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93 Americans died after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic over 14-year period, CDC says

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The CDC noted that so-called medical tourism​ is becoming more common among Americans seeking cheaper procedures quickly.

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  1. UPI

    Dominican Republic cosmetic surgery is killing more American women (opens UPI)

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    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that Dominican Republic cosmetic surgery is killing more American women.

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    Report finds 93 US deaths after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic since 2009 (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    U.S. health officials say 93 Americans have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009. Many of the recent deaths involved a procedure known as a Brazilian butt

  3. Washington Times

    Report finds 93 U.S. deaths after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic since 2009 (opens Washington Times)

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    U.S. health officials say 93 Americans have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009, with many of the recent deaths involving a procedure known as a Brazilian butt lift.

  4. NBC News

    Over 90 Americans died after cosmetic surgeries in the Dominican Republic, CDC finds (opens NBC News)

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    The CDC found that over half of the deaths occurred after 2018, reflecting the increasing popularity of overseas cosmetic surgery, such as Brazilian butt lifts.

  5. NBC4 Washington

    93 US citizens have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009, CDC report finds (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    U.S. health officials say 93 Americans have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009.

  6. CBS News

    93 Americans died after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic over 14-year period, CDC says (opens CBS News)

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    The CDC noted that so-called medical tourism​ is becoming more common among Americans seeking cheaper procedures quickly.

  7. New York Post

    93 Americans have died from cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic: CDC (opens New York Post)

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    “Infections regularly occur after cosmetic surgery performed outside the United States,” the CDC warned.

  8. WTOP Washington DC

    93 Americans died after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic over 14 years (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Dozens of U.S. citizens died after receiving cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic over a 14-year period, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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