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Health tourism refers to the practice of seeking medical treatment, undergoing surgical operations, or receiving medical care in nations or regions other than one's own. Plastic surgery is a crucial component of health tourism, as it is a popular medical specialty for both aesthetic and reconstructive objectives. This contributes to the sustained expansion of health tourism in this field. The health tourism and plastic surgery industries are experiencing steady growth in both Turkey and globally. The expansion of these industries is linked to highly skilled healthcare practitioners, technological progress, and rising patient expectations. Ensuring the maintenance of quality standards and ethical practices is crucial for the future viability of these industries. Effective management of health tourism and plastic surgery is crucial to maintain long-term growth and the safety of patients. The global health tourism and plastic surgery sectors have experienced significant growth. Turkey has become a prominent participant in this aspect. This study conducted a comprehensive analysis of the existing conditions and potential developments in the health tourism and plastic surgery industries in Turkey and globally, by reviewing relevant literature.
Özcan et al. (Mon,) studied this question.