An accident during a hair transplant in Turkey echoed in European media. The British died in a clinic in Istanbul, putting the question again about the safety of so-called medical tourism. How did this happen?
38-year-old male suffered complications from hair transplant surgery, was transported to hospital, but later died.
His name is Martyn Latchman, and the operation was performed at the Cini Clinic in Besikitas, Istanbul, Turkey.
A Failed Journey to Get New Hair
In recent days, death has become public38-year-old Martyn Latchman of Milton Keyneswho went to a renowned Turkish clinic in Istanbul for a hair transplant. The man had already undergone one successful procedure at the same place and returned to the clinic extremely satisfied with the results. Unfortunately, during the preparations for the second operation, Latchman suddenly became ill – before the procedure even began. Despite immediate medical assistance and transport to hospital, the patientdiedThe same day. The investigation is conducted by the Turkish authorities and the exact cause of death will be known after autopsy.
A message reached the agency today. 38-year-old Martyn James Latchman, who came to Istanbul from the UK to perform a hair transplant surgery, died after surgery. We have been informed that an investigation into "involuntary manslaughter" has been initiated in connection with this incident and we have published this message.
A woman just called me and said: "No website has given the name of the hospital. But your message says the hospital logo. This message may be banned. Be careful," she warned me. Actually, she wanted me to remove the logo.
After the interview was over, I reviewed the message again. I called back the number I got the message from. The woman who "warned" me about the news was a advertiser.
Once again, I have found that public health is not relevant to these companies. A young man died. Instead of being sad, they care about their brands.
Society has a right to know everything, especially when it comes to human health. 38-year-old Martyn James Latchman died at the clinic of DR. CINIK in Beşiktaş.
Why do Poles and British choose Turkey so often for hair transplants?
For years Turkey has been regarded as a global hair transplant center – over one million people arrive annually to treat baldness. They are mainly tempted by:
- significantly lower prices than in Western Europe,
- modern technologies,
- huge experience and number of treatments.
For example: the cost of hair transplantation in a renowned Turkish clinic is an expense from around£1,500– which is often only a fraction of the price of the same procedure in the UK.
The hair transplant market in Turkey offers great opportunities, but requires informed decisions and common sense. The tragedy of Martin Latchman may be a painful warning for all those seeking savings at the expense of safety
