Alice Webb, a 33-year-old mother of five, has tragically become the first person to die in the UK following a non-surgical liquid Brazilian butt lift (BBL). Alice fell ill shortly after undergoing the procedure and passed away at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Her death has prompted an investigation by Gloucestershire Police, leading to the arrest of two individuals on suspicion of manslaughter. Both suspects have since been released on police bail.

 

The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of non-surgical BBL procedures. **Save Face**, a UK organization that accredits practitioners offering non-surgical cosmetic treatments, has been actively advocating for a ban on these high-risk procedures. Speaking about Alice's death, Ashton Collins, the director of Save Face, expressed deep frustration, stating, “It makes me incredibly sad and angry that Alice’s death could and should have been prevented.” The organization has been warning the government since December 2023, urging them to take immediate action to outlaw liquid BBLs, which have led to life-threatening complications for many women.

 

Ms. Webb's death marks the first known fatality from a non-surgical BBL in the UK. However, Save Face has reported over 500 women suffering from serious complications, with many developing sepsis or requiring corrective surgery. Ms. Collins emphasized that liquid BBL procedures are often falsely advertised on social media as risk-free and cheaper alternatives to surgical methods. “Liquid BBL procedures are a crisis waiting to happen,” she said. “All of the procedures reported to us were carried out by non-healthcare practitioners who are performing incredibly dangerous procedures in unsterile environments.”

 

The BBL procedure involves the injection of hyaluronic acid to reshape the buttocks. While this procedure is technically legal in the UK, it can be performed by unqualified individuals, increasing the risk of complications. Data has shown that botched procedures have left many women permanently disfigured, requiring extensive corrective surgery. One woman, who spoke to *The Independent*, shared how she was placed in a coma for four days following a liquid bum lift that went wrong, leaving her with long-term pain in her chest and arms.

 

Alice Webb’s death has not only ignited public outrage but also shone a light on the dark side of the booming cosmetic surgery industry, which remains largely unregulated in many aspects. Her partner, Dane Knight, shared a heartfelt message on Facebook, thanking family and friends for their support during this difficult time. He wrote, “Please, please have these five girls’ feelings at heart here.” In what is believed to be Alice’s final Facebook post, she shared a photo of a pumpkin that had been given to her by a relative, captioning it simply: “How cute.”

 

Alice’s best friend, Amy Seville, also took to social media to express her grief. “You were the best friend anyone could ever ask for. I’m heartbroken that you had to grow your angel wings,” she wrote. “Life will never be the same again.”

Save Face’s ongoing efforts to ban non-surgical BBLs have gained new urgency following Alice’s death. “We launched a campaign in December 2023 calling upon the government to take urgent action to ban these procedures,” Ms. Collins said, adding, “I am devastated by the news of Alice’s passing.”

 

The debate over the safety of cosmetic procedures, particularly those performed by unqualified individuals, is gaining traction. The Independent has recently reported hundreds of cases of women being rushed to the hospital after receiving botched cosmetic treatments from unregulated practitioners. Despite these warnings, the popularity of such procedures continues to rise, fueled by social media and promises of quick, affordable results. However, as Alice Webb’s tragic death illustrates, the risks of these treatments can be devastating, and the calls for stricter regulation are growing louder.

 

Based on a report from: The Independent 2024-09-28

 

 

 

 

I was thinking of saying something cheeky but sadly the reality is 5 kids were orphaned .my condolences to her family and those poor kids.it’s amazing to me the effort women exert to look sexy,just exercising eating healthy and to me they are just fine no artificial stuff required a sad 😞 story 

53 minutes ago, Social Media said:

 

Alice Webb, a 33-year-old mother of five, has tragically become the first person to die in the UK following a non-surgical liquid Brazilian butt lift (BBL).

A good diet and the right exercise will achieve the same results. 

 

Lazy people. 

 

Edited September 27, 20241 yr by SAFETY FIRST

RIP.

 

Five children by an entirely unnecessary medical procedure, the demand for which is driven by the promotion for profit of cosmetic surgery.

 

1 hour ago, Social Media said:

Ms. Webb's death marks the first known fatality from a non-surgical BBL in the UK. However, Save Face has reported over 500 women suffering from serious complications, with many developing sepsis or requiring corrective surgery.

Undoubtedly an outcome that is left to the NHS to deal with.

 

As so often, privatized profits, socialized costs.

 

 

33 and 5 kids, oh my 

 this was happening for a while  ...  so sad ....dumb

did anyone force her?

Sorry kids, you had an idiot for a mother that was probably influenced by idiot tik tok influencers and the idiotic tik tok beauty agenda.

4 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Sorry kids, you had an idiot for a mother that was probably influenced by idiot tik tok influencers and the idiotic tik tok beauty agenda.

Everyone using social media is influenced by what is presented to them on the platforms they use.

Darwin awards have started early.

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Everyone using social media is influenced by what is presented to them on the platforms they use.

But not everybody decides to undergo life threatening procedures like the one she  chose. 

  A generally harmless substance like cannabis can potentially have a serious effect on those with pre existing psychiatric conditions, and some consider that justification for an outright ban.   Perhaps not only this procedure but  social media  itself should be considered for an outright ban considering the effect it can have on people?

        Personally I see daily examples that  the zombification of future generations is well underway, and with no efforts on behalf of the "authorities" to stop this  I can only assume they approve

Edited September 28, 20241 yr by Bday Prang

5 hours ago, Hummin said:

33 and 5 kids, oh my 

Yeah shocking, her council estate neighbours would  have managed that ( with 5 different fathers)  before they reached 20    At 33 she is grandmother material by now

6 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Undoubtedly an outcome that is left to the NHS to deal with

Which in effect means the tax payer picks up the bill.   And to think there has been talk of denying treatment to smokers.

Her own, selfish , stupid vanity,  has now left 5 kids with out a mum.

Just stupid. 

Darwin 101.

3 minutes ago, rocketboy2 said:

Her own, selfish , stupid vanity,  has now left 5 kids with out a mum.

Just stupid. 

Darwin 101.

She has actually done them a favour,  they just don't know it yet 

Could I be so crude and shallow to point out that if she has already had 5 kids, that she should have other things on her mind and maybe her body isn't what it used to be in other areas, anyway. I'm not the one who's saying a woman's looks is the be all and end all, and she was the one who was vain enough to want this procedure to 'improve or enhance' her looks.

 

Very sad and feel for her kids.

7 hours ago, Social Media said:

One woman, who spoke to *The Independent*, shared how she was placed in a coma for four days following a liquid bum lift that went wrong, leaving her with long-term pain in her chest and arms.

The procedure is obviously not suitable for everybody, I would imagine some seeking it are morbidly obese, however the unqualified practitioners are unlikely to advise them against it

2 minutes ago, 2long said:

Could I be so crude and shallow to point out that if she has already had 5 kids, that she should have other things on her mind and maybe her body isn't what it used to be in other areas, anyway. I'm not the one who's saying a woman's looks is the be all and end all, and she was the one who was vain enough to want this procedure to 'improve or enhance' her looks.

 

Very sad and feel for her kids.

Most women undergoing such treatment will vehemently state that they don't do it to impress men , preferring to claim that they do it for themselves.    In reality they do it to attract compliments and "likes" from other women I think this is true for cosmetics generally

4 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

She has actually done them a favour,  they just don't know it yet 

Perhaps the most twisted post I’ve ever read on this forum.

 

 

5 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

The procedure is obviously not suitable for everybody, I would imagine some seeking it are morbidly obese, however the unqualified practitioners are unlikely to advise them against it

Manyu informed opinions from you on the topic. What is your expertise in this?

8 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Everyone using social media is influenced by what is presented to them on the platforms they use.

Everyone? I doubt it.

6 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

The procedure is obviously not suitable for everybody, I would imagine some seeking it are morbidly obese, however the unqualified practitioners are unlikely to advise them against it

This treatment was to lift her butt not make it smaller, quite the opposite.

1 hour ago, stevenl said:

Manyu informed opinions from you on the topic. What is your expertise in this?

Many uninformed opinions.... that should read.

1 hour ago, stevenl said:

Manyu informed opinions from you on the topic. What is your expertise in this?

I'm not claiming to be an expert, unlike some of the fraudsters who carry  the procedure , I think its those considering having this done that need to inform themselves, I know enough not to consider it,thank you very much

1 hour ago, youreavinalaff said:

Everyone? I doubt it.

Because of course some people have brains that are impervious to what they see, hear and read.

Very sad.

 

You'd think a young mum of 5 would have other things to worry about and better things to spend their money on.