The Rise of Beauty Tourism
Aug 29, 2025 #aljazeera #aljazeeraenglish #aljazeeranewslive
Under the glow of filters and flawless selfies, a growing number of people are res
Aug 29, 2025 #aljazeera #aljazeeraenglish #aljazeeranewslive
Under the glow of filters and flawless selfies, a growing number of people are reshaping their bodies to match online beauty ideals. This episode looks at how platforms like Instagram and TikTok, along with celebrity influence, are fuelling a global surge in cosmetic procedures. Why are so many heading overseas for treatments? We expose the risks behind the glossy advertisements, from botched surgeries to lasting health fallout.
Presenter: Stefanie Dekker
Guests:
Dr Kelly Killeen - Plastic surgeon
Tatjana Freund - Beauty editor
Natasha Ibrahim - Travel and beauty content creator
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