Family Demands Ban on Brazilian Butt Lift After Mother’s Death

The family of Alice Webb, a 33-year-old mother of five from Gloucestershire, is calling for a ban on the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure following her tragic death after a non-surgical treatment. Alice died after visiting a local clinic where a substance was injected into her body, leading to severe complications. In the wake of her passing, two individuals were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter but were later released on bail, with one person facing no further action as of September 2022.

Alice’s family expressed their grief and frustration in a statement to ITV News, urging the government to take immediate action. They emphasized the need for a comprehensive ban on BBL procedures until regulations can ensure safe practices. “It has been over a year since Alice passed away and we are still waiting for the government to implement the changes to the law which are essential to stop further people dying from these botched BBL procedures,” they stated.

The family’s statement highlighted their ongoing pain. “The last year has been horrendous for all of Alice’s family and friends, and we would hate for another family to have to go through what we have.” They believe that immediate action is necessary, stating that “there should have been a blanket ban on these procedures until it could be understood how they can be performed safely and regulated.”

Concerns over the safety of BBL procedures have been raised for years by various organizations, including Save Face. Despite these warnings, the government has not enacted significant reforms. The family criticized the lack of decisive action, saying, “There has been plenty of talk from the government around changes to the law over the last year, but talking is not achieving anything. Action is what is required, before what happened to Alice happens to someone else.”

In response to the growing concerns about cosmetic procedures, a spokesperson from the Department of Health and Social Care stated, “It is disgraceful that people have been left with life-changing physical and emotional scars from botched cosmetic procedures carried out by unqualified practitioners.” The spokesperson noted that new regulations are being developed to ensure that only qualified healthcare professionals can conduct such procedures.

The spokesperson also advised individuals considering cosmetic treatments to thoroughly research their provider’s qualifications and track record. “Our message is to be extremely wary of treatments that seem too good to be true – your health is not worth the risk,” they added.

ITV News has produced a documentary that includes an undercover investigation into the risks associated with Britain’s backstreet cosmetic surgery industry, shedding light on the dangers many patients face when seeking aesthetic procedures. As the debate surrounding the safety of BBLs continues, Alice Webb’s family remains resolute in their demand for immediate legal changes to protect others from experiencing similar tragedies.