Canadian dies after cosmetic surgery in Turkey

 

 

A Canadian woman who came to Turkey for cosmetic surgery has died.
The 35-year-old woman, Jessica Chagnon-Gailleux, was a mother of four from Saint-Lynn-Laurentides, Quebec. She died at a private hospital in Antalya around 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Jessica, who arrived in Turkey with a friend on March 2, underwent a tummy tuck and a breast lift. Reports indicate that the surgeries were completed successfully as planned and there were no initial complications. However, her health condition deteriorated rapidly after the surgery. Emergency medical care was provided, but her life could not be saved.

Following the incident, the Turkish police homicide department and the prosecutor's office jointly launched a detailed investigation at the hospital. Police said in a press release that initial crime scene examination revealed no wounds or injuries other than surgical stitches. The incident has sparked a heated debate about the risks associated with "medical tourism," which involves traveling abroad for low-cost surgeries.