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  • Ethical challenges in global plastic surgery are amplified in resource-limited settings.
  • Medical tourism necessitates informed consent and risk awareness for international patients.
  • This article addresses ethical care delivery in global plastic surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the application of Beauchamp and Childress' four core medical ethics principles in global plastic surgery.
  • To provide a framework for ethical practice in international plastic surgery settings.
  • To enhance patient care and outcomes in low-to-middle-income countries.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of articles on global plastic surgery.
  • Analysis of the four core medical ethics principles (autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice).
  • Application of ethical principles to international plastic surgery contexts.

Main Results:

  • Improved communication between international and local healthcare providers is crucial.
  • Pre-travel education for surgeons on local practices and cultural norms is essential.
  • Data collection on outcomes in low-to-middle-income countries is needed to refine practices.

Conclusions:

  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery abroad can be performed ethically.
  • Adherence to the four core medical ethics principles (autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice) is fundamental.
  • Ethical practice ensures patient well-being in global surgical missions.