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Mum Critically Ill After Cosmetic Surgery Abroad
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Young mum suffered organ failure post-cosmetic surgery.
- She was placed in an induced coma and on life support.
- Family is raising funds for air ambulance repatriation.
A holiday turned into a nightmare for a young mother from Perth, Western Australia, following routine cosmetic surgery in Vietnam. Chloe Mowday, 31, underwent a rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty in Da Nang before continuing her family's Southeast Asian travels.
However, just hours after returning to her hotel, her condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to organ shutdown and temporary death before she was placed in intensive care. Her brother suspects toxic shock syndrome as a potential cause, noting the significant language barrier in understanding her medical situation.
The family is now desperately seeking funds for an expensive air ambulance to repatriate Chloe to Australia, where doctors believe she has a better chance of recovery. They have already raised a portion of the significant costs needed for her medical transport and ongoing care.
