Kim Kardashian resorts to leaving America in order to get controversial banned surgery

Like something straight out of a Kardashians cliffhanger, Kim Kardashian has swapped Beverly Hills for a medical getaway, jetting out of the US to get her hands on a controversial stem cell treatment banned on American soil. Ever the trendsetter, the SKIMS queen isn’t just making headlines for her wardrobe this time, she’s sparking a full-on medical debate after calling the procedure “life-changing.”

Kim Kardashian opts for controversial surgery

Taking to Instagram this summer, Kim explained that she travelled to Mexico for a treatment using Dezawa Muse stem cells, an experimental regenerative therapy designed to repair damaged tissue, alleviate chronic pain, and restore mobility, per the Economic Times. After suffering a debilitating shoulder injury two years ago, she found relief through this treatment and later returned to address longstanding back pain.

Kim wrote in her IG post: “Two years ago, I tore my shoulder while lifting weights, leaving me in debilitating pain. I tried everything to find relief, then I learned about the potential of stem cell therapy and met Dr. Adeel Khan at Eterna. His team treated my shoulder with Dezawa Muse cells™️, and the results were immediate. I regained full range of motion, and my shoulder has felt completely normal ever since…”

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) hasn’t approved this type of stem cell therapy in the US, citing insufficient clinical evidence, safety concerns, and a lack of regulatory oversight. Basically, it’s banned on American turf.

Unlike her usual red-carpet excursions, this trip out of the US had a clear purpose: healing. Via IG, Kim recounted her journey, saying: “I had to travel to Mexico to be treated by Dr Khan’s team,” and expressed deep gratitude for the outcome and the possibility of future scientific advancement making such therapies more widely available.

Kim’s treatment is pretty pricey

Apparently, the Kardashians star’s treatment could cost anywhere between $4,000 and $15,000, depending on the treatment’s complexity and treated area, per Global Stem Cell Therapy.

Medical experts continue to urge caution, noting the experimental nature of stem cell treatments and the unknown long-term risks.

Kimmy’s decision to travel abroad for a banned medical procedure underscores an increasingly common phenomenon: celebrities and regular folk seeking alternative treatments beyond borders. Her story raises important questions about access, regulation, and the pace of medical innovation.

While some are here her for taking control of her health and sharing transparency, others warn that bypassing regulatory safeguards can open the door to untested, potentially risky procedures.

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