Inside Miami’s deadly plastic surgery industry | Fault Lines Documentary

In this episode of Fault Lines, we look into Florida’s cosmetic surgery industry, which has made national headlines for its high incidence of patient death and disfigurement, especially with regard to the extremely popular Brazilian butt lift (BBL) surgeries.
The Florida Board of Medicine has spent years trying to place guardrails on the industry, particularly with regard to BBL surgeries, but our investigation reveals a pattern of surgeons engaging in unsafe practices and lobbying lawmakers to allow them to continue doing so.
Producer: Nicolas Pollock
Correspondent: Natasha Del Toro
Director of Photography: Jeremy Raff
Editor: Warwick Meade
Executive Producer: Laila Al-Arian
Fact Checker: Abdulai Bah
Digital Producer: Riham Mansour
Sound Mixer: Linus Bergman
Production Manager: Anabelle Rojas
Archivist: Shelley Simpson
Special Thanks: Diarmuid Jeffreys, Rafi Mustafa
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[@ivainyamutsamba8540]

Amazing 😍 work yet again⊂⁠(⁠(⁠・⁠▽⁠・⁠)⁠)⁠⊃

[@ladyhonor822]

❤ Thank You. I'm just praying for 🌍🙈🕯️🕯️🕯️☦️🫀

[@painfreesunrise]

society is SO superficial nowadays.... I would never have plastic surgery, I am a little overweight too. But thats quite normal when you are over 50, looks are not all that matters! I didnt pick my best friends for their looks, but for their good hearts!

[@netasezan9300]

There's no refund for your life you fool!

[@LuvableAF]

If these "cheap " doctors did the math, they could hire an Anesthesiologist, charge 3 times more, and only do two a day like a reputable surgeon. (instead of 8 a day lol/WOW-eye opening in regards to a Good plastic surgeon, compared to one in a Mall)

[@freden9234]

Hearing that woman talk about going in for her own BBL one week after her friend died as a result of the same surgery because “there’s no refund” gives new meaning to the phrase “your money or your life.” So sad. It could very well have been her money AND her life.

[@scratchy1704]

Vanity basically.

[@Black0bsidian]

She said she’s addicted to the surgery like ppl get addicted to gambling. Makes sense. You don’t care about anything but what you want. And for her it’s the perfect body.

[@jenniesmythe8188]

More like the prefect definition of a moron

[@kush4286]

I bet that’s not the last one she goes for. 😅

[@BriaBarrows]

Whew, I said what?!” Out loud cause that’s crazy

[@amen-racritchlow5911]

Forget the refund. I had a bbl booked, paid for, flights booked suitcases packed and I CANCELLED and i took the loss as a blessing because i still had my life. Please think it through Queens and stay safe ❤

[@shatoniathompson1143]

A valuable lesson

[@zuglymonster]

I'm so glad you decided your life was more valuable, but as much as I watch these horror stories I still in the back of my mind think "I wish I could be beautiful". The way media can mess with your mind is wild

[@newworldlord643]

wow! happy for u , sorry u lost money, why did u cancel love??

[@snickerdoodles787]

Why cancel?

[@whatshedoing8993]

I’m glad you followed your heart and your mind first.

[@martafox85]

When I was a teenager I was often told by my relatives that I had an ugly nose and small breast. When I got older I did rhinoplasty and breast augmentation. Now that it’s fixed my mom told me if I were 10 centimeters taller I would look better. I was shocked to hear that. For some people you will never be good enough. I distant myself from my relatives and got a psychologist to fix my trauma and to love myself the way I am. I would suggest to work with psychologist before doing any procedure to make others happy and to look according to stereotypes. It’s important yo learn to love yourself first and work with your insecurities.

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

such a good point! better to spend that money on therapy first...

[@eesa_1980]

You don't need a new body, you need new relatives!

[@wonder111000]

do it if you feel you need to do it and especially not for others. The therapy option is a great idea

[@Mysterious666.]

So glad u luv yourself now 💓😍

[@loyaldogpublishingllc915]

Call your mom out , then step away for awhile ...she is reflecting dislike of something she feels of herself...As a mom , I dont understand this. But I to have experienced it with my family and That has kept me more and more separated from them. You are beautiful just the way god made you❤

[@777jones]

The grandfather is very honorable and is the voice of medical professionalism.

[@mrgadget1485]

A surgery that nobody needs, but everybody wants. What a time we're living...

[@SN-bl6xm]

Yes, it’s a crazy time we are living in. My sister who has eating disorders since 30 years, is thin like pencil but had a beauty operation done 7 years ago. She had some kind of a ballon inserted into her stomach so she will eat less. But my sister already hardly eats anything since she’s a teenager. I have no idea what doctor gave her that operation. 🤷🏻‍♀️ My sister actually needs to see a psychologist to help her. Oh wait, she’s a psychologist herself. 🙈

[@tamarabradberry9299]

I personally don't like the look. I have a butt and would give anything to get rid of it.

[@FaithandNova]

Not everyone there's a lot of us still out here that loves our natural body

[@evaadams8298]

@@FaithandNova yes I’m happy with my body...

[@danielle4295]

@@SN-bl6xm wow 😯, you just couldn’t make that up, so many plot twists. Whoever gave your sister that surgery should be struck off.

[@CD-xq1lc]

There is so much to unpack here. This woman went to a funeral of her friend and then a week later went in for the same surgery 😮 You hear about the side effects of social media and the damage it causes to children, but its interesting to see the influence it has on ADULTS. Comparison is the thief of joy.

[@acooksla]

Amen

[@cholst1]

Until we extend this critique beyond the current tech fads, to our actual societal problems, ain't shit gonna be solved.

[@HanaBaba-mo9yv]

So did she survive or die too?

[@littlelizzi3135]

That shocked me, to have the same surgery that just killed your friend - the social pressure must be huge. It breaks my heart what people find important 😢

[@VeRonicaMitchell-ii1pm]

The last sentence of your post is powerful

[@janaeyoung6896]

“Those doctors are a disgrace to medicine” I felt that in my bones when he said that. So sad what happened to these women.

[@urgentcaredr]

So right!

[@Stephtheencourager]

Me too!

[@Hollylivengood]

And they all looked good. They looked better before their surgeries than after.

[@koriewilliams7076]

I did too.

[@jayfromcali7091]

.

[@iamReptar]

Im glad I started the gym. Heres what I have benefited: Stronger body More muscle Patience Self love Self appreciation Hard work Motivation Time alone, time to me Allowing me to feel sexy and strong Challenging myself Stepping out of my comfort Positivity Energetic Inspiration to others Commitment Pain free Non life threatening Cheap Im a year and a half post partum, second pregnancy, my body is better than before kids. 200lbs to 165lbs. Patienceeeeeeeee and practice self affirmation and love is key. You are what you eat! Give yourself a year. Give your body a chance❤

[@krystle7641]

You just motivated me! Let’s go!! 💪

[@same5952]

Go girl! Bravo!

[@samanthadavies3366]

100% true ❤

[@iamReptar]

-Fasting is also important!!!!! -Dont drink calories -Sauces/syrups/dressings on the side. -5 to 10k steps a day or 5 mi run every other day. -Stair master is a FAT KILLER. Do it for a week on level 3 and increase by one level every new week. You got this ladies!!!!!!!!!!

[@personalcheeses8073]

Same, I love using in the gym. I look great and that has given me lots of confidence. And I’m not obsessed with it either. I am not there everyday.

[@ceciliaque5564]

It's not just bbls I had a friend who was denied a breast augmentation in Washington DC because of irregular heartbeat beat. She went to Miami and found one of these quacks to perform the surgery. She's been in a vegetable state for the last 15 years. So much pressure on women to look a certain way. We just gotta learn to love ourselves how we are.

[@pacific3120]

Wow, sorry!

[@sventer198]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.

[@TaraH195]

Jeez.... this is sad. I am so sorry this happened to you, to miss your friend now. That doctor in DC did so well that he/she denied her that surgery due to medical reasons. That is what a real and sencere doctor should always do. Your friend has to live in a vegetable state for the rest of her life due to her choosing to still have a cosmetic surgery despite a qualified doctor told her not to. It truly is a sad thing that could have been prevented. And the doctor in Miami should get put in jail. He/she should have known better.

[@MM-vo6rl]

There is so much pressure on women... You're right 😢 ... Sometimes, hanging around the wrong people can lead you to this sort of garbage. Sort of like when you hang around bad people who are into drugs. More than likely, they'll pull you down with them if you're not strong enough..

[@chedebnam6025]

Prayers

[@robertdavis1084]

As an American who resides in Germany, I can tell you that America’s emphasis on appearance is at the core of this problem. Fake is the new norm in America and no one seems to value being natural and real. As long as people, women in particular, can look a certain way, they are willing to literally risk it all. Yes, being satisfied with your appearance is important, but I will remind you that anyone who defines himself by looks is going to have a hard time in life because looks are temporary; your character is permanent.

[@cutthechicken194]

I'm an American, I'm some one & I value in being natural.

[@thankthelord4536]

Can't wait until this fad fades away.

[@italianlessonsnyc1176]

Italy is the same way. They are becoming image obsessed over there and it’s not too far from Germany.

[@robertdavis1084]

@@italianlessonsnyc1176 I’ve been there several times and I agree with you. It’s not nearly as bad as America, but it is absolutely getting worse.

[@dounia1753]

@@italianlessonsnyc1176 in italy they are obsessed about SKINNY FIGURE, BBL, Breast implants no one care here just be skinny and u r beautiful, it is toxic too...

[@leeannamaiyang5495]

All my friends have had BBL done too. They all try to get me to do it too. The risks scares me and my mom has always told me since I was a little girl to embrace and love what God has given me.

[@angelikadepelika3758]

Listen to your mom! Its not worth it and its just a trend body anyways, you properly would not want to look like that in 15 years. You have found this video for a reason.

[@lioness505]

Don't ever forget that girrrl love you ❤️

[@StrangeQuark-kp6kb]

But the worst thing is they (almost) all look awful! Why would anyone want to have lumpy, asymmetric, fat ass? It's one thing to have nice, round firm ass you get from exercising, but BBL gets you ugly looking ass most of us want to get rid of in the first place.

[@saitenbacher2528]

Seems to me like you'd better switch your circle of friends...

[@daily9930]

Don't do it. These women look ridiculous unfortunately they don't see it themselves. What respectable men is walking around with a woman looking like that. Look at the Kardashians they can't find a decent man if they life depended on it except Kourtney. beyonce is married to jailbird 53 year old thug craving beckies as she sang in her song. Nicki is marrier to a convicted P and murderer, Jenifer can't keep a man if her life depended on it the drunk she has know we soon enough walk out running back to his exwife that don't want him anymore and the list continues. The first women I don't know if she bleached her skin or whatever but she looks very ill and more like the walking dead a BBL is the least of her worries. These women only attract thugs. Your friends don't have good intentions let that sink in. I thank god everyday that I am size 6 UK, slim, tiny waste naturally who wants to look like a walking buffalo with a big fat fake behind. Top notch men don't go for the builder bodies like that unless they pay them to use as human toilets etc.. I have never ever seen a top notch men with women like that. Most women are just normal looking and have natural bodies or naturally pretty with maybe some tweakes. Only losers, bums, cheaters, men that go from woman to woman and black guys are into that. Go to the gym if you have flat behind looks way better. The tattooted latina sorry her behind and her body looks disgusting these women are fooling themselves. They look horrible, Kim K and the Karcrasians look horrible at least they became rich by looking like clowns and now scrambeling for a decent white guy. By the way I am South American and from african decent in Europe. I would not have a BBL if my live depended on it. Yes, I was ridiculed for being slim etc...saying all kinds of nonsense by black men and women. I have the last laugh because I can pull any wealthy affluent man, living a good live. Because let's face it they are doing it to be sexy for men but what kind of men. You better get your mind right.....these women are not the women you want to hang around with. Listen to your mother she knows best. Do you see BBL women with good careers most? Either working a low paid job, stripper in the usa, onlyfans or in the entertainment industry or some sort, trying to be instamodels etc.., fake fitness coaches all the while working as escorts on the down low.

[@junham317]

I am 46, which mesns I grew up with the beauty standards of: The Supermodel area, Kate Moss and the Heroin chic, the so calles Healthy Models like Elle McPherson, Heidi Klum and Giselle. Then came Kadashians. If I would operate my body every time there was a new beauty standard, just imagine! LOVE YOURSELF. Not the Instagram filter.

[@shannonshannonbobannon5040]

Same.

[@wintertontoday]

I'm 34 and also know such models - and I think they are top, as well as the great starlets like Grace Kelly, Kim Novak, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Marilyn Monroe, Rita Heyworth yadda yadda

[@babdullah5025]

So true. Beauty standards always change.

[@mouseymousey02]

The real trick is you aren't supposed to operate...you're supposed to fade into the background after 25 (so old! /s) and let some other young naive person into the limelight...

[@lfd4967]

How sad.

[@margievalles4241]

I was unhappy with my body. I was considered obese and had a flat butt. but at 37 I joined a gym and got a personal trainer. I also got a certification in holistic nutrition. Now at 47 I got an hourglass shape. I built my body over time and I’m proud of it. I still have a lil pouch with stretch marks and with lower body fat my boobs are saggy but who cares!No one’s perfect but to get plastic surgery or a cosmetic procedure is a no for me. There’s so much that can go wrong! I just hate that there’s so much pressure to look a certain way and I’m so glad I am strong willed and won’t even get Botox! I just want to age gracefully and in peace! Your lifestyle matters. Diet, exercise, sleep, no alcohol, no smoking, family, friends, mental and spiritual health all matter!

[@BriaBarrows]

Love this. My mom’s a nutritionist as well. I thank her always for her health tips

[@haveagreatday3664]

Love that! I try and count my calories, stay active, wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun, and do small procedures regularly (like botox and chemical peels) so I don’t need to do any crazy drastic plastic surgeries later. It’s definitely easier to prevent than fix when it comes to aesthetics.

[@serious7179]

This is the key! You can't be perfect, but you can improve your health and life by taking care of your body ❤

[@mankind8088]

It's that simple but 90% of scamerican citizens are narcissistic and lazy

[@roxanemarquez7825]

I have in recent years dedicated more of my time and energy to better health, nutrition and exercise. I agree with you 💯

[@_nafisa_]

When everyone in your friend group got BBL, the conclusion shouldn't be "i should get a bbl" but rather "i should change my friend group". I'm in my twenties and as im growing older, i just want to be mentally and physically healthy nothing else matters in this short life.

[@Pheneria-dv6zw]

Peel pressure is real change your friends

[@ashleyj7011]

💯💯💯

[@UnknownUnknown-oh2tw]

As long as they're not pressuring you & supporting what you want to do with your body I don't understand why you would change your friend group because they got bbl's lol.

[@claudiaposternak3467]

I have a friend who lives in Miami and all she thinks and talks is about physical beauty. I am done with her being so shallow

[@ms.e9393]

Yeah peer pressure can be rough

[@munnirokz1]

This documentary shows how important it is to love yourself and respect yourself. There was a time when I felt so insecure that I wanted to change everything about me, but then I also started to love me for me, though I felt ugly, I loved my ugly self and then sometimes I felt pretty and loved my pretty self. It’s extremely important to love and respect ourselves. Our body is a temple.

[@itsinesantonio]

Exactly 💯

[@moogleking]

Facts

[@deejay7339]

This is a symptom of a self centered society in America.. When you value your bottom over all else.

[@videorocketzmillar007milla5]

Right. I've had 3 children and 2 c sections. I embrace my flab. Just exercise eat less and it is going away. These dear women just work on the inside and the outside will follow🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rochcarothers-ts3jx]

Yes,keep your head reasonable.

[@StyledByBri-i9o]

These women didn’t know that these influencers don’t really look like the pictures they post. It’s heavy editing and everything

[@hanhkelley369]

Exactly! 👍

[@AA-yc9dq]

Not just that, the results they want are almost impossible after one round. Most of these IG model get in two or three times.

[@jazleen5743]

also they have OF accounts and they get paid to sleep with rich men who pay for surgeries, its prostitution disguised as "influencers" disgusting culture.

[@OpticalArxenal]

This, but also the whole aesthetics pressure from other people not knowing how they work, what surgery risks are, and then just say "work out more/just get surgery"

[@imitationsofmyself]

@@StyledByBri-i9o neither do celebrities look like their photos!

[@SamanthaD89]

The fact that Dr. Alvarez caused a patients death and then turned around and sued, lobbied against an emergency rule that would make the procedure safer for his patients is disgusting. That shows a lot about his character and ethics as a physician. They have the nerve to call themselves “surgeons for safety”, what a joke. SMH

[@niominati]

What was that

[@CamJames]

every evil lobbying group in the country has a name that sounds generic and soft like that.

[@Obiamajoyisrmd]

Go to the gym, exercise, and eat healthy. The human body is not to be treated like a 4-door sedan going to an auto body shop.

[@jessikajane4967]

​@Obi Amajoyi Sr., MD the gym can't change certain things. Stop with that crap 🙄

[@AQGOAT24]

@@Obiamajoyisrmd I mean sure, but Doctors should also in theory care about patient theory. Not be greedy scum

[@thaianar4197]

I am Brazilian living in Miami since 2018, and one thing I can say: is scaring how this clinics are so popular like hair salons. Also the results are so weird no worth at all. Pay for therapy or a fitness coach with this money, accept yourself and enjoy your health 🎉❤

[@askajk5895]

Thank you!!! The absolutely best statement someone has said!!! We can blame the industries greed, but 💯 need to talk about patients mental health!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Bubbles-od2tv]

I’ve a question about bbl. What happens if they run and lose weight? How does that affect the fat that was placed on the butt? Does it just melt away? Does it melt away evenly or strangely? I’ve noticed that kim kardashian never gets photographed live, and she wears a towel to cover her butt in public

[@moremiaj4786]

Thank you so much for having the audacity to say it.... A lot of those women needed exercise/a diet plan/weightloss plan more than a BBL.

[@amen-racritchlow5911]

"Accept yourself and enjoy your health" Very well said ❤

[@rosameijering5161]

@@moremiaj4786 yes they cannot find the discipline or are decieved by these industry diets that are not healthy at all. That is why they say they could never manage to lose weight. (If money was the problem they would not pay this money on these surgeries)

[@user-tx9gs5ef8o]

I don’t have butt, boobs, not pretty but not ugly. But I have the confidence and self esteem. If nobody likes me, it doesn’t matter. As long as I love myself.

[@MzScarredBeauty]

Exactly ❤

[@sarasalone3060]

Having no butt and boob is definitely more attractive body then those obvious fake and unnatural BBL people try to deny about. Nothing is more attractive and beautiful then the body the God has given her !!!

[@sassynj1264]

Yessssss 💯❤

[@souadelamraoui2813]

Well done. Be and Live your life the way you want to not the way the others want you to be or live

[@artscraftsunlimited8438]

I love your attitude.

[@F0xyTr0xy]

My best friend got CATFISHED at a clinic in Miami!! She scheduled a BBL with one surgeon, but the day of the surgery, another surgeon she never met came in. She thankfully said no, she wanted the surgeon she scheduled with because she had great reviews. They tried to pressure her, but she stayed strong. They tried to say she was wrong,but she had messages to prove who she scheduled with. She got her surgery with the surgeon she had picked, and after they wheeled her out and left her outside to wait for her mom to pick her up. Worst almost nonexistent aftercare I have ever heard of.

[@elliewillow4556]

They were punishing her for speaking up. Legally they have to do her surgery and uphold what they promised. They just ditched her when she woke up

[@sonikaur343]

I’m a trained athlete, I ran long distance for almost 18 years. In 2019 I got diagnosed with Adenomyosis and I gained 25kg, I’m 4 sizes bigger and people comment on my weight all the time. One thing that never crosses my mind is liposuction. I look forward to the day I’m well again and I can run again. We need to be happy in our skin! Perfection comes from inside. Be happy with who you are! 🙌🏼

[@roxydee1452]

Stay strong!❤ I'm an athletic woman with endometriosis and I can say nearly all my post-pubescent weight gains and losses have been hormone related. Nothing to do with whether I've been "good" or "bad" with my food choices. (And grown women have seriously got to stop using those terms...!)

[@lizkim1546]

Wishing you a good health and better day!!

[@dinaboop]

yes!

[@missjoy6685]

I’m sorry to hear you’re currently not able to run. I have Adenomyosis as well, it’s a complete nightmare. Blessings ❤

[@---nc3zc]

Best of luck on your journey! Thank you for sharing your testimony

[@BriaBarrows]

“I’m gambling with my body to get the perfect body,” she says with a smile. As if she didn’t see her friend in a casket smh

[@newworldlord643]

that was soooooo cringy to watch and like WTF is wrong with you?? its literally insane that your friend dying didnt shake u up, and her laughing about her addiction like its funny was weird. sick

[@christinay.6414]

it’s actually sick

[@rackcity5981]

Stupid is as Stupid does...

[@lolada-moan1669]

Very sick smh

[@Thollis1987]

In my opinion, she sounded nuts when she said it's an addiction.

[@dont_harsh_my_mellow]

This woman’s father was so eloquent to explain his emotions. He is 100% spot on. Wow.

[@mona__nyc]

Yessss. I loved listening to him speak

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Plastic Surgery Botox Suntik

[@lail111]

Grandfather.

[@KarenMelancon-l8i]

I'm sure I'm not alone in saying wholeheartedly THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THESE EXPERIENCES AND LOOKING OUT FOR OTHERS TO SPARE THEM ANY UNDUE SUFFERING. TRULY YOUR BROTHER'S KEEPER.

[@yvettetorres7829]

"A fat pulmonary embolism causes instant death". That's all I need to know to stay away from plastic surgery as I age gracefully.

[@sarahewson3607]

I’m 48 and I have been fat since about age 5. All my life I have felt like I didn’t belong and I feel as if I’ve only half existed all these years. Watching this documentary makes me realize that it doesn’t matter what size you are, society will always tell you you’re not good enough. The girl that was unhappy with her size after 3 babies? I would love to be her size, but she was lied to by social media. Now her babies will never have her to grow up with.

[@ggrij2004]

Good for you girl! You made it to 48! Congratulations, no cap, thats a milestone, im turning 40 this year and I don’t take my birthdays for granted!

[@user-nubiangoddess]

But she did multiple surgeries before she had those babies. The thing with these type of surgeries u av to go back to do maintenance

[@Mandi_Zwane89]

You took my thoughts and put them in to words. Literally. At this point the best choice is to be happy with yourself and comfortable with your body. I honestly rather remain fat than dead.

[@patriciawashington8780]

i wish we would teach our daughters that. they are beautiful big, small, short,tall, brown, pale, rich or poor.ladies you are beautiful

[@datboibutters]

People have been wanting to be thin, curvy, pretty, muscly, or handsome long before social media. I remember growing up and noticing how there were girls who were much cuter than me, dressed nicer than me even in the 1st grade. In high school my mother and I would goto the store, I’d bring in 20 clothing items into the dresser and after 10 min put 20 items on the return rack. No one once called me ugly, my family and friends were complimentive. The problem here was she went to a discount place.

[@sanres]

Saddest part of this is her grandpa is a doctor himself and he fully aware about the risks and yet he could do nothing to save her because she didn't tell him her intention... Must have been painful to that grandpa...

[@so.many.obstacles]

You can’t save adults from themselves. She was going to get the surgery regardless to what anyone said. The fact that she had a daughter wasn’t enough for her not to get the surgery, so what was her grandpa going to do?

[@lindabooker3512]

In my neighborhood, there lives a couple who put off a honeymoon in order to raise their two children. The children have finished hs, so this couple decided to take their long awaited honeymoon, 20 years later. While they were in Hawaii, they received an emergency call to return home. Their 8 month pregnant daughter was involved in a road rage car accident, killing her fiancé, brother herself and her baby. The accident was her fault. The other driver was seriously injured. The moral?.?…while the cat’s away, the mice will play (a dangerous game). The couple lost their whole family for the rest of their lives.😢

[@preetis6246]

@@so.many.obstacles she had three kids who are now motherless. She was selfish.

[@chinigirlX3]

@@lindabooker3512my god, these poor parents. I’d be devastated- after a life of hardship and of putting yourself on the back burner for your kids and now you can finally do something for yourself only to lose it all. May they find happiness again

[@lindabooker3512]

@@chinigirlX3 our community has not been the same. Thank you for taking the time to read our story. God bless and keep you.

[@gigilamoore2656]

I was nervous when I had my Gallbladder and Appendix out. No surgery is 100% safe.

[@lieschenmuller3042]

As a surgeon myself I am appalled by some people’s lack of responsibility and awareness. We are first and foremost obligated to our patients safety and well-being. These surgeons shouldn’t be allowed to be in an OR ever again.

[@patriciavandevelde5469]

Alex Campbell in Colombia cartagena allows 9 month pregnant 🤰 woman perform surgery on a belgium patient without the knowledge of the patient! Patient had to undergo 3 surgeries to remove the butchered surgery by his 9 month pregnant carolina restrepo!!!!!!!!!!@@@@

[@judeflowers2813]

Thank you Doctor! So succint and totally correct!

[@regalbeauty]

Indeed. Primum non nocere.

[@pugnacious1]

$$$$$$$$$

[@hoper8976]

They give real cosmetic surgeons a bad name.

[@Rotzfresh89]

I am a doctor and I think it is really important to educate women about the risks of this procedure. A big buttocks is just not worth the risk of dying. My own cousin flew to Colombia to have this procedure done. She paid half the price (compared to Germany) but during liposuction from the abdomen they perforated her colon. She will never be healthy again as far as we are informed. Very sad what beauty standards and social media do to people's minds.

[@Cocochantelle]

Wow, I’m so sorry. Does she have to wear a colostomy bag now? Did the Colombian doctor take responsibility or offer a refund?

[@deidradahl2802]

When I was a young teen a gentleman said to me ''' As soon as you start working, buy a good bed and a good pair of shoes, because you spend half your life in one and half in the other'''' I never forgot that advice. I always take care of my needs, everything else I have to reconsider, I never go for superficialities. Come to think of it, I never thanked him, until now

[@Rotzfresh89]

@@Cocochantelle Unfortunately she doesn’t talk to us anymore. She is completely mad at us for no reason. But as far as I know she doesn’t have a colostomy and the doctors over there after they informed her husband about the incident said it was not a mistake and she is healthy.

[@cammiosis]

Sad part is they don’t intend on dying they intend on their life improving

[@mariastewart9820]

Ohhh my God ! I am against cosmetic surgery in my case ! I just work out 6 days a week ! I've noticed my bum has grown dramatically just from exercising and walking ! And it's natural ! ❤

[@stefaniegrauppe]

I'm from Brazil and no, women are not all curvy here. All women have their particularities and beauties. We need to love ourselves more and put less faults. We need to feed better and let go of sedentary lifestyle. I am VERY happy to see a documentary of this type. All women should watch this video.

[@LetsTravellChannel]

Why not the men that pay for it and or thirst after these women?

[@DejaVuSept11]

Have you heard that there are things that cannot be fixed with diets and exercise?? Like, androgynous body shape, fat concentration on tissues, thyroid gland disfunction…and so much more!🤦🏻‍♀️

[@SewingFaith]

Doesn’t mean ppl don’t love themselves. We do it for the same reason you go to the gym. Vanity. We are all vain. Maybe surgery is another level but let’s not act like girls who wear makeup and wigs are different in mindset. Vainity! Surgery is a bigger risk but you all are vain! No one be on the gym talking bout yeeeeeessss let’s go low blood sugar or low cholesterol 😂yall be like let’s get summer time fine. We are all vain so stop acting like there’s a huge gap

[@evypettersson6513]

Yes, you are so right. So sad, woman are so Hard to themselves. Beauty comes in so many ways.... Love and best wishes 🙏✨️😊

[@ELBONYBEAUTY27]

There’s a documentary on plastic surgery in Brazil as well.

[@SociablePotato]

I went in for a consult to get a tummy tuck. My surgeon outright told me “I don’t do BBLs in case you were wondering, they are dangerous”. Made me trust him 100%. North Carolina here..

[@huntertownsend21]

I’m sure no matter what u do your always gonna be ugly

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

So the gym was a no-go for you? 🤔🤨😒😏🙄

[@BlueHazyDreams]

​@@KamalasNotLikeUs And what are you gonna do with that excess skin after you lose weight if it's quite a lot of weight? Some people are looking at surgery either way to get their desired body.

[@rocioespinoza2098]

I had a tummy tuck done 3 weeks ago. My doctor told me the same. He also mentioned that he refuses to perform surgery when it's not necessary or it's vain. I trusted him because he's a very honest person.

[@mayl4152]

@@BlueHazyDreams unless you are extra obese you don’t really get lose skin flapping around after a weight loss

[@christineotieno7880]

The power of who you surround yourself with. All my friends have had BBL. Wow.

[@richiesworld1]

WORD?!🤔

[@MyBlissfulJourney]

Show me your friends and I will show you your future.

[@kleeblatt9257]

jeez. time to get new friends.

[@vianneymartinez2349]

It's time for her to change her friends

[@justjanies]

this

[@happyhermit3141]

The gentleman who appeared early in the video is the grandfather of Danea Plasencia and a retired doctor. He and his daughter, Danea's mother, appeared on Dr Phil. It seems that Danea had mentioned to him that she was considering the BBL procedure and he told her that this was extremely dangerous and he strongly advised her not do it. As a result, both she and her mother hid from him that she was actually going through with the procedure. Next thing he knew, his granddaughter was dead. You just can't save some people from themselves.

[@MsJanetWood]

She should have listened to her grandfather! Father knows best!

[@njpme]

You can't fix Darwinism

[@TheDarkDresser]

That is why regulations are important, just as we have regulations to make sure that our food and drugs are safe.

[@happyhermit3141]

@@TheDarkDresser Government regulations? Ah, yes. Like when the FDA declared Fen Phen to be "safe."

[@Kirasfox]

​@@happyhermit3141tbh how much can we actually trust the FDA? Most of what they consider healthy is banned in other countries.

[@june951]

The crazy thing is nobody EVER looks good after a bbl either lmao

[@kristenp5835]

I also think they look weird and not attractive or natural.

[@AP-by8wr]

Seriously. Its sad 😞

[@Rayzeo]

🧢

[@stefgirl101]

Ikr even get talked about. I guess it’s a mental thing

[@jasbelial3943]

@@Rayzeodumbass 😂

[@me-zb7qm]

I can feel her grandpa's anger from the first second he appeared in this video. How very heartbreaking.

[@Freetoughts]

Selfhate is a billion dollar business. Crazy. It’s really disturbing.

[@Gentilejedi]

That would make a great bumper sticker

[@TheJakecakes]

Well said

[@Madamegato]

Self-hate driven by not only the media, but those "well meaning" folks on the internet who literally can't stop themselves from commenting on other people's weight. As though they know best, as though they know that person's struggles. Then comes a young person who sees what is written and has it indelibly pressed upon them that "fat" is the worst thing you could be. They they see the commercials... then the cycle begins. Imagine people actually raising one another up instead of cutting one another down - just showing love and acceptance instead of vitriol. You are absolutely correct... it is incredibly disturbing and unbelievably insidious.

[@Healedhomegirl]

So true!

[@fruit032]

Of course it is - "they" create it.

[@brett4beauty279]

Fantastic documentary. Please continue to disclose every surgeon by NAME that is basically running a BBL mill. Its just so heartbreaking to watch, and hear the complete utter heartbreak of the parents that lost their daughter and the kids who have no mother. One young lady stated, 'it's an addiction, ' the first step in anything is recognizing it, now seek help. Before your addiction carries you to the same grave your beloved friend rests in now.

[@Obiamajoyisrmd]

Doesn’t matter if it’s a BBL mill or not. The onus falls on the endless number of women begging for this procedure. There will be women every day who have complications due to this procedure, and that will not change. The human body is not a four-door sedan going to the autobody shop. Women need to learn that.

[@goldieslacks]

Didn't nobody force those insecure bimbos to go get BBL 's. It's their own insecurities and the thing is they all come out looking the exact same then they start talking the same same mannerisms same touch the hair move the hands around when they are speaking in a video. It's like watching reruns with these women especially the African Americans.

[@ChinaDoll305]

I find it staggering how they spend all this money for these surgeries and then gain all the weight back. Nothing beats the gym to build strength, endurance, muscle and discipline. Who ever is reading this please think twice it’s not worth it. Social media has ruined how women view themselves 😢 this is sad.

[@shielamajoriemusongeMD]

BBL drive through

[@topsuperseven7910]

these women are not 'victims'.

[@anyak1446]

The woman who died. She had 3 kids. 3 kids are growing without their mother because of vanity. What goes through your mind that you RISK YOUR LIFE and leaving your children without a mother for something you don't need?!

[@Kitu74]

No matter how much plastic surgery you get...the real beauty is inside your heart...facts

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

Unfortunately, men cannot see women’s hearts from their exterior. But also, fortunately, men cannot see women’s hearts from their exterior, or women would be finding ways to make their hearts more “sexy” to appeal to the troglodytes.

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@goldieslacks All who "read" the bible, yet not getting a picture that we deserve fire again, as we have become SODOM AND GOMORRAH worldwide and we live under masonic rulership, , has forgotten the needed part, BIBLE is to study also. Without studying no knowledge. Without the hunger for truth, no understanding. I remind again, KJV version seem to be perfectly harsh one, as bible should be. Like Christ is not found among the dead, so is Christianity not found among religions. Religions are false ways to heaven, created my masons. Mix not lies with truth ( religions with reality) and risk to lose souls. We suppose to win them over to GOD not lose them into devils hand.

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

Here i agree also.

[@KristineMarieTxSPI]

That's the truth.

[@Kitu74]

@@KristineMarieTxSPI Kris...everything we need is inside..but for some reason..we always look for validation outside ourselves..

[@SweetLivingByGrace]

TBH, I considered it for a few weeks after learning that a relative had the surgery in Miami for less than $6K. I researched the facility and the surgeon and the other surgeons at the clinic. Then, I researched BBLs in general. All surgeries are risky, but BBL surgeries are highly risky. My cousin told me that she was planning to do it again because she didn't eat healthy nor exercised and ended up ruining what was already done before. I realized that I rather change my eating habits and exercise...I rather work hard for the body I wanted...I rather hire a personal trainer and get a gym membership and discipline myself. It's totally possible to achieve what you want for less than $6K. These surgeons are counting on our laziness, low self-esteem, and desperation and that is NOT worth our lives and the loved ones we leave behind.

[@masseiy]

The recovery and upkeep aren’t talked about enough. There’s a reason the bbl girlies are always in the gym

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

@@masseiy see if they're going to end up in a gym maintaining it anyway, why not just go to a gym without the procedure?

[@3naturalBionutrition]

.....and get a Nutritionist

[@SweetLivingByGrace]

@@3naturalBionutrition Absolutely. If someone needs help with their diet and can afford to see one through their insurance, they should take advantage of that too.

[@3naturalBionutrition]

@SweetLivingByGrace I will add insurance or not. If you have an iPhone you can afford it.

[@ktas7568]

The grandpa is so articulate and expressive, his words carry a huge emotion....

[@shadaeChevelle4737]

I blame social media 💔😞 Everyone watching IG models making thousands online & are willing to DIE for that lifestyle

[@MandiAgustinaRaya]

I'm a woman with a VERY imperfect body. 4 kids and I'm not skinny at all. But I'm glad I'm alive and accept my imperfections ❤

[@edl6398]

Aging gracefully and evolving into a kind and comfortable person to be around when you are older is an incredibly wonderful place to be. People are relieved to be around people who are real. It’s not comfortable being around people who are obviously terrified of getting older and worry constantly about what people think. That’s a really superficial person.

[@susansaxon4780]

Our imperfections make us individuals why do women all,want to look the same , we are who we are and are all beautiful with our imperfections and individuality

[@FallenAngel9979]

No one wants to be “ skinny”- a word that implies being unhealthy and one I loathed being called as a kid. I was and am SLIM. There is a big difference.

[@laetitialogan2017]

100 %

[@Tylerbremner]

You’re human you’re not expected to be perfect

[@Jamesstan24]

Men you need to make sure your queen your bride knows you love her no matter what!!! I been married 23 years together 26 yes she’s beautiful inside and out at 46 but I’ll always love and desire her regardless

[@deidrajames4258]

Amen. Been married 23, together 26. Talked about tummy tuck, hubby said babe cut back and work out but I love regardless.💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾❤❤❤

[@acooksla]

Thank you, ❤

[@Meng776]

Women don't do this for men.

[@americanbobtail1]

Dude, are you trying to get simp points from other women or what...

[@xtrey19x]

​@@Meng776 One of the women said she was getting the BBL right before her wedding. What more do you simps want us men to do? These people are head cases and are going to do whatever they want.

[@cynique46]

RIP Jacky Oh and other women who lost their lives. Ladies we must love ourselves more and do it the right way. Limit ourselves on social media. Eat healthy and exercise. Social media is so toxic.

[@BriaBarrows]

Been off insta for 4 months and haven’t been happier. Shit had me depressed

[@astrianarosario1958]

Soooo incredibly sad

[@yungcunt1717]

its not just social media if you look different you will be treated differently in real life too

[@rackcity5981]

​@@BriaBarrowsweak much.

[@terejosh13]

​@Rack City not as weak as your comment 😅

[@crystlbn1983]

My heart goes out to every single family who was or has been affected by this! What a time we are living in indeed!

[@Ascending_Stargazer]

My sister went to one of these places in Miami. Let me tell you, I have medical training and I was her caretaker. I was horrified with it. Her surgeon and I did NOT like each other. These places need to be closed! After two days of staying in Miami, I took the risk and drove her three hours back home for her to only end up in the ER with anemia, among other issues.

[@melwebley1114]

Omg what else was wrong w her? So lucky she had u looking after her ❤

[@nodidb3976]

You are a good sister

[@Ascending_Stargazer]

@@nodidb3976 Thank you! ❤️ That’s what family is for. We must take care of those we love. 🙏🏼

[@nodidb3976]

@@Ascending_Stargazer 💪

[@pheonyxjohnson5966]

That shows the love you have for your sister.

[@sharkiegurl]

I went to MIA clinic in Atlanta for a consult. Paid the $500 deposit. I didn’t get a good gut feeling BUT my man BEGGED ME not to get the operation. Even with the bad gut feeling. I wanted to get it so bad. I’m so glad that I didn’t. We need to love ourselves and work on ourselves the safe way, physically and mentally.

[@josiec9541]

👏👏👏 bravo!!

[@twilightincosmos]

glad that u listened to ur man....

[@backwoodzbrat3486]

u have a good man

[@TheBlackDorothyZbornak]

I love myself, and still got my bbl done. It's definitely modest but I did it for ME, no one else. Looks perfectly natural

[@florastewart7957]

I hope your man loves you for you.

[@kaykepop4084]

Amazing how little these women value their lives! Even after her friend died this woman still went in the next week to have the same unnecessary surgery. So senseless! Families devastated for vanity!

[@creativedream7395]

Vanity is what bothers our generation today in the end our flesh will be buried

[@creativedream7395]

Very ruthless & sad.

[@deusexmachina9776]

anything for the perfet body except for hitting the gym

[@ClearOutSamskaras]

.

[@sdarling6518]

These women have body image issues that are created and "solved" by an increasingly capitalistic and misogynistic global culture. They're doing the best they can in a predatory environment.

[@gwenifyer]

If you delete social media and just look at yourself, you‘ll understand your own beauty. Don’t compare. I work with injured and/or disabled people, i see so many bodys who dont fit in any beauty standard, and they are all so beautiful and most of the times happy with themselves. They are happy to be alive, can use their arms, legs,.. we should be thankful when being healthy. And maybe before an risky not needed operation talk to an psychiatrist 😊

[@Alice-kq9li]

I'd be so mad if my mum risked her life for a needless surgery. People who have kids need to be able to provide for them and raise them.

[@FlowerPower-cf2fp]

She betrayed her daughter. What is she teaching her to value?

[@Myacckt]

That mom looks so insecure it’s giving narcissism

[@luckyduckydaisyflower2344]

Loneliness kills too.

[@taffydavis471]

Yep. What is she teaching her kids??… That being yourself is not good enough. My mother recently got botox, im 28 and shes 46. And when she told me i felt a sense of wrongness. Like who are you?? Is aging gracefully not good enough?? Who you trying to impress?? She just said i did it for myself. Its just so weird people change themselves like that, these people set no good example for their children.And they tell people to embrace who they are, and they talk body positivity, but then they do things like this, change thenselves, clearly they dont love themselves… its just so backwards and weird

[@zoeyfalconer85]

let people do what they want with their bodies, why judge someone who can’t help but feel insecure? do you think they want to feel bad about themselves? the procedures come with a risk and they rolled the dice, but it’s still the cosmetic surgeons who are at fault

[@AweInDivineTime]

No way would I go to a medical clinic called Seduction for anything whatsoever. 🙅🏽‍♀️

[@njpme]

Right? Sounds like a strip club 😂😂

[@tangie06_33]

I agree. 🚩

[@iSurrendHer]

Hello!

[@nvestal11]

Thank you 🤔

[@jansean2497]

@@tangie06_33 Bingo.

[@arykahleigh4570]

A good surgeon does 2-3 cosmetic surgeries a day max 3x per week. That’s more than enough. I can’t imagine these surgeons doing 7-8 a day. So insane

[@nadadoesnothing4062]

I'm a dental hygienist and I'm exhausted after cleaning 7-8 patients teeth a day, my body hurts, I'm drained! I can't imagine surgery! Unreal.

[@LovelyLaurenRN305]

Not 7-8 a day. There’s doctors that do 14 a day. When I had surgery I was first on the schedule but he had 14 planned for that day!

[@metamorphicme9378]

Ghost doctors! Yep it's a real thing.😢

[@chelseadestin2267]

@@nadadoesnothing4062how many year total in college to became a dental hygienist??

[@JOURNEysofab1]

As a mental health therapist, seeing 7-8 people daily is draining, so for a surgeon to see that many people should be unethical

[@keaaaaa]

smiley is a character boyyy

[@kori-oliviajosey1519]

girl i thought i was tweaking

[@wpsnick]

Rd so I wasn’t tripping 😭😭

[@chanicehilton5753]

I thought i was tripping

[@popsicles2294]

You’re in real trouble if a friend of yours DIES from a completely unnecessary cosmetic surgery and just the next week you go in to get the very same surgery for yourself 😢 Like not even death could change your mind??????

[@cinthyamena9850]

It’s an addiction. To stupidity and low self esteem

[@Bloodplayer13]

yo, there's no refund!

[@CHELSEABuckhannon]

They can have it

[@daliairenellamosasparedes4215]

That shows how priorities are organized for some people 🫡

[@judeflowers2813]

Impossible to comprehend!

[@alchapopapo]

"Im gambling with my body to get the perfect body..." MA'AM THERE IS NO SUCH THING!!!!! 😢

[@lymarie1974]

She doesn’t care about what this does to her kids nor the money she’s wasting.

[@elenorjackson3811]

@@lymarie1974 True. I find these people to be very selfish. They don't think about how their family etc. will suffer if they die as a result of these type of procedures. Foremost, pray to GOD for His strength to help you reach your weight loss goal naturally. Use the money to buy healthy foods, and obtain a personal trainer to assist you on your weight loss journey.

[@lymarie1974]

@@elenorjackson3811 very true ❤️

[@musaabdul2683]

To please who?

[@kis4beauty]

No you're gambling with your life!!!

[@emeraldemerald6459]

That father made a huge impression on me. Such a wise man with strong character.

[@57113]

Great documentary, a real eye opener. I never knew about bbl surgeries until. A retired principal balerina, I was an artist and athletic. Unscrupulous Dr.s & surgeons are putting your very life on the line. Thank you for this informative video. In 🇨🇦 🍁 Canada we have very strict regulations imposed on surgeons for all surgeries, especiall plastic surgeries.

[@cniknik9863]

Strict regulations don't mean anything if people do it illegally anyway. That's the issue here. Laws have never stopped a drug dealer or a user from getting their fix.

[@thunziemafu4655]

The hurt in the grandfather's voice😢😢😢 That just broke me

[@maribrunson4464]

This documentary was both shocking and informative. This is a major surgery that should be performed in a hospital.

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Thanks for watching, dear Mari. 🙌

[@badmannersunleashed8258]

It shouldn't be performed at all you freaking moron, it is a screaming-obvious mark of a sick society and nonexistent morale.

[@auntiem71]

I wasn’t shocked at the assembly line approach to surgeries.

[@thunziemafu4655]

True. High risk, major and invasive procedure. Should be performed Where specialist doctors are on stand by.

[@ErynReneeinAtl]

Your absolutely right

[@latoyiab79]

I don't compare my body to my former body. I had 4 kids & my body has served me well in that time frame. I need to lose 50lbs & will do so, but not living in comparison to anything. Long story short be thankful for your body if it's cosmetic reasons.

[@0230Raveena]

When the daughter started crying it just broke my heart. These botched and failed procedures have far reaching consequences. Patients before profits!

[@magnoliamystery1288]

Same. And her sister smiling and looking like she wanted to laugh is very concerning. Playing around with your life is no joke.

[@Andygarrett357]

"Patients before profits" is such an empty useless phrase that has zero meaning. The real problem is on the demand side, people with perfectly good bodies try to fix their problem between their ears with unnecessary surgery. They are just as culpable.

[@Prodution1000]

What was the reason to get a BBL? to get attention? to get laid? to me it sounds like she put her own needs before her kids. People forget the power we have as a consumer. medical clinics like his only exist because there is demand from people who will run to low prices without doing research. bbl recovery time is 2-3 months. you can achieve a lot in a gym/home work out in that time without putting your life in danger. but people run to the lazy surgical way cause it was cheap and had a payment plan

[@0230Raveena]

@Leigh . No Doubt! I absolutely agree with your perspective. While watching the piece, I was thinking of the time and money spent that could be used for something else. Definitely agree that going to the gym would have been healthier in the long run. Clearly, an easy fix can have detrimental consequences. People do need to be accountable for their own actions and choices.

[@mementomorgan6721]

@@magnoliamystery1288she was smiling because she’s uncomfortable. I always smile before I start crying which happens when I see other people crying. It’s from growing up being told not to cry or suck it up etc so it’s like I still smile initially before I just cry 😩

[@yadirab.c.615]

I wanted a BBL, was quoted and I asked myself if I really wanted to “look better” at 35 or take the vacation of my dreams. I am taking the vacation.

[@MusehanaH]

Enjoy your vacation 😊

[@kaylasmith8795]

I’m from South Florida and when ever I see a bbl in public I always take a double look because it does not look normal non of them do.

[@thegamingkingdavis750]

Right there is a nail tech at the shop i got o. She had a beautiful bbl. But honestly she's Asian and it's strange to see it being so artificial. It's nice even makes u want her docs # but it's just strange

[@jasmineb9580]

BBLs look weird in person

[@deidradahl2802]

@@jasmineb9580 Totally agree. I have small breasts DNA ,I wear an extra bra for better fit, and a pair of shorts under my jeans, just for me, to feel more fitting in my clothes. no shame, my whole family, friends and partner knows

[@rebecca2034]

They look fake and unnatural.

[@osirysteamo]

I knew i am not the only one who thought those bbl look weird. 😂

[@MonicaContreras-s2z]

Lord!!! I just talked to Mia Aesthetics coordinator because i want a Tummy Tuck , seeing this makes me think 10 times more , no matter where its done.

[@mochaprincess1764]

I respect the transparency from the doctors . This was one of the most compelling documentaries on these types of surgery. And I feel like every woman should watch it .

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

Why? It’s a lie. No one is pressured into this. They have low self esteem to begin with.

[@mochaprincess1764]

@@KamalasNotLikeUs what’s a lie?

[@lillybianca4185]

We should pursue health and wellness more than fake beauty. Be satisfied and content with how God created us. People should love us for who we are and not what we look like

[@francinemulumba5893]

@@KamalasNotLikeUs finally an accurate comment we blame the Dr while we should start by loving the way God made us and by accepting who you truly are there is nothing wrong with not having curves

[@monkeypuff5126]

Im a barber in west palm beach. One time i had this conversation with a plastic surgeon where we got in depth on the subject of BBLS, the dangers and any corruption in the industry. This person admitted to knowing a female doctor in the west palm area who would perform tummy tucks or bbls on the same people who would return after not taking care of their body by exercising and such. Which is key to keeping that body you want after surgery. Otherwise you just revert back to whatever state you were in. The doctor said people dont learn the first time around and there are doctors who do it soley for the money. No moral obligation to make sure youre healthy and practicing a good and healthy lifestyle. It came out the horses mouth itself.

[@InsaneNuYawka]

I have had a life long history of cavities and no I dont always floss as recommended. Am I supposed to sue my dentist bc he told me to floss and I didnt and so he filled in a new cavity that I requested get done? This is the country of "freedom" yet people play the blame game. They chose to get the surgery bc its elective, they then choose not to live a healthier life as upkeep, then others expect the practitioner to choose NOT to perform their job they focus on bc of the past patient? Give me a brake..

[@ChinaDoll305]

@@InsaneNuYawkaFlossing and cosmetic surgery are two completely different things your argument is flawed.

[@Obiamajoyisrmd]

@@ChinaDoll305 the person was not comparing flossing to cosmetic surgery. your argument and entire line of thought thus far is flawed smh

[@ChinaDoll305]

@@Obiamajoyisrmd You came to different comment to prove a point. How childish have a good day :)

[@Obiamajoyisrmd]

@@ChinaDoll305 I’m childish for pointing out your flawed thinking and addressing your comments which are void of logic? Ok sure. I Hope you learned your lesson. A word is enough for the wise.

[@aquavit]

You can't have a healthy body without a healthy mind, for long anyway.

[@cool_cat007smoove3]

Indeed

[@AndriaaLeoLove]

Cheslea had the perfect body but committed suicidal.

[@carlyg1977]

Fantastic text

[@veganaise2383]

So true

[@ashleygarden6906]

Well said 👏 💯

[@arfriedman4577]

I feel bad her grandfather couldn't stop her. Sending prayers and love.

[@sharieshields9417]

This is so shocking! I did not know the percentage of women who died from this surgery was so high. My hope is one day people will embrace all their imperfections and know that they are beautiful. To many are blinded by lies. Everyone needs to watch this. Thank you for this video. Praying for all the victims families.

[@rackcity5981]

I blame them... did it to themselves. Never volunteer for surgery!

[@Iminsideyourwall_]

@@rackcity5981yeah blame the victim 👏👏👏👏👏

[@appliancedude63]

​@@Iminsideyourwall_women cheer other women on to get these procedures. The lady in this film said she went to her friend's funeral and seen her friends kid and the hurt it caused and still got surgery the next week. It's a choice and when no one can tell you anything, this is the result. They are not victims, they volunteered for this.

[@Steph-lc7hy]

“Those doctors are a disgrace to medicine.” Very powerful

[@thaistomp]

take it easy

[@crispyyrosee]

100% agree

[@Pheneria-dv6zw]

They need to work out it's they choice but yes it's sad

[@deidradahl2802]

I worked in a hospital for a number of years, and had to interact with the medical staff from time to time. Some of the doctors performed hair transplant on men, and breast augmentation on women, also on some our hospital staff. Not one of those bald or hairline receding doctors or female doctors had hair transplants or breast implants. THAT told me something

[@jaidallas7794]

I was wondering the same! Why is that surgeons that perform hair transplants are not getting the procedures done or dentist wearing veneer??

[@Natttttttttt]

Because they know their value isn’t skin deep unlike those people.

[@deidradahl2802]

@@jaidallas7794 Yeah, you are right, I used to associate with them a lot, not one breast or hair implant.

[@deidradahl2802]

@@Natttttttttt Not entirely true, they also know the dangers. A pharmacists from the same hospital went in for a goiter operation , minutes after getting the anesthetics she was gone. Happens more than we know

[@nourishevolvethrive4164]

You said a whole lot just now whew! This is just sad😢

[@TalkingWithNevaeh]

Is that smiley from baddies east ?😭😭😭

[@alice4ever4444]

The way im yelling 😂

[@stormieinapril9626]

Yup

[@dejaawaydaa]

I was waiting on somebody to realize ts 😂😂

[@reality.-wn6mo]

YES😭

[@estheradao]

I thought about it 😂😂😂😂😂 I think so

[@carmencorleto1479]

As a nurse I cared for so many patients with complications from a BBL.

[@kaylakay7779]

​@@agberodongetinternet8651 ?

[@rainnnnnn372]

Like what exactly

[@KimBlaQue]

​@@agberodongetinternet8651wtf are you talking about? Women are on the front lines.

[@arzra9965]

@@agberodongetinternet8651 Google female generals….

[@niominati]

@@arzra9965who’s talking about female generals

[@jimmyrodasmolestina979]

It's sad to see people that can't love themselves end up this way

[@Positive_Pepper]

It's sad to live in a society where beauty and youth are exalted in a way that make people want to get these surgeries. It's not that they can't love themselves, it's that it's so difficult to.

[@ladyhonor822]

YES IT IS TRUE you paid for IT.

[@suzie5813]

​@@Positive_Pepper doesn't help that probably in cities like these, women feel even more objectified and standardized

[@theprecipiceofreason]

They are't worried about the love they are giving themselves. This is about not getting love from others.

[@lusciouslipslibra]

​@@theprecipiceofreason but they are more worried about others loving them because they don't love themselves. It's a vicious cycle, I'm sure.

[@trinathompson8587]

Yep,RIP Jacky Oh who passed away May 31st after flying to Miami for a mommy makeover! She left 3 young children behind, ages 6,2,and 10 months. The doctor who performed her surgery was Zachary Okhah AKA Dr.Zach.😢

[@katelynpringle5506]

Just a reminder, this is the way it's always been because people have ALWAYS valued beauty more than health, so don't be too inclined to blame the times.

[@tainapura4766]

OMG , I had an appointment with Dr . Sergio Alvarez in November 2018 . Flew from NJ to Miami , they canceled my appt because I wanted to meet the surgeon . Knowing I was flying in for a consult . Albeit not BBL, but Lipo . I left a horrible review based on lack of professionalism . It was a God Intervention not to go near him 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@deeelle697]

Miami is really a wild place, we've had hundreds of thousands of people move here in the past few years. Everyone comes to take advantage of the lack of rules, regulations, licensing, laws, etc. so its created this problem within every line of work. It's the most obvious in surgery & medical centers.

[@Pheneria-dv6zw]

I guess that's why my friend lived in Texas now

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

@@Pheneria-dv6zwThey’re both crappy places to live. Texas is the worst that America has to offer. In fairness, it’s barely American, mostly criminals.

[@krist5860]

​@@Pheneria-dv6zw basically the same 💩

[@videoettaceo8900]

​@@krist5860which is which? Two places crossed off of my list. Not. One. Penny.

[@Obiamajoyisrmd]

That’s pretty false, as medical board state laws are pretty uniform state to state. This is more about the people in Miami and the culture,m of Miami, not the state medical board laws.

[@Aloha698]

My mom’s surgeon , in Brasil , told her (many years ago )he won’t do bbl or but implants, cause the risk of rejection was too high. So it was always a known fact , that it has a high risk .

[@ladyJustis]

Yea our body always pushes out foreign objects.. like body piercing

[@deenad3562]

Yeh but a lot of these surgeons just cashed in and took the opportunity to get rich while it lasts.

[@B.igNani]

Smiley being on here is crazy but not really 😭

[@tiffani-amberstuurman8025]

I screamed when I saw her😂😂 cause they were looking wild on baddies NGL😂

[@B.igNani]

@@tiffani-amberstuurman8025 indeed they do, especially after they started getting their teeth done, everybody was licking on they veneers if they wasn’t talking 💀

[@lookissjaxin]

This is what journalism is all about at its best . The Danea’s father was profoundly impactful in his accusations and indictments of these evil people. Heart wrenching.

[@o_m8717]

It was very hard watching this documentary through to the end. I'm just weak that people don't love themselves enough. That grandpa is shattered. The way he spoke of his granddaughter, he loved her with his life. May her soul rest in peace. ❤

[@Ballygirl886]

Her friend just died and she laughed about being addicted to surgery. Insane.

[@patriciabrown8666]

@Ballygirl886 I picked that up as well 🤦🏾‍♀️🥳🐐🌸🕊

[@beautybyjendayi]

I agree. I Didn’t like how she did that interview. It was like i don’t care kinda thing . ( she knew the risks )

[@saturationstation1446]

how do you even get addicted to something has no enjoyable aspect to it? lol. you look worse and are literally getting your body ripped apart and sewn back together... more like an addiction to masochism/self punishment than surgery

[@steverothmans5908]

Its Mental ilness

[@binkbaf]

Body dysmorphia is a possible reason.

[@misanthropiq]

She was so beautiful and had lovely parents - I wish I could have such a father.

[@BriaBarrows]

I’ve been off of instagram for four months now. I felt depressed and insecure while on that app. Ladies, for your wellness, chill out on social media! Don’t have these apps make you question your worth. Take care of your mind 🙏🏾

[@brunofalcon4645]

I just wanted to say, your comment is extremely underrated. you said it perfectly.

[@nicolecarnevale3226]

I’m in nursing. It’s not common for MD”s going on camera admitting medical negligence. I have a deep respect for this surgeon for admitting negligence on camera. He is saving lives. It would be best if the state of Florida reviews the safety of this particular clinic. Scary.

[@Obiamajoyisrmd]

What are you talking about? The surgeon was talked about negligence was not talking about his own surgical cases. He was talking about those of his cross-town competitors.

[@Norah56s]

​@badass78ishHow can patient safety even be a possibility with such a bizarre procedure??!!

[@Kenny-yl9pc]

@badass78ish You do realize that they were not the same person, right? That was not Dr. Alvarez who caused the death of the patient. He was a Dr. who attended the autopsy and maybe worked in some capacity for an oversight board or something, and he concluded that not himself but someone else did act in negligence.

[@abductedbyaliens9425]

I can’t believe that lady went and got a BBL a week after her friend passed from one all because it “wasn’t refundable.” You can make that money back but you can’t get your life back if something happened. She also said it was addiction. She will never get her perfect body, she will just continue to keep getting it done because that’s how addiction works.

[@Bubbles-qh7ez]

her body doesnt even look that good now. so it's like a waste of money

[@bennymoreira1443]

It all starts with”why am i not happy with who i am?” Why can i not accept who i am? why is my worth so low? when you figure out that unless you are good enough for you you will never be good enough for anyone.

[@Honeymoon1988]

I had a friend get the BBL in 2013 and it got infected and the fat was literally leaking out of the wounds. It was so gross.

[@Honeymoon1988]

@@lll4087 Yeah I’ll never forget that smell.

[@UnidentifiedAngelfly]

My heart breaks for the families in this documentary. I can't even imagine losing someone after begging them not to undergo such an unnecessary and risky procedure. I personally wouldn't want to undergo any surgery unless it was absolutely necessary

[@malinamorales6527]

Bruh I got a minor surgery and that was so miserable

[@mumuzeze]

I’m not blaming the family but I think we have lost modesty in our values as Americans. I am a American born conservative Muslim and I was raised to cover and be modest. Now I wear the hijab and wear loose clothes and my daughter hates to wear even short sleeves because she doesn’t see me wear it. My husband and I don’t have any social media (never made a Facebook or instagram we are 34) and we have so much peace. And I pray that these qualities are instilled in my children too. I see my coworkers how they dress and how they dress their daughters following and worshiping the kardashians and I’m just grateful for the little things in life.

[@Grimmes12]

She is gambling with her body, these women have nobody to blame but themselves

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

@@mumuzezeYou’re just here to judge Americans and to try to force others to follow your Middle Eastern/North African cult version of Islam. No thanks!

[@busterzigler7530]

@@mumuzeze Affirmative, This God given knowledge has been abused.

[@TimothyKatzenMD]

Chills. Thank you for sharing their stories. My heart goes out to the families of the victims.

[@MarieHolliday]

What does bbl mean?

[@n.l.vannstallings4664]

The grandfather is so handsome and so passionate to effect change in this industry. God bless you, Sir.

[@Lana-or5dz]

I’m 38 and I barely started feeling like “I’m not young anymore” i can see the changes in me. I see, all my friends getting lip fillers, Botox, liposuction, tummy tucks, etc. At times, I’m like “I want lip fillers and Botox but then I rather just embrace aging.

[@gingerandspice1209]

Change your diet to raw vegan and you will look better than your friends.

[@yungembarrassment619]

Aging is beautiful and showing it is a badge of honor and pride❤

[@Roaming_Realms2B]

Girl I'm 43......I'm not young either but I had botox which I won't upkeep it cause it doesn't last. I love my lip filler. No one thinks i had my lips done. Look into RF microneedling & laser skin resurfacing to keep your skin glowing...I had great results with those combos. PRF is good for the skin......just keeping everything natural looking ❤

[@MVBNov]

Love yourself as you have done so far! And watch a surgery video, that keeps me totally out 😂

[@Angelcatsun]

Stay smart❤

[@kathleenjohnson7047]

This is an industry driven by greed. It's really heartbreaking.

[@deidradahl2802]

No, this is '''an industry''' driven by insecurity, and superficiality, there is a choice, what they are selling I am not buying. We cannot leave our well being up to others. I have a friend who fell in love with this man, then after becoming intimate after 6 months, she told me ,she likes him very much, but his P.... was not large enough. I asked her , what did you love about him, before you knew what was in his pants? She said his sense of fairness, his personality his good character, I told her go back to the beginning

[@darshanathapa99]

@@deidradahl2802 100%. When you dont accept who you are, you unfortunately face consequences.

[@deidradahl2802]

@@darshanathapa99 Your lips never lie. Each one of us is one in eight billion, we are unique, we are not perfect, but at times it's ok to embrace our imperfections.

[@deidradahl2802]

@@darshanathapa99-- Absolutely, we all are unique, we are one in eight billion, we are each special

[@butcherwoman3753]

And vanity…

[@thevintageaudiolife]

Thank you for posting, amazing video, makes you think about ones own existence.

[@jeannineterese1037]

I’m chubby & middle aged but people still consider me attractive. I’m not perfect but I’m real and not disfigured from botched surgery. Be happy with who you are!

[@juicyfruit7995]

I'm middle aged too, have saggy boobs from breastfeeding, a flat butt but hey, I could care less, I'm me and happy.

[@EmresMommy]

Exactly. I’m SO HAPPY with myself and what gravity has done to me. Because I’m a woman. I’m natural and a natural man will appreciate the body bc he KNOWS what we go through. These people are insecure clowns.

[@ggrij2004]

The bigger the girl, the happier she is! Until type 2 diabetes 🎉

[@fasdfasdf1783]

I’m sure ppl who find you attractive would say the same thing about theirselves

[@lymarie1974]

@@ggrij2004I’m 104 lbs and type 2 diabetes. Weight has nothing to do with it sometimes.