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THE PRICE OF PERFECTION

Today, we'll meet people who say they would do almost anything to hold on to their youth. Some people are going overseas to get their plastic surgery done in an effort to save money but there is a dangerous risk in this. Cheap overseas plastic surgery is leaving more and more people paralyzed, disfigured, or dead. Today, we'll hear stories of people whose lives were turned upside down after having plastic surgery overseas. We'll meet Carla, a woman who was no stranger to plastic surgery. She wanted to get breast implants and chose to have it done in Costa Rica. What she didn't know was that she would almost die in the process. Her daughter, Amanda, was deeply traumatized with her mother's ordeal and has put her life on hold to take care of her sick mother. We'll meet Yasmina, who was in a plastic surgeons office here in the United States and was convinced into going to Mexico to have liposuction done. After her surgery, she was left with burns from the inside out. She says she is not comfortable with her body anymore and is devastated by having this surgery. We'll also meet John, who had a different experience. He decided, after retiring, that he wanted a younger look. He went overseas for his surgeries and the results will amaze you. He is a much younger looking man and suffered no adverse side effects. We'll meet Alison, who has decided to go to South Africa for plastic surgery next year. She feels that she researched thoroughly and is quite content with her decision. However, she is willing to hear the pros and cons about having plastic surgery overseas. We'll also speak with plastic surgeon, Dr. Geoffrey Keyes, who strongly advises people to look for an accredited doctor and to be careful in regards to having surgery overseas.

Today's Guests

  • Dr. Geoffrey Keyes: He is on the board of directors for the largest accreditation association in the country

  • Carla: She went to Costa Rica for breast implants and came back severely disfigured

  • Amanda: Carla's daughter who put her life on hold to take care of her mother

  • Yasmina: She went to Mexico for liposuction and came back devastated by the results

  • John: He had a face-lift in Costa Rica and loves his results

  • Alison: She plans on having a breast augmentation overseas

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