Public Health warns of consequences after woman dies following cosmetic surgery

The Ministry of Public Health reacted firmly to the death of a woman after undergoing cosmetic surgery. The institution warned there will be consequences and that the case will be investigated, in a wake-up call about the risks of procedures performed outside medical standards.

The case

The patient died after a cosmetic procedure, in circumstances the health authorities are investigating. The Ministry assured that those involved in the procedure will not be exempt from responsibility, in line with current regulations on health establishments.

The warning to the public

The institution recalled that cosmetic procedures must be performed in authorized centers, with licensed medical personnel and under established safety conditions. Choosing unregistered clinics, suspiciously cheap offers or “surgeons” without credentials can cost a life.

The key figure

One life lost. The human cost driving authorities to tighten oversight of cosmetic surgery in the country.