By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Jan 16 2026 A new review reveals how complications after overseas cosmetic and weight-loss surgery are landing back in UK hospitals, exposing serious risks for patients and unresolved pressures for the NHS . Study: Complications and costs to the UK National Health Service due to outward medical tourism for elective surgery: a rapid review . Image credit: Pla2na/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in BMJ Open , researchers