Miami woman, 32, dies from Brazilian butt lift after surgeon reportedly injected fat into glute muscle READ MORE: What are the risks of a Brazilian butt lift surgery? By Alexa Lardieri U.S. Deputy Health Editor Dailymail.
Com Published: 13:37, 21 June 2024 | Updated: 13:39, 21 June 2024 e-mail View comments A 32-year-old who visited a Miami surgeon for a Brazilian butt lift died after the doctor allegedly injected fat into her muscle, a potentially fatal surgical error. The woman - only identified as WA - is the subject of a Florida Department of Health complaint filed against Dr Ernesto Torres, a surgeon practicing at Miami Lakes Plastic Surgery. The complaint claims the doctor injected fat into the patient's gluteal muscle - a violation of Florida law - which led to her death in May 2023.
A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is an increasingly popular cosmetic procedure that sees surgeons liposuction - remove - fat from the waist and back area and inject it into the buttocks to create a larger and fuller behind. However, during or after fat is injected into the butt, small particles can enter the blood vessels and travel to the lungs. If these particles reach the organs, they can obstruct blood flow, impair oxygen levels and patients can develop respiratory failure leading to death.
The unnamed woman is the subject of a Florida Department of Health complaint filed against Dr Ernesto Torres, a surgeon practicing at Miami Lakes Plastic Surgery While this is the first complaint lodged a.
