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Mum dies after 1,300-mile trip for cosmetic surgery
16 Oct
Summary
- A 29-year-old mother died following liposuction and BBL surgery.
- Her family warned her against the procedures before her travel.
- The clinic has had at least six patient deaths since 2018.
A loving mother of one, Jennifer Arias, 29, passed away after traveling approximately 1,300 miles from New York to Miami for cosmetic surgery. She underwent liposuction and a Brazilian Butt Lift at New Life Plastic Surgery. Tragically, hours after the procedures, Arias began struggling to breathe and was pronounced dead at a Miami hospital.
The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Office determined her death was accidental, citing fat embolisms in both lungs as the cause, a complication linked to the surgeries. Her family had previously cautioned her against the procedures due to safety concerns.
This incident has raised serious questions, as Jennifer is reportedly among at least six patients who have died following procedures at the clinic since 2018. Her surgeon, Dr. Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, has been involved in past lawsuits alleging inadequate care. The Homicide Bureau of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is currently investigating Jennifer Arias's death.
In the wake of her sister's passing, Erika Arias has initiated a fundraiser to support Jennifer's seven-year-old daughter, aiming to provide for her future needs and cover unexpected expenses.
