A 35-year-old mother of four from Quebec, Canada, has died after travelling to Turkey for cosmetic surgery. Jessika Chagnon Gailloux underwent a tummy tuck and breast lift at a private hospital in Antalya on March 7. Although the surgery was reportedly successful, her condition deteriorated rapidly afterwards, and doctors were unable to save her.
Police have launched a murder investigation into her death. Homicide detectives examined the scene, and the Antalya Forensic Medicine Institution conducted an autopsy. A friend who travelled with her claimed they had used drugs three days before arriving in Turkey. Authorities are investigating whether narcotic substances contributed to her death.
The tragedy comes amid ongoing warnings from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) about medical tourism in Turkey. Last year, seven British nationals died after surgery there. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has urged Britons to think carefully before seeking cheap cosmetic treatments abroad, warning that offers may be 'too good to be true'.
Jessika's best friend, Ericka, has set up a GoFundMe page to support her children. She described Jessika as 'an extraordinary woman and a deeply loving mother', adding that her sudden loss leaves 'a huge void' in the lives of those who loved her, especially her children.
