The husband of a woman who died after a botched breast augmentation procedure spoke of his anguish in a heartbreaking statement read to the court.
Jean Huang, 35, died from an overdose of anesthetic given to her by Jie Shao, who was not a registered doctor in Australia, at a beauty clinic in Chippendale in 2017.
Ms Shao, 40, was found guilty of manslaughter following a three-week trial in Sydney’s Downing Center District Court in March and had a sentencing hearing on Friday.
The court heard Shao administered Tramadol sourced from Portugal and not approved for use in Australia, the local anesthetic Lidocaine and a breast filler sourced from Korea and also not approved for use, the Daily Telegraph reported.
During the procedure, Ms. Huang slurred her speech, then foamed at the mouth and convulsed before an ambulance was called.
Paramedics were able to restart Ms Huang’s heart, but tragically she was declared brain dead in hospital.
Ms. Huang’s life support was turned off on September 1, 2017.
Jie Shao (pictured) was found guilty of manslaughter after a three-week trial in Sydney’s Downing Center District Court in March.
A jury found Shao guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March.
At Shao’s sentencing hearing on Friday, Crown prosecutor Sara Gul said the matter was serious and would require a prison sentence.
“(The) life of a much-loved, high-achieving and vibrant (woman) … was cut short,” he said.
He also told the court that Shao, who had flown in from China in the days before the operation, had misrepresented his medical credentials on WeChat.
The court heard emotional statements from Ms. Huang’s beloved mother and husband, news.com.au reported.
Ms. Huang’s mother said she will remember her daughter as “smart, beautiful, kind, generous and funny.”
She also said she was “haunted” by memories of the moment she was told her daughter was dying, and said she never had the chance to say goodbye.
Ms. Huang’s husband also spoke of his distress.
“Every night, the silence of the darkness outside prevents me from falling asleep,” he said.
“I can’t help but think about everything related to my wife and me at any time.”
Jean Huang (pictured) died from an overdose of anesthetic administered during a procedure at a beauty clinic in Chippendale.
Ms. Shao, a Chinese national, He has expressed deep remorse and acknowledged that he was at least partially responsible for Ms Huang’s death, the court heard.
Shao’s lawyer, Winston Terracini SC, said his client blamed herself.
“His passing will remain with me throughout my life,” Mr. Terracini read in sections of a psychological report.
‘Maybe it wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t come to Australia.
‘I am not familiar with Australian customs and should not have agreed.
“I really regret coming to Australia.”
Judge Timothy Gartelmann reserved his opinion.
Shao’s sentencing is scheduled for July 4.
