advertisement "It was a real battle, physically and emotionally. "I cried when I spoke to my children on the phone, and I carried an unbearable amount of guilt being away from them." 'Deeply traumatised' Chloe returned to the UK after 10 days. While she's undergone basic treatment to manage the infection, she'll likely need further corrective surgery in the UK due to the loss of part of her nipple, the scarring, and the damage from the necrosis. She says: "While I wasn't charged directly for the second procedure, I paid over £3,000 for flights, accommodation and medication. Advertisement "The corrective surgery in the UK will come at even more of a cost to me. "The infection has been treated and the wound is now healing, but the physical and emotional damage is far from over. "I'm relieved to be home, but I've been left deeply traumatised by everything that's happened." 6 But not long after the op, Chloe nipples started to turn 'black' Credit: Chloe Roiser 6 Chloe had developed necrosis, which is the death of body tissue Credit: Chloe Roiser Advertisement 6 She was left in indescribable pain and was forced to travel back to Turkey to be treated as no UK doctors would see her Credit: Chloe Roiser Chloe adds: "I know I'm not the only one who has gone through something like this. "Sharing my story might just help someone else think twice or ask more questions before making a decision like this - and with any luck, it might also get me the support I so desperately need right now." "I absolutely regret going abroad for treatment. I wish I'd saved and had the surgery in the UK, even if it meant waiting longer. "No discount is worth this kind of trauma." Advertisement Chloe's message to others is not to risk your health to save money . "Research thoroughly and don't just rely on Instagram photos," she says. "If I could go back, I'd have waited and had it done in the UK. "No amount of money saved is worth risking your life or your children's well-being. I have huge regrets." Haydar Dogruoz, general manager at HappyYou Health, tells Sun Health: "Following her recent breast surgery, she experienced a postoperative complication known as tissue necrosis. Advertisement "As with any surgical procedure, such complications, although rare, can occur and require close medical attention. "We would like to emphasise that Ms. Roiser has been under our continuous care. The affected area has been carefully treated — including debridement of the necrotic tissue, followed by a new round of suturing and regular wound care. "We are committed to our patients' safety and well-being and are doing everything necessary to support Ms Roiser's recovery." Going abroad for medical treatment IF you're thinking about having medical treatment in another country, it's important to understand how it works and the risks involved. Going for medical treatment abroad is not easy and a GP or NHS England can only do so much to help you. You'll have to make the arrangements yourself, including finding a healthcare provider and making all the travel arrangements. This means it's important to do some research and gather enough information to make an informed choice. You should consider: any language barriers whether you know enough about the people who'll treat you and the facilities available communication between medical staff abroad and in the UK, such as exchanging medical records and arranging aftercare back home how to make a complaint if things go wrong – the NHS is not liable for negligence or failure of treatment You'll need to be aware of how your aftercare will be provided when you return home and understand the conditions under which you'll be treated abroad. You should also ensure you have adequate insurance. Most travel insurance policies will not cover you for planned treatment abroad, so you may need specialist cover. Follow the treatment abroad checklist from the NHS: Think about your reasons for going abroad: Make sure your decision is based on the quality of the medical care you would like to receive and not on how appealing the destination seems for a holiday. Know the warning signs: Think carefully before booking any treatment abroad if there is a hard sell, lack of information, pressure to make a quick decision, no discussion of possible complications, and no mention of aftercare. Get a second opinion: A doctor can give you a valuable second opinion as well as advice about treatment options and whether it's necessary. Do your research: Have you checked the qualifications of the medical team treating you? Have you been able to ask them questions about your treatment? Are you satisfied with the facilities and standards at the clinic or hospital where you'll be treated? Check if you can get funding for treatment abroad: Before considering paying for treatment abroad yourself, Aftercare and possible side effects or complications: Make sure you understand the possible complications and side effects that could arise from your treatment. Do the maths: If your main reason for going abroad is to save money, make sure you've factored in fluctuating exchange rates, the possibility of extending your stay if necessary and the cost of possible return trips. Check you're sufficiently insured: Before travelling abroad for treatment make sure you have appropriate travel insurance and tell your insurer about your plans to have treatment abroad. Source: NHS
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
My rotting nipples went black and a chunk of one fell off after Turkey boob op – don't make my mistake
WITH her self-esteem at rock bottom, mum-of-four Chloe Roiser decided there was only one way to take back control of her body - a breast op. But the 31-year-old's journey to regain her confidence turned into a living nightmare, after surgery abroad left her with rotting nipples and in "indescribable" pain. 6 6 Chloe, from Wymondham, Norfolk found her self-worth at an all-time low following years of being in an abusive relationship at a young age. While she now lives with a loving partner and four children, in 2014 she sadly lost her son, who was only 13 days old, to Group B strep, and was launched into the throes of grief - one of the hardest parts of her life. Before her surgery, Chloe was an ample 34F cup size. But after pregnancy and breastfeeding, she found that her breasts had sagged and changed shape. She tells Sun Health: "I felt deeply uncomfortable in my own body. "Being in an abusive relationship at a young age took a huge toll on my self-worth. "The surgery felt like a way to rebuild myself." Turkey to access what seemed like a well-reviewed and affordable procedure. But she wasn't prepared for what followed. She explains: "In the UK, it would have been far more expensive. I was left with wonky nipples after 'botched' Turkey boob job - the doctor totally freaked me out just before I went to sleep "The procedure cost me £3,500. I found the clinic, HappyYouHealth, through Instagram, where they posted lots of 'before and after' results. "It looked professional and reassuring." Chloe flew out in April of this year for the surgery, and while she was nervous, she was also hopeful. She decided to travel alone for the first trip. Chloe recalls: "The doctors seemed friendly and confident. The surgery was a breast uplift with implants. "It lasted a few hours and I was changed from a 34F to a 34D - although that wasn't the outcome I expected. "I didn't feel I was properly consulted about sizing or options. "But I was told it had gone well and was discharged quickly with minimal aftercare advice." 'I knew something was badly wrong' Chloe headed back to the UK to recover, but within a couple of weeks, she noticed the skin around her nipples was turning black - a sign of necrosis when body tissue dies from lack of blood flow. Chloe explains: "The area became infected, painful, and began to break down. "I messaged the clinic and sent photos, but felt I wasn't being taken seriously. "They said it looked fine and to just keep using antibiotic cream. "But I knew something was badly wrong." She contacted the NHS for help, but they were limited in what they could do, as it was a private overseas procedure. Necrosis is considered a potential complication of breast surgery, though the overall risk is relatively low. Chloe had no choice but to return to Turkey. She says: "I flew back on June 3, less than six weeks after the first surgery, this time with my partner and daughter who has autism, as she didn't want to leave my side. "I needed support, and I was also scared to go alone after what had already gone wrong. "I went back to the same clinic and they cleaned the wound under local anaesthetic, removed dead tissue, gave me antibiotics, and restitched the area. "But the damage was already done - I lost most of my nipple. "It was very serious. If left untreated, it could have spread. "I caught it just in time, but the result is permanent damage. "It was a real battle, physically and emotionally. "I cried when I spoke to my children on the phone, and I carried an unbearable amount of guilt being away from them." 'Deeply traumatised' Chloe returned to the UK after 10 days. While she's undergone basic treatment to manage the infection, she'll likely need further corrective surgery in the UK due to the loss of part of her nipple, the scarring, and the damage from the necrosis. She says: "While I wasn't charged directly for the second procedure, I paid over £3,000 for flights, accommodation and medication. "The corrective surgery in the UK will come at even more of a cost to me. "The infection has been treated and the wound is now healing, but the physical and emotional damage is far from over. "I'm relieved to be home, but I've been left deeply traumatised by everything that's happened." 6 6 Chloe adds: "I know I'm not the only one who has gone through something like this. "Sharing my story might just help someone else think twice or ask more questions before making a decision like this - and with any luck, it might also get me the support I so desperately need right now." "I absolutely regret going abroad for treatment. I wish I'd saved and had the surgery in the UK, even if it meant waiting longer. "No discount is worth this kind of trauma." Chloe's message to others is not to risk your health to save money. "Research thoroughly and don't just rely on Instagram photos," she says. "If I could go back, I'd have waited and had it done in the UK. "No amount of money saved is worth risking your life or your children's well-being. I have huge regrets." Haydar Dogruoz, general manager at HappyYou Health, tells Sun Health: "Following her recent breast surgery, she experienced a postoperative complication known as tissue necrosis. "As with any surgical procedure, such complications, although rare, can occur and require close medical attention. "We would like to emphasise that Ms. Roiser has been under our continuous care. The affected area has been carefully treated — including debridement of the necrotic tissue, followed by a new round of suturing and regular wound care. "We are committed to our patients' safety and well-being and are doing everything necessary to support Ms Roiser's recovery." Going abroad for medical treatment IF you're thinking about having medical treatment in another country, it's important to understand how it works and the risks involved. Going for medical treatment abroad is not easy and a GP or NHS England can only do so much to help you. You'll have to make the arrangements yourself, including finding a healthcare provider and making all the travel arrangements. This means it's important to do some research and gather enough information to make an informed choice. You should consider: any language barriers whether you know enough about the people who'll treat you and the facilities available communication between medical staff abroad and in the UK, such as exchanging medical records and arranging aftercare back home how to make a complaint if things go wrong – the NHS is not liable for negligence or failure of treatment You'll need to be aware of how your aftercare will be provided when you return home and understand the conditions under which you'll be treated abroad. You should also ensure you have adequate insurance. Most travel insurance policies will not cover you for planned treatment abroad, so you may need specialist cover. Follow the treatment abroad checklist from the NHS: Think about your reasons for going abroad: Make sure your decision is based on the quality of the medical care you would like to receive and not on how appealing the destination seems for a holiday. Know the warning signs: Think carefully before booking any treatment abroad if there is a hard sell, lack of information, pressure to make a quick decision, no discussion of possible complications, and no mention of aftercare. Get a second opinion: A doctor can give you a valuable second opinion as well as advice about treatment options and whether it's necessary. Do your research: Have you checked the qualifications of the medical team treating you? Have you been able to ask them questions about your treatment? Are you satisfied with the facilities and standards at the clinic or hospital where you'll be treated? Check if you can get funding for treatment abroad: Before considering paying for treatment abroad yourself, find out if you're eligible to receive funding for planned treatment in Europe. Aftercare and possible side effects or complications: Make sure you understand the possible complications and side effects that could arise from your treatment. Do the maths: If your main reason for going abroad is to save money, make sure you've factored in fluctuating exchange rates, the possibility of extending your stay if necessary and the cost of possible return trips. Check you're sufficiently insured: Before travelling abroad for treatment make sure you have appropriate travel insurance and tell your insurer about your plans to have treatment abroad. Source: NHS
