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29-year-old woman dies after suffering four cardiac arrests during liposuction procedure on knee

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Updated 13:51 9 Nov 2023 GMTPublished 13:52 9 Nov 2023 GMT

29-year-old woman dies after suffering four cardiac arrests during liposuction procedure on knee

She suffered four cardiac arrests

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

A woman has died following a cosmetic surgery procedure, leaving people shocked all over the globe.

Brazilian influencer, Luana Andrade, tragically passed away after suffering four cardiac arrests following a liposuction procedure on her knee.

The 29-year-old influencer's cause of death was listed as a pulmonary embolism following fatal complications during the surgery which was performed by a private doctor and anaesthetist hired by Luana's family in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Brazilian influencer, Luana Andrade, suffered four cardiac arrests following knee liposuction surgery.
Instagram/@luandradel

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Now, if you're anything like me, you probably didn't know that knee liposuction was even a thing.

Well, it 100 percent is and involves the removal of fat deposits from the inner part of the knee which is commonly done in conjunction with liposuction of the thighs to achieve a more contoured look.

The procedure is usually performed under local anaesthesia and involves minimal downtime, pain, bleeding and swelling.

However, it's clear the surgery comes with some pretty major risks.

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Dr. Diovane Ruaro - a plastic surgeon and president of the Brazilian College of Plastic Surgery - told Brazilian news outlet, Metropoles, that Luana was in seemingly good health before the surgery commenced.

The 29-year-old was reportedly in good health before the procedure.
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"An adequate pre-operative procedure was carried out, however, unfortunately, this fatality occurred, which saddens us," Ruaro said.

"In fact, plastic surgeries, including liposuction, can have uneventful and, occasionally, fatal complications."

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São Luiz Hospital said: "The surgery was interrupted and the patient underwent tests that revealed massive thrombosis.

"She was transferred to the ICU where she underwent medication and hemodynamic treatment."

Luana, who worked as a model and also owned her own clothing brand, Lukand, went into cardiac arrest about two and a half hours after the surgery and was later pronounced dead around 5:30am Tuesday (7 November).

Dr Eduardo Teixeira from the Brazilian College of Plastic Surgery told the news outlet: "There is no risk-free surgery, nor any medical procedure that does not involve some type of risk, especially when it is a surgical procedure."

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Luana's boyfriend, Joao Hadad, has posted a heartfelt tribute to his late girlfriend.
Instagram/@luandradel

Luana and her grieving boyfriend, Joao Hadad, appeared in the reality show, Power Couple Brasil 6, which aired last year.

Joao has since posted a heartfelt tribute to his late girlfriend of two years on Instagram.

"I am torn apart and living my biggest nightmare. A part of me left," he penned.

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"We built a beautiful story and lived our dreams intensely," Joao added. "In addition to being a girlfriend, you are and will always be a partner beyond life, my love.

"You are my light, princess. I ask that you continue to watch over me and all of us from above. I will always love you, from now until eternity!"

Featured Image Credit: Instagram/@luandradel

Topics: Health, Instagram, News, Social media

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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