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First UK Death Linked to Non-Surgical Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure

Alice Webb, 33, died after undergoing a liquid BBL, sparking a manslaughter investigation and renewed safety warnings.

  • Alice Webb, a 33-year-old mother of five, died early Tuesday after a liquid Brazilian butt lift procedure in Gloucester.
  • Two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and released on police bail as the investigation continues.
  • Webb's death marks the first recorded fatality from a non-surgical BBL in the UK, highlighting the risks of the procedure.
  • The liquid BBL involves injecting hyaluronic acid and is marketed as a safer, cheaper alternative to surgical options but carries significant risks.
  • Save Face, a UK register of accredited cosmetic practitioners, has called for a ban on high-risk liquid BBLs, citing numerous complications and the need for urgent regulatory action.
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