A Turkish medical tourism agent which caters to Brits is trying to scare them against speaking out about their botched operations by forcing them to sign bogus ‘contracts’, MailOnline can reveal.
Clinic Mono, which brokers treatments from mummy makeovers to penis enlargements for international patients in Izmir, claims to be ‘internationally distinguished’ and to provide the ‘most qualified physicians and quality hospitals’.
But numerous patients have reported bungled surgeries.
The agent pressures patients not to speak out about failed operations by making them sign a document, described as a ‘customer/patient explicit consent form’ which says they will be fined $10,000 if they do so.
The dodgy form, seen by MailOnline, is riddled with spelling errors and says patients will be charged if they ever ‘talk in a negative way’ about their clinic or operation.
It brazenly claims the punishment is for patients’ ‘safety’ and ‘best interest’.
It says: ‘I accept that I will never talk in a negative or defamatory way in any platform, I will not organise other patients against Clinic Mono. I hereby accept and declare that if I violate these obligations, I will pay a penalty of $10,000.’
It adds: ‘I accept in the case of any problems I will consult with my doctor, instead of talking or posting bad comments about Clinic Mono.
A Turkish medical tourism agent which caters to Brits tries to coerce them against speaking out about their botched operations by forcing them to sign bogus ‘contracts’, MailOnline can reveal
Clinic Mono, which brokers treatments from mummy makeovers to penis enlargements for international patients in Izmir, claims to be ‘internationally distinguished’ and to provide the ‘most qualified physicians and quality hospitals’
The agent makes patients sign a form which says they will have to pay $10,000 if they speak in a ‘negative’ way in ‘any platform’ about their surgeries
‘I accept that if Clinic Mono suffers any damage due to my actions… and any action that may reflect negatively on Clinic Mono, I will compensate for this damage and also pay the penalty mentioned above.
‘I understand that these rules are for my safety and in my best interest.’
One patient, who wishes to remain anonymous, told MailOnline that they were fearful to speak about their ‘horrendous’ surgery which left them ‘disfigured’ after being told to sign the contract just moments before a serious operation.
The agent encourages patients to undergo plastic surgeries by showing dubious or fake examples of celebrities who they claim have had procedures.
Without any proof, they display before and after pictures of Paris Hilton, Madison Beer, Anna Kendrick and Carol Vorderman and their supposed ‘plastic surgery journeys’.
Their website states ‘it is evident’ the Welsh broadcaster underwent plastic surgery and that unnamed ‘experts’ confirmed she had a Brazilian butt lift, a tummy tuck, a face lift and a breast augmentation.
Clinic Mono has a wave of negative reviews online, with customers warning they have been ignored after suffering complications.
Some say they were pressured to delete negative comments.
The agent encourages patients to undergo plastic surgeries by showing dubious or fake examples of celebrities who they claim have had procedures
Their website makes dubious claims that Welsh broadcaster Carol Vorderman underwent plastic surgery including a Brazilian butt lift
Turkish clinics offer cut-throat prices for plastic surgery packages, which include hotels, VIP transfers and aftercare. But at least 28 Brits have died from dodgy surgeries since 2019
‘Instead of addressing my issues… they’ve only ever contacted me to ask if I can delete my negative Trustpilot review,’ one said.
‘Now, they’re doing the same thing again! They sent me messages asking me to remove my review in exchange for help, even saying they’ll get me a better price if I delete my comments first.
‘This clinic is more concerned about hiding negative reviews than actually fixing their poor work. If they put half as much effort into quality dental care as they do into manipulating their online reputation, maybe they wouldn’t put people like me through the hell I’ve been going through for the last two years.’
Another said they were ‘threatened’ over posting a one star review.
A further patient said she was told her medical paperwork would be withheld unless she deleted her negative online review.
Clinic Mono has been contacted for comment.
Thousands flock to Turkey each year to undergo cosmetic procedures at a fraction of the cost they would have to pay in the UK.
Many are lured by all-inclusive packages which include VIP airport transfers in ‘luxury vehicles’ and five-star hotel stay. Some even promise free tours of cities like Istanbul and the choice to take another guest at no additional cost, as well as 24/7 emergency lines, overnight nurse visits and even massages.
But at least 28 Brits have died, and many more left seriously injured, by dodgy Turkish treatments since 2019.
Various procedures which are not offered in the UK are carried out by surgeons in Turkey
Janet Savage, 54, (pictured) had travelled to the country to undergo a gastric sleeve operation, supposed to help her lose weight but died after her aortic artery ruptured
And last year the advertising watchdog launched a crackdown on cosmetic surgery firms who entice Britons abroad for risky treatment.
The Committee for Advertising Practice (CAP) said ‘too many’ overseas clinics were putting people at risk of harm by promoting their services irresponsibly.
It started an ‘enhanced monitoring’ blitz to identify and tackle adverts that flout the UK’s strict rules and demanded offenders ‘get their house in order’.
A British woman died after undergoing Brazilian butt-lift surgery in Turkey, an inquest heard in November.
Hayley Dowell suffered medical complications at a private clinic after her surgeon left half way through the operation, a coroner was told.
The 38-year-old Briton went under the knife and had a Brazilian butt-lift (BBL), a tummy tuck, and liposuction – a package that costs more than £7,000 – in October 2023.
Another November inquest found a Welsh mother bled to death after her stomach surgery in Turkey went wrong.
Janet Savage, 54, had travelled to the country to undergo a gastric sleeve operation, supposed to help her lose weight but died after he aortic artery ruptured in August, 2023.
Dr Barabas, NHS consultant plastic and hand surgeon, previously told MailOnline: ‘Complications in Turkey are very frequent. I’ve seen 30 over the past 18 months. Most NHS departments have a steady trickle coming in. One case cost the NHS £120,000. But the tide is changing in the UK. We only cover life threatening or open wounds – not just if you don’t like the result.
‘In Turkey speed, not safety, is the priority. The problem is a lot of patients go on the cheap and choose the cheapest option. You are taking a bit of a risk getting surgery abroad where you are away from your doctors.
