Jump directly to the content
'BAN THEM NOW'

Coroner calls for ban on Brazilian butt lift ops after death of young mum-of-three

A CORONER is asking the Government to ban Brazilian butt lift ops after the death of tragic Leah Cambridge.

Kevin McLoughlin will write to the Department of Health after he ruled that the mum of three died without knowing the risks involved.

 Mum-of-three Leah Cambridge, 29, died after a butt lift op
5
Mum-of-three Leah Cambridge, 29, died after a butt lift opCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons has already suspended the surgery among its members but Mr McLoughlin suggested an outright ban was needed.

He said: “I believe that our foremost duty is to protect our citizens. The process of curtailing individual freedom may be considered to be a price worth paying.”

Beautician Leah, 29, of Leeds, had saved £6,500 to have the procedure at a private hospital in Turkey in August last year.

But she suffered three heart attacks on the operating table and died of a fat clot.

The op involves fat being taken from the stomach and back and injected into the ­buttocks.

Leah’s mum Theresa Hall went with her to Turkey — but said her daughter was given only minutes to sign consent forms.

She told the Wakefield inquest it “all felt such a rush” and believed Leah had been pressured into signing quickly.

The inquest heard the death rate of butt lifts is as high as one in 2,600. Senior coroner Mr McLoughlin accused the surgeon, Dr Ali Uckan, of cowardice for refusing to give evidence at the hearing.

Mr McLoughlin recorded a narrative verdict, saying those involved in providing butt lifts “must decide whether it is safe to continue to do so”. And he said that decision “should be made on ethical grounds, rather than business ones”.

He also said anyone thinking of having the op should ensure they fully understand the risks involved. He said Leah was a willing participant but was “ill-informed”.

 Coroner Kevin McLoughlin has called for a ban on Brazilian butt lift ops
5
Coroner Kevin McLoughlin has called for a ban on Brazilian butt lift ops
 Leah Cambridge's mum Theresa Hall believes her daughter had been pressured into signing consent forms quickly
5
Leah Cambridge's mum Theresa Hall believes her daughter had been pressured into signing consent forms quicklyCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
5
Credit: Refer to Caption
 The private Izmir Ozel Can Hastanesi hospital in Turkey where Leah Cambridge was operated on
5
The private Izmir Ozel Can Hastanesi hospital in Turkey where Leah Cambridge was operated onCredit: Doug Seeburg - The Sun
Last footage of Leeds mum Leah Cambridge, who died after botched Brazilian bum lift op at a Turkish clinic posted by devastated partner
Topics
Machibet
WEEKLY 77,777 BDT CASH LUCKY DRAW!
18+ | Play Responsibly | gamblingtherapy.org | T&Cs Apply
  • Huge variety of game types
  • Range of Valuable rewards 
  • Bangladesh’s most trusted online casino
Show More
Welcome to MachiBet and discover a huge range of games, from Baccarat to Roulette to Andar Bahar with live dealers, as well as tons of exciting slot games. MachiBet was founded by a group of passionate sports betting enthusiasts with the goal of providing users with the best gaming experience. Over the years, we have collected and analyzed decades of user feedback to create the ultimate gaming platform for our valued customers.