Teh One Who Knocks
04-10-2023, 05:48 PM
By Samantha Bartlett, Senior Lifestyle & Travel Reporter - The Daily Star
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A couple has voiced their regret after they sold their home and travelled to Turkey for plastic surgery to get the 'Instagram look',
Zara Edgar, 36, and her husband Igel, 39, are now warning others to do their research.
The couple sold their house in Manchester last November and stopped off for their surgery on the way to their new life in Grenada.
Zara spent thousands of pounds in search of the 'perfect' tummy, boobs bum and teeth, while Igel had his teeth done.
Both admit they regret their decision and are now more worried than ever, while Zara even says it feels like she has 'metal' in her stomach.
The pair, who are now living on the West Indian island of Grenada, booked their surgery abroad after coming across an online deal.
Zara, who used to work as a bank clerk, said: "I was trying to get that Instagram look, where everything is perfect. But I'd never do that now - it's not worth it.
"Just accept yourself the way you are. I wish I had. I regret this so much.
"I feel so upset about it. I wanted to feel good in my bikini.
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Zara spent thousands of pounds in search of the 'perfect' tummy, boobs bum and teeth
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Igel's new teeth didn't give him the confidence he was after
"Igel said I looked lovely before. I wish I'd believed him. My tummy feels like there's metal inside. It makes me so unhappy."
She added: "Igel's implants were supposed to give him confidence, but he's more worried now than ever.
"I just want people to know not to do this, do as much research as you can.
"Don't trust Instagram as a platform for finding surgery - everything looks good on there.
"It might be cheaper to go abroad than the UK but it's much much more important to care for your body than get anything cheap."
They say they paid for a deal with a clinic that they had found on Instagram, which included the surgery and hotel stays for 11 nights.
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The pair sold their house and flew to Turkey for the surgery
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Zara says it feels like she has 'metal' in her stomach
Zara's £6,000 surgery was done on the first day, and her £4,500 dental work four days later.
Construction worker Igel's dental work - implants and veneers - also cost £4,500 and they spent another £1,000 on food during their stay.
Zara has no complaints about her boob increase and says her teeth are bearable.
But she says her stomach is still painful now and her bum isn't the size she wants it to be.
Zara says she contacted the company who told her the couple could come back as they have a 20-year guarantee.
The Turkish firm claims the couple paid less than £16,000, but would not confirm the total.
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The plastic surgery company told Zara her and her husband could come back as they have a 20-year guarantee
They also claim the couple did not make their final payment, but would not say how much was owed.
The company added that the couple seemed happy when they left and could ask for help anytime.
The plastic surgery was a complicated operation, they said, adding that they have hundreds of patients.
https://i.imgur.com/RggWAq9.jpg
A couple has voiced their regret after they sold their home and travelled to Turkey for plastic surgery to get the 'Instagram look',
Zara Edgar, 36, and her husband Igel, 39, are now warning others to do their research.
The couple sold their house in Manchester last November and stopped off for their surgery on the way to their new life in Grenada.
Zara spent thousands of pounds in search of the 'perfect' tummy, boobs bum and teeth, while Igel had his teeth done.
Both admit they regret their decision and are now more worried than ever, while Zara even says it feels like she has 'metal' in her stomach.
The pair, who are now living on the West Indian island of Grenada, booked their surgery abroad after coming across an online deal.
Zara, who used to work as a bank clerk, said: "I was trying to get that Instagram look, where everything is perfect. But I'd never do that now - it's not worth it.
"Just accept yourself the way you are. I wish I had. I regret this so much.
"I feel so upset about it. I wanted to feel good in my bikini.
https://i.imgur.com/3iYhv1H.jpg
Zara spent thousands of pounds in search of the 'perfect' tummy, boobs bum and teeth
https://i.imgur.com/gyRsKec.jpg
Igel's new teeth didn't give him the confidence he was after
"Igel said I looked lovely before. I wish I'd believed him. My tummy feels like there's metal inside. It makes me so unhappy."
She added: "Igel's implants were supposed to give him confidence, but he's more worried now than ever.
"I just want people to know not to do this, do as much research as you can.
"Don't trust Instagram as a platform for finding surgery - everything looks good on there.
"It might be cheaper to go abroad than the UK but it's much much more important to care for your body than get anything cheap."
They say they paid for a deal with a clinic that they had found on Instagram, which included the surgery and hotel stays for 11 nights.
https://i.imgur.com/qBUdDcG.jpg
The pair sold their house and flew to Turkey for the surgery
https://i.imgur.com/yZ3z2wW.jpg
Zara says it feels like she has 'metal' in her stomach
Zara's £6,000 surgery was done on the first day, and her £4,500 dental work four days later.
Construction worker Igel's dental work - implants and veneers - also cost £4,500 and they spent another £1,000 on food during their stay.
Zara has no complaints about her boob increase and says her teeth are bearable.
But she says her stomach is still painful now and her bum isn't the size she wants it to be.
Zara says she contacted the company who told her the couple could come back as they have a 20-year guarantee.
The Turkish firm claims the couple paid less than £16,000, but would not confirm the total.
https://i.imgur.com/sJZorpr.jpg
The plastic surgery company told Zara her and her husband could come back as they have a 20-year guarantee
They also claim the couple did not make their final payment, but would not say how much was owed.
The company added that the couple seemed happy when they left and could ask for help anytime.
The plastic surgery was a complicated operation, they said, adding that they have hundreds of patients.