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flag A Frenchman died by suicide after a botched, unlicensed beard transplant in Istanbul caused severe disfigurement and lasting trauma.

flag A 24-year-old Frenchman, Mathieu Vigier Latour, died by suicide three months after a botched beard transplant in Istanbul, Turkey, performed by an unlicensed estate agent posing as a surgeon. flag He paid €1,300 for the procedure, believing it was conducted at a government-approved clinic. flag Around 1,000 of 4,000 hair grafts were lost, causing severe disfigurement, pain, and lasting psychological trauma. flag His family confirmed irreversible scalp damage and that he suffered from post-traumatic stress and body dysmorphic disorder. flag A separate case involving a British man’s death in Istanbul has prompted investigations and raised alarms about the risks of unregulated medical tourism.

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