Developing countries attract patients internationally from Australia with their alluring state-of-the-art facilities and thrifty affordability at a fraction of the cost in Australia. The price differentials, although attractive in the short term for the patient, could potentially have significant long-term complications, fees, and burdens for the patient and our healthcare system. This is mainly due to unregulated standards of foreign clinics with a higher risk of complications, limited if not non-existent post-operative care and ethical concerns with unclear consent for material risks. Patients with complications and infections are more likely to carry resistant organisms not present locally and, therefore, can introduce highly resistant organisms into our healthcare system. Here, we present a few cases with one unit’s experience over six months of experience with patients who have presented with a complication after having cosmetic surgery overseas. We have also examined the global trends in cosmetic surgery tourism to understand better the current situation locally and abroad. Caution is crucial, and we propose further research on long-term patient outcomes, improved regulatory frameworks for both domestic and foreign clinics, and enhanced patient education to prioritise safety over cost in this burgeoning yet complex arena. References: Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons: Cosmetic Tourism https://plasticsurgery.org.au/protecting-patient-safety/cosmetic-tourism-is-a-price-driven-practice/