A study from University Hospital Örebro examined 53 patients who required care after cosmetic procedures that went wrong.
Private cosmetic surgeries are increasing in number. Many take place abroad. The study shows that the procedures often lead to extra strain on Swedish healthcare.
Researchers at University Hospital Örebro reviewed the cases. They included operations both in Sweden and abroad. Sebastian Holm described the situation as a concrete care problem.
The report highlights how the region handles complications. It is based on data from the 53 patients.