Social Media Mourns: Brit Tourist Dies After Getting £1,500 Hair Transplant in Turkey
What was supposed to be a quick glow-up turned into a heartbreaking tragedy. Martyn Latchman, a 38-year-old British man, died in Turkey after flying out to get a £1,500 hair transplant at a well-known clinic in Istanbul.
According to OdaTV, Martyn suffered serious complications before the procedure even kicked off and never made it back home alive. Now, the clinic is facing a full-blown police investigation, and the internet is sounding off about the real risks behind going overseas for cosmetic surgery.
The Final Hours: What Happened to Martyn in Istanbul?
Martyn reportedly began feeling ill before the procedure even started. Despite that, he was kept at the clinic where complications quickly escalated. He was then rushed to a nearby fully equipped university hospital for emergency treatment, but even under intensive care, Martyn tragically passed away that same night.
Local police are now treating the case with high priority. Investigators have already questioned the clinic’s surgeon, anaesthesiologist, nurses, and other staff. Turkish authorities are allegedly considering criminal charges, including reckless homicide, depending on what the ongoing probe uncovers.
CINIK Speaks Out — Says Protocols Were Followed
The clinic isn’t staying silent. In a statement, CINIK claimed they ran all the necessary medical checks and evaluations before attempting the second transplant. They also revealed that Martyn had undergone a previous successful procedure at their clinic, which is why he trusted them enough to return.
The company stands by its safety protocols, stating they’ve performed over 70,000 hair transplants without incident. “All steps were followed properly,” the clinic said.
Still, Martyn’s death has left many questioning whether these “budget surgeries abroad” are worth the risk.
Family and Friends Devastated — Tributes Pour In
Back in the UK, Martyn’s loved ones are crushed. His body has been flown home, and emotional tributes have flooded social media from friends and family.
Plastic Surgery Abroad Is on the Rise — But So Are the Deaths
Now cheap cosmetic procedures may save a few coins up front, but the long-term cost can be deadly. According to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, hospitalizations in the UK due to botched surgeries abroad have skyrocketed 94% in just three years.
We’re talking wound infections, sepsis, and long-term disfigurement — all because folks are flying to countries with fewer safety regulations in pursuit of the perfect body or hairline.
A growing number of British doctors are now warning travelers: If the deal sounds too good to be true — it probably is.
