A couple has spoken of their regret - and are now warning others to do their research - after flying abroad for surgery in the hope of getting the 'perfect Instagram' body. Zara Edgar, 36, and her husband Igel, 39, sold their home and headed to Turkey to go under the knife - but are now wishing they never had.
The duo, who were desperate to achieve the 'Instagram look', sold their house in Manchester last November and stopped off for their surgery on the way to their new life in Grenada. Zara says she spent thousands of pounds in search of the "perfect" tummy, boobs bum and teeth.
Igel also forked out monkey to have tooth implants and veneers to improve his smile, but admits he is unhappy with the results. The pair are now more worried than ever as Zara claims it feels like she has 'metal' in her stomach.
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Zara, who is now living on the West Indian island of Grenada, booked the surgery abroad with Igel after coming across a deal online. The 36-year-old, 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.
"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. 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."
Zara and Igel, a construction worker, say they paid for a deal with a clinic, which the couple had found on Instagram. This included the surgery and hotel stays for 11 nights, they said.
Zara's £6k surgery was done on the first day, and her £4,500 dental work four days later. The couple said Igel's dental work 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 claim the couple paid less than £16,000 but would not confirm the total.
They also claim the couple did not make their final payment but would not say how much was owed. They 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.
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