A botched cosmetic surgery claimed the life of an influencer after a shocking turn of events in Turkey. Ana Bárbara Buhr Buldrini, who was a 31-year-old singer and influencer from Mozambique, travelled to Istanbul with her husband for multiple surgeries. She planned to undergo a breast augmentation, liposuction, and a nose job, reportedly offered free in exchange for promoting the hospital online.
“She wanted to undergo these procedures to improve her aesthetic standards. It was a dream of hers,” her husband, Elgar Miles, said.
Partied With Doctor Before Botched Cosmetic Surgery
The botched cosmetic surgery unfolded after a troubling chain of decisions. Initially, Ana’s procedures were scheduled for Wednesday to allow proper preparation. However, due to scheduling conflicts, the surgeon moved the date forward to Sunday. Shockingly, on Saturday night, just hours before surgery, Ana, her husband, and the surgeon went out for drinks.
“Due to scheduling issues, the surgeon decided to bring it forward to Sunday. We went to the clinic on Sunday just to see the place, but the doctor wanted to perform the procedure without Ana being prepared,” Miles explained. Nevertheless, even after the night of partying, the doctor assured them everything would go smoothly. “The doctor assured me that there were no problems and that everything would be fine,” Miles told G1.
Subsequently, Ana underwent breast augmentation, liposuction, and a nose job at Tusa Hospital. By 11 pm on Sunday, she had completed surgery. Yet, her recovery soon took a tragic turn. “They told me to go to the room, the assistants were acting strangely. I waited for 1 hour and 15 minutes to receive her,” Miles recalled. “I went down to the ground floor and a doctor said that her heart was beating slowly, another said that she was already dead.”
Complication Claims Life
The botched cosmetic surgery ultimately caused fatal complications. In a statement reported by Türkiye Today, Tusa Hospital confirmed Ana had signed all required consent forms. Still, during recovery, she experienced an “unexpected complication” that triggered ventricular fibrillation. As a result, her heart failed.
“Despite all efforts by our expert anesthesiology team, the patient could not be resuscitated,” the statement read. Consequently, this tragic incident has sparked serious concerns about the risks of botched cosmetic surgery promoted through influencer marketing. Moreover, it highlights growing debates on medical ethics and patient safety worldwide.
