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The Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into the reported death of a Lagos socialite popularly known as “Elena”, who allegedly died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift cosmetic procedure, popularly known as BBL, at an unnamed clinic in the state.

PUNCH Online reports that a buttock enlargement procedure is a cosmetic surgery that involves removing fat from other parts of the body and injecting it into the buttocks to achieve a rounder and fuller shape.

The probe is being conducted through the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, the regulatory body responsible for monitoring and accrediting health facilities in Lagos.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary, Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, Abiola Idowu, the government said the investigation followed reports circulating on social media alleging that the woman developed complications after the aesthetic procedure.

The statement noted that the complications were reported to have occurred during or shortly after the surgery.

“The Lagos State Government, through the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), has commenced a full investigation into the reported death of a Lagos socialite popularly known as ‘Elena,’ who allegedly died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) cosmetic procedure at a clinic in the state.

“The development follows reports circulating on social media alleging that the young woman developed complications after the aesthetic procedure, which reportedly occurred either during or shortly after the surgery.

“While details of the incident are still being verified, the State Government has assured the public that a thorough, professional, and transparent investigation has been initiated to determine the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate event”, the statement partly read.

The agency disclosed that preliminary findings indicated the clinic where the procedure reportedly took place is registered with the regulatory agency, but stressed that registration does not shield any facility from investigation when patient safety concerns arise.

The statement continued, “Preliminary information indicates that the clinic where the procedure reportedly took place is registered with HEFAMAA.

“However, the agency notes that registration does not preclude any facility from regulatory scrutiny, particularly when incidents involving patient safety are reported.

“As the statutory regulatory body responsible for monitoring, licensing, and accrediting healthcare facilities in Lagos State, HEFAMAA ensures that all health facilities comply with established operational standards, professional guidelines, and patient safety protocols.”

According to the statement, aesthetic and cosmetic surgical procedures in Lagos are governed by clearly defined regulatory standards covering facility requirements, practitioner qualifications and patient safety measures.


“The agency reiterates that aesthetic and cosmetic surgical procedures are governed by clearly defined regulatory standards in Lagos State.

“These standards include requirements relating to facility infrastructure, practitioner qualifications, infection prevention and control protocols, patient consent procedures, anaesthetic safety, and emergency response capacity”, the agency added.

It added that the agency had begun a comprehensive review of the incident to determine whether the clinic and medical personnel complied with existing regulations.

“Consequently, HEFAMAA has commenced a comprehensive review of the incident, including an assessment of compliance with regulatory standards, verification of the professional credentials of the medical personnel involved, and evaluation of the level of care provided to the patient before, during, and after the procedure”, the statement further stated.

The agency urged the public to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information that could undermine the investigation.

It also advised residents seeking cosmetic procedures to ensure they patronise only accredited health facilities and qualified medical practitioners.

“Members of the public are therefore urged to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified or speculative information that may compromise the integrity of the ongoing investigation.

“The Lagos State Government also advises residents seeking cosmetic or aesthetic procedures to exercise due diligence by ensuring that such services are obtained only from accredited health facilities and qualified medical practitioners with the requisite training and competence.”

The agency reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of residents through stricter regulatory oversight and enforcement of healthcare standards.

“The government remains firmly committed to protecting the health and safety of all residents through strengthened regulatory oversight, continuous monitoring of healthcare facilities, and strict enforcement of healthcare standards across the state.

“Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses”, the agency concluded.

PUNCH Online reports that in August 2024, a 36-year-old woman identified only as Abiola died while undergoing a buttocks enlargement procedure at a clinic in the Lekki-Phase 1 area of Lagos State.

https://punchng.com/lady-dies-during-buttock-enlargement-surgery-in-lagos/

Source: https://punchng.com/butt-enlargement-lagos-probes-socialites-death-after-cosmetic-surgery

Cosmetic surgery should be banned in Nigeria.
With immediate effect.

If they want it so bad, they should go out there and get it done.

The BBL surgery is a generally risky surgery to do, which is why everyone must stay away from it. The hospitals and doctors doing it might not even be careless, but then, it's not bad for the government to get to the root of the matter.

A famous Hollywood doctor, Dr. Dubrow, explained how little a margin of error it has and said it's the MOST DANGEROUS surgery in the world, which is why he doesn't do it.

Ladies, stay away from BBL, most of us men don't even like it and we don't see women with BBL as wife materials, but then, some of you are already fixated on getting BBL because you're either into "runs" or you're looking for exaggerated attention from both men and your fellow women. A word is enough for the wise!

I learnt the late lady was warned of subsequent complications but, she still pushed for further surgery after the 1st one. Too late! So sad

Does everything now need a probe? Someone decides to go under the knife for a little booty upgrade, fully aware of the risks, what exactly are we investigating? Has she never heard of the countless cases where butt surgeries went south? And aren’t there receipts showing her transfers went straight into paying for the operation?

Mariangeles:
Cosmetic surgery should be banned in Nigeria.
With immediate effect.

If they want it so bad, they should go out there and do it.

No, it won't be banned. If there's a market for it, then it's putting food on people's tables. It should only be regulated. We need to keep creating jobs for our people, not taking away the exiting few.

Elena,very sure girl,i go miss her cos she dey give me babes well well,rip

SmartPolician:
No, it won't be banned. If there's a market for it, then it's putting food on people's tables. It should only be regulated. We need to keep creating jobs for our people, not taking away the exiting few.

Regulated how?

So, you approve that people should be going under the knife for no reason?

Mariangeles:
Regulated how?

So, you approve that people should be going under the knife for no reason?

Every professional practice has regulations. Nobody can tell an adult what to do with their bodies. We just have to make sure that the practitioners and practice meet international standards. If someone dies during the process, so be it.

SmartPolician:
Every professional practice has regulations. Nobody can tell an adult what to do with their bodies. We just have to make sure that the practitioners and practice meet international standards. If someone dies during the process, so be it.

If only women knew some men say these things for their own selfish reasons.
Not that they care.

I want someone to write this headline in pidgin.

Nothing to probe..Its a case of trouble sleep, yanga go wake am

The video was very disgusting..

cyberbro:
The BBL surgery is a generally risky surgery to do, which is why everyone must stay away from it. The hospitals and doctors doing it might not even be careless, but then, it's not bad for the government to get to the root of the matter.

A famous Hollywood doctor, Dr. Dubrow, explained how little margin of error it has and said it's the MOST DANGEROUS surgery in the world, which is why he doesn't do it.

Ladies, stay away from BBL, most of us men don't even like it and we don't see women with BBL as wife materials, but then, some of you are already fixated on getting BBL because you're either into "runs" or you're looking for exaggerated attention from both men and your fellow women. A word is enough for the wise!

"Taking fat and transferring it to the buttock to make the buttock huge is actually really dangerous," the board-certified plastic surgeon explained on the March 5 episode of E!'s Hot Goss. "It's the most dangerous procedure in plastic surgery because there's little veins in the buttock that connect to the main inferior vena cava going back to your heart."

"If you inadvertently inject into it, you get a fat embolism," Terry added, referring to what happens when fat particles enter the bloodstream and can block blood flow to other organs. "It's not good and that can be very problematic to say the least."

Mariangeles:
Cosmetic surgery should be banned in Nigeria.
With immediate effect.

If they want it so bad, they should go out there and get it done.

O ma se ao....and she cute and fine.

She said she doesn't like the way God created her...,then God said "do it your way".

Racoon:
I learnt the late lady was warned of subsequent complications but, she still pushed for further surgery after the 1st one. Too late! So sad

She wan be Miss Endowed by Force.

Omo you should have seen the BBL is saw in a bank during coronavirus 2020. It was like they but two footballs behind her.
..

very fake

Mariangeles:
Cosmetic surgery should be banned in Nigeria.
With immediate effect.

If they want it so bad, they should go out there and get it done.

Your gender that want rounder shape will still go to another country to have it and if they will die in the process. Wetin women really want?

adenigga:
https://punchng.com/lady-dies-during-buttock-enlargement-surgery-in-lagos/

Source: https://punchng.com/butt-enlargement-lagos-probes-socialites-death-after-cosmetic-surgery

All the Abiola's I know are in their 40's ....my girl's are safe

She exchanged her decent life for a NYANSH life

She died. End of story. Stella Obasanjo died from a similar procedure and the world didn’t end. This poor man’s daughter will be forgotten in less than a week.

No man can confidently marry a woman with BBL. Never.

Mariangeles:
Cosmetic surgery should be banned in Nigeria.
With immediate effect.

If they want it so bad, they should go out there and get it done.

Looking beautiful is not the only reason people do cosmetics surgery,it can be done to correct birth defects and injuries,so calling for a ban doesn't even make sense.

😭😭😭 So unfortunate that this is the kind of thing that could lead to the end of a precious life in Nigeria😭

Koralords:
Elena,very sure girl,i go miss her cos she dey give me babes well well,rip

She was not sick or dying yet she voluntarily decided to remove fat from other part of her body to her yansh as if her life depends on it and brain is located located there.

If you want to marry that babe there are a lot to inspect;
1) Check if they have already ironed her breast
2) Check if she do abortion
3) Check if she already has kids from different men after she talk say she be virgin.
4) Check if she do BBL
5) Check if she augment her chest with silicon implants

Lucifyre:
"Taking fat and transferring it to the buttock to make the buttock huge is actually really dangerous," the board-certified plastic surgeon explained on the March 5 episode of E!'s Hot Goss. "It's the most dangerous procedure in plastic surgery because there's little veins in the buttock that connect to the main inferior vena cava going back to your heart."

"If you inadvertently inject into it, you get a fat embolism," Terry added, referring to what happens when fat particles enter the bloodstream and can block blood flow to other organs. "It's not good and that can be very problematic to say the least."

GBAM! You quoted a related source!

Ours government need to Bann it self

adenigga:
https://punchng.com/lady-dies-during-buttock-enlargement-surgery-in-lagos/

Source: https://punchng.com/butt-enlargement-lagos-probes-socialites-death-after-cosmetic-surgery

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They shouldn’t bother the hospital. It is nature’s way of getting rid of the undesirables—One less slut to worry about.

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Father Lord, please kiII any girl who is going for BBL. Make them die during the process. Thank you for answering my prayers!