A British mother has died after undergoing a Brazilian butt lift in Turkey that she hoped would change her life.
Kaydell Brown, 38, from Sheffield, paid £5,400 for a “mummy MVI” – a package deal that included a Brazilian bum lift, a tummy tuck and a breast enlargement operation. The cost in Britain would have been around £15,000.
The hairdresser underwent the procedures at the Expert Clinic in Istanbul on the morning of March 26, 2024, but never came out.
Her heartbroken sister Leanne, 40, who was due to undergo the same surgery, criticised the Turkish clinic, calling it a “temporary carnage that needs to be closed”.
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Kaydell Brown, 38 (pictured), died after undergoing cosmetic surgery in Turkey
Kaydell’s heartbroken sister Leanne, 40, (left), criticised the Turkish clinic, calling it a “temporary carnage that needs to be closed”.
Kaydell, a mother of two, is pictured with her children.
Leanne said that after doctors told her about her sister’s death, they handed her an envelope containing cash and booked her a place on the next flight home.
“It’s like saying, ‘I’m sorry, she’s dead, here’s your plane ticket,'” he said. Pay TV.
Kaydell hoped the surgery would allow her to get her life back on track after gaining weight due to an ankle injury, according to her sister.
Leanne said: “She was so happy. She was excited. We were smiling, laughing and she just wanted to get there and finish the job.”
Two days later, Kaydell went into the operating room in the morning for the operation, which was supposed to last five hours.
But 10 hours later, her sister Leanne was told the surgery had tragically killed her sister.
‘That same afternoon I was told that he had not survived. I couldn’t believe it. I was still in a room waiting for him to come back. I had asked several times how long he was going to be there and they told me: “He’s coming.”
Kaydell hoped the surgery would allow her to get her life back on track after gaining weight due to a broken ankle, according to her sister.
The hairdresser underwent the procedures at the Expert Clinic in Istanbul on the morning of March 26, 2024, but never came out.
After her request to view her sister’s body was refused, Leanne was forced to return to England without her loved one.
The clinic’s expert told ITV News: “An internal investigation found no wrongdoing and Kaydell’s death was likely caused by fat blocking a blood vessel, which can happen during this type of surgery.”
Kaydell’s surgeon, Dr. Sinem Singin, said her death was caused by known complications associated with the surgery and not medical negligence.
A government spokesman said: ‘Our condolences are with the family of Kaydell Brown.
Kaydell’s family was devastated by the shocking tragedy.
‘The UK Government has been actively engaging with the Turkish Government on how to support the safety of patients who decide they wish to travel to Turkey for medical treatment.’
‘We urge anyone considering a cosmetic procedure abroad to research the treatment in question, the qualifications of their doctor and the regulations that apply in the country they are travelling to.’
The UK government said its officials were in contact with Turkish authorities regarding the death of the mother of two.
A British pathologist’s findings after examining Kaydell’s body tissue led to the opening of an inquest, which has been adjourned until early 2025.
Turkish authorities have not yet informed Kaydell’s family of the cause of death.
The Foreign Office said 28 Britons have died after undergoing cosmetic surgery in Turkey since 2019.
MailOnline has contacted the clinic for comment.