Thornton teenager dies after breast implant surgery, family now suing for wrongful death

[@mariehill6427]

I remember this story I’m sad to hear she passed away ! Praying for her family

[@mariehill6427]

@Alien On a Bike stfu weirdo she passed away and again I’ll be praying for her family! I pray you find some peace so you can get off the internet trolling your negativity around ! You’re trapped and can’t be yourself and I truly feel sorry for your type 👌🏾🤷🏻‍♀️✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@Betchaiandkidsworld]

It’s disheartening 💕. Praying for her family as well 🙏💕

[@natinapowell7990]

This is beyond sad! Praying for her family!

[@Betchaiandkidsworld]

@@natinapowell7990 i know :( she shouldn’t experienced this! 🙏

[@childgaia7]

Better than living in a vegative state.

[@melissamoutray2326]

I’m SO sorry for your loss-she was absolutely gorgeous young woman

[@heut4384]

Yes...I think MOST (95%) young women are not huge though. God was made them this way - until they have the first baby. It's so stupid. Some women think that it's what men or certain companies want. No...we want natural people. OMG. I bet, the mother keep helping her to get implant. This is why she gave $6,000. She should be ashamed of herself. She helped her daughter to die.

[@dominictucci6030]

​@grandmaLilithvery callous and unnecessary comment. Hope you enjoyed your one like!

[@jpdelad]

doctors should not be protected when they take a life or leave somebody on the table for 5 hours

[@sokritlun1624]

JP sometimes there’s nothing the doctors can do they are not magicians but I agree if the doctor do leave the patient for 5 hours he should get time.

[@x11amiable11x]

This wasn’t a doctor. It was a CRNA... A nurse anesthetist

[@sokritlun1624]

x11amiable11x he’s not talking about the nurse he’s talking about doctor’s in general

[@x11amiable11x]

@@sokritlun1624 yes but he specifically said doctors. There is a BIG difference in the training and preparation between becoming a nurse anesthetist (in this case) and a doctor anesthesiologist. I had a CRNA almost make a huge mistake so now I always ask for the doctor (anesthesiologist) And I agree, they shouldn’t have left the patient unattended. It breaks my heart 🙏 Also why are you answering for him? He explicitly said doctor...

[@ksjsjhssk4006]

@@sokritlun1624 what the fuck did I just read? Sometimes theres nothing they can do and they are not magician? Dude they literally waited for 5 hours before calling 911 what the fuck is sometimes theres nothing they can do? What are you saying dude?

[@jacobwalling692]

I think she was perfect the way she was. Extremely unfortunate and sad such a pretty girl was self conscious and now is gone. Hope people are held accountable.

[@toby7582]

Agreed.

[@ubettaeat4303]

I want to know wtf happening with those mother fu ckwe out there.

[@cartergomez5390]

Yeah, she was beautiful 😍❤️

[@ch3ckm8]

blame her parents for that. Of all the things to spend on at 19 years old, cosmetic surgery is probably the last thing that I would support my daughter to do. Just plain reckless and irresponsible.

[@beliveeee4065]

​@@ch3ckm8 Stop victim blaming, they were being supportive, and Evelyn was doing it for herself. It doesn't matter if she was insecure anyway, she shouldn't have died for no reason like this. So stop.

[@RayMak]

It's very sad. She was already pretty too... How I wish she didn't go for that surgery

[@Sergio-kd9wm]

not to be that guy but what would you have said she was ugly lmao I swear people like you are terrible

[@Charlie_Brown_009]

Blame instagram and today's society.

[@Humble176]

If she looked average or worse it’s still a life loss trying to look more “attractive” instead of being confident and feeling beautiful no matter what. I’m damn near flat chested and I will never alter my body. Society made everything look cool especially these Insta Models SMDH.

[@RichardVrong876]

Why are you in every comment section?

[@GoldKingsMan]

@@Humble176 I recently watched one episode of Weird or What,there was a shooting at one dental office a jilted lover one guy went in shooting.This one Secretary was shot too,but she made it out alive with her breast implants saving her.Also the bullets were hunter ones which was another factor they usually splinter out.

[@zyiiree8465]

She was so pretty and I know she would’ve had a bright future ahead of her. May she Rest In Peace

[@RatusMax]

Please women, don't modify your bodies. Every surgery has carries a risk of death. It's not worth it. Be happy with yourself.

[@demet1962]

That’s right! 👍

[@famf6234]

Agree! What GOD gave should be thankful for...RIP to this young lady..🙏🙏🙏

[@deamea5098]

There's nothing wrong with wanting to boast your self esteem and image but you do need to find self acceptance first a scalpel is not a wand

[@briannaquiroz1011]

i dont think theres anything wrong with it.... just be smart about it, travel to a big city like seattle, ny, los angeles. save up for a rlly good surgeon. however.... if ur going overboard on surgeries then no... u have a problem.

[@michaelbarnes907]

The young woman was beautiful.She must of had low self esteem and should of got therapy instead.

[@seanspeaks8334]

This is so sad, she was so gorgeous. Prayers for her family. 🙏

[@ViolaPressley]

Yes. God bless her family. Sad.

[@randomeggthatworksforthefb7172]

yikes...commenting on her appearance when she died because of cosmetic surgery.

[@KittenBowl1]

@@randomeggthatworksforthefb7172 Agree it’s quite insensitive comment considering who caused the negligence. Some guys who don’t under the right from wrong…no moral compass sadly.

[@parkerasel8129]

@@randomeggthatworksforthefb7172 how is it insensitive

[@parkerasel8129]

@@KittenBowl1 How is it insensitive to say that? They were just saying she was beautiful. I dont get how its bad.

[@rachelabbott1338]

I’m so sorry she passed away. It must have been so hard to see her suffering every day. Hoping you are able to find peace in this difficult time.

[@Shishu00]

How the HELL is the anesthesiologist still able to practice with one other wrongful death lawsuit???

[@camilaaragon5868]

Isn't it terrifying that Nurse: REX LEE MEEKER has and probably will continue to get away with MURDER.That's life i guess.

[@x11amiable11x]

Just to clarify. It was NOT an anesthesiologist, because that is a physician who went to medical school. He was a CRNA (nurse anesthetist)A lot of places now hire nurses and often times we as patient don’t get to choose whether we want a doctor/physician or a nurse anesthetist. Poor girl and family.

[@apdroidgeek1737]

Yeah, he didnt even lost his nursing license just his license to administer anesthesia... he can still practice patient care.

[@waterbabe415]

He is not an anesthesiologist... he is a nurse anesthetist...

[@jenniferrosenfeld6216]

She isn't suffering anymore. This young lady didn't deserve to leave this early she had her whole life ahead of her.

[@Pigeon6295]

No more small tiddies.. I hope her suffering is over

[@jadey_jade15]

Ladies, especially teenagers you are all beautiful in your own way!!!! Don’t let social pressure make you think otherwise. Love yourself.

[@VeryLovingRN]

Thank you

[@allMinabe]

Yes, love yourself before anyone else💜

[@fjfrancois]

TikTok is not a good influence on these teenagers 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼

[@humanbng7123]

They should have arrested every one involved...And hospital management for keeping an unskilled person having a criminal record in such a crucial position

[@the7thsense857]

@@rubiosdevista this is a dumb ass comment. It's the doctors fault plain and simple, you never leave a patient for an hour. That's malpractice

[@humanbng7123]

@@rubiosdevista yes it's unfortunate that ppl are going for surgeries..But it's ethically illegal and not as per law..It's considered a personal choice so we can just work from ground level in trying to educate young girls..And we can't do anything legally as they opted for surgery. As per hospital management..Bcoz of their mismanagement and carelessness a life is lost

[@x11amiable11x]

@@the7thsense857 the CRNA’s (nurse anesthetist) fault. It’s the responsibility of the person taking care of the airway and he messed up and didn’t know how to fix it. That’s what happens when you don’t have a board certified physician anesthesiologist with thousands of hours of more training taking care of the patient. Poor girl and family. My heart breaks for them.

[@pablosanchez5294]

@@the7thsense857 I sure as hell won’t defend the doctors but why is a teenager even getting plastic surgery ? She’s still a kid her parents should’ve never agreed to this she would still be alive at this moment. The parents should be punished as well.

[@the7thsense857]

@@pablosanchez5294 you're an idiot, she's 18 she's an adult. If she wants surgery than she can get it. I'm sure her parents only wanted the best for her so stop blaming the parents weirdo. It's not their fault.

[@14pbear]

This hurts. So sad! Breaks my heart for the girl and her parents. So much pain they must feel.

[@illbeyourstumbleine]

Every person that knew she was in cardiac arrest and didn't call for an ambulance should be charged with some count of manslaughter IMO. If you're a nurse you are supposed to act if you believe you can help, even if you are not on the clock. These people waited around for 5 HOURS! I mean 5 hours, you can drive from LA to Vegas and still have time to take in your favorite show! That's how long they let that beautiful young girl lay there with no pulse and no oxygen. If that's not criminal then I seriously don't know what is. Who do we have to call/write/petition to make sure this happens so her family gets some kind of justice which will hopefully give them some peace and closure one day. Please ladies, and gents, do your research before choosing a doctor for any procedure, elected or not. Find out if they have had any deaths or malpractice cases that led to permanent injuries. Obviously results matter, but these things matter as well, even more. You can NEVER be too careful or do too much research when choosing the right doctor. Make sure that doctor will be doing your surgery, not an understudy you have never met. Find out who will be the anesthesiologist and look into them just as thoroughly. Find out what protocols they use in case of such emergencies. Make sure they are board certified in what they do, many aren't and you would have no idea! It is crazy who they allow to do cosmetic work on people! Most importantly go with your gut. If something tells you that things feel off then it probably is. We have that instinct for a reason. Cosmetic surgery and treatments are okay and we shouldn't be shamed for them, shame on the shamers! We do however need to be cautious and stay vigilant. Take care everyone ❤😘❤

[@Babu-kr3cr]

I think they did it on purpose. I don't think calling it an accident is an excuse. It is like a hit and run where they stayed and let nothing be done to help her.

[@aahsimovieprojects]

@@Babu-kr3cr You believe they went into the procedure with the intention of killing the patient?

[@Babu-kr3cr]

@@aahsimovieprojects Yes, I think it is worth having a trial over. They were way to negligent for professional standards.

[@Vendemiair]

I'm a medical doctor (internal medicine, then further subspecialty training) and just a slight correction, she wasn't left alone for five hours with no pulse and oxygen. I've done advanced cardiac life support (resuscitation) on more people than I can count and I can assure you NOBODY can revive a person in cardiac arrest (heart not beating, hence no pulse, which is essentially a dead person) after 5 hours. What happened was that she was left alone for 15 minutes and during the time she was unattended she underwent cardiac arrest. She was then discovered by another nurse, underwent resuscitation and was successfully revived. However too much time had passed without blood flow to her brain and this caused permanent brain damage. The five hours here is the time elapsed from the time she was revived to calling 911 to bring her to a hospital, which is obviously wrong because they should have promptly transferred her to a hospital once her vital signs were stabilized. So what happened? She's very young and breast augmentation isn't considered a high-risk procedure, so her surgical and medical risk would be really low. There is limited information available but if I had to guess it's probably an an idiosyncratic (rare and unpredictable) reaction to the anesthesia. The fault here is that she was left alone after anesthesia was given, which should never be done. If someone was monitoring her when the reaction occurred, then emergency procedures (e.g. tracheal intubation to deliver oxygen) could have been instituted quickly. Even if she had died, as long as everything that could be done was given, then there is no liability or malpractice because idiosyncratic reactions cannot be predicted and is always part of the risk when taking any medication or pharmaceutical substance.

[@Babu-kr3cr]

@@Vendemiair It is against the law for a nurse to administer anesthesia strong enough to put someone to sleep. Then this nurse gave her too much, she stopped breathing, and instead of taking her to the hospital, they let her lie there dying of brain starvation. If that isn't malpractice, what is?

[@lolatruitt1441]

We have to start supporting our daughters to love their body

[@NoRamNobiosNoService]

What do you mean this is the second wrongful death suit he is facing?

[@bdizzle5359]

He has another one. Two different patients, or victims. Now two different patients have died, due to his negligence.

[@jenniferhuynh9138]

Thats exactly what I was thinking. How in the fuk is he still practicing if he killed someone before jesus

[@Raven-fx8nr]

I was thinking the same thing as well!!! How is he still allowed to be practicing as an RN after TWO wrongful death suits??? I'm a critical care RN and can't fathom how someone with that record/background is still allowed to practice and have other people's lives in his hands and under his care!! I have seen nurses have their licenses revoked for much less. This was complete and utter negligence and both his CRNA and RN licenses should be immediately revoked!!! As a practicing critical care nurse, I always have another nurse cover for me and keep a watchful eye over my patients even when running quickly to the restroom. My patients are never left unmonitored or unattended!!! Things can drastically change in less than a moments notice and someone can end up being stable one minute and take a turn for the worst the next.....and you need to be constantly monitoring your patients closely so you can either prevent it from happening if possible or be able to start immediate intervention to stabilize them if it does. To sedate someone with general anesthesia or any kind of anesthesia or sedative and leave them unattended for any amount of time is gross negligence!!! I hope this poor family gets the justice they deserve and appropriate actions are taken to help prevent this from happening to someone else!!! RIP sweet angel 😇!!! I pray for you and your family!!! 🙏💜💕😇🙏

[@fjp9]

@Volta Kubrick sometimes it isn’t about money; it is about justice.

[@missg-u2d]

@@Raven-fx8nrIsn't there a website that people can go to and see a doctor and nurses history?

[@Stetsonhatman]

I had to have baby teeth removed to speed up permanent teeth for braces - I must have been about 10? I asked to be put to sleep because of previous bad experience having teeth pulled. I was put to sleep with a shot, the oral surgeon pulled the teeth then went golfing. I was left alone with a nurse/dental hygienist. For some reason I stopped breathing. She eventually returned and saw that I was blue. I awoke to the sounds of her crying and saying breathe, breathe, breathe as she held a respirator to my face. A nurse anesthetic is not a full blown anesthesiologist. Don't allow anyone to glibly put you under and insist on the presence of a fully trained anesthesiologist.

[@jenngranados825]

So sad to find out she passed... I was rooting for her to get better 😞

[@XoXo-gl9hg]

Me too, I can't believe this. R.I.P

[@dianebaugher3919]

She was beautiful the way she was, I wish she could have believed that

[@julial3758]

At least she's free from suffering. It's better this way than to be in long term care for decades since she had suffered from permanent brain damage. This is why I'd never opt in to do any unnecessary cosmetic surgery. I hate to even have to go get tooth implant. :'( But I need that to eat & prevent my other tooth from falling out too. SIGHhhhhhhhhhh

[@lindatohara6438]

I opted out of a tooth implant dentist said my teeth weren’t going to move, good enough for me.

[@sophearyouk2718]

So true and sad at the sametime :(

[@عاشقةجميلةبدوي]

tooth implant doesnt need general anesthesia

[@shitmandood]

The brain has neuroplasticity. If she had lived another 10 years, the brain may have rewired itself to give her back additional function. It just takes a long time.

[@mccannpf]

How do you know she is free from suffering? Where do you get your info from?

[@johnnylego807]

What caused this!!!! Should have NEVER HAPPENED. The Anesthetist needs too be investigated! This isn’t his only patient this happened too!

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

A teenager?...ready for an IMAGE CHANGE?? wtf is wrong with this world? Teenagers don't even know who they are at their ages. oh, brother!

[@TheAmandaMAYshow]

Or what is wrong with the doctor 🤷🏻‍♀️ it wasn’t her fault the doctor let her unattended while under anesthesia

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

@Nathaniel T Exactly 👏🏼...sad

[@RaimonTarou]

stop blaming the victim you heartless POS

[@fd3]

This comment is fucking bullshit. This is fucking bullshit. How about doctors and surgeons DONT FUCK UP SURGERIES?!

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

@@fd3 Which one, YOURS? Yes, doctors DO (as you stated) "FUCK UP SURGERIES". MY comment lays path to the fact that teen-agers are still developing and are in a stage that should NOT be finalized by having plastic surgery. So, I agree. Your comment is, in vulgar terms as you said BULLSHIT. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment 💖

[@wokeness420]

The Mother should have warned her daughter that there is always a risk when going under the knife. You cannot promise everything will be alright. People should never take any surgery lightly. There is always serious risk involved.

[@mariadominguez1515]

it's even sadder because it wasn't only the risky surgery but the negligence. The negligence was pretty much what killed her. But I got you, every surgery that you need to be under anesthesia could have complications.

[@wokeness420]

Yes I agree 100% The neglect from the staff and doctor is the main contributing factor. She likely would have been fine if she were properly monitored and attended to.

[@rajs7876]

I know it's absolutely frightening how unaware people are of risks of any surgery. I support reconstructive surgery for people but anything else is just insanity

[@chingron]

Looking at the mother, I’m guessing she encouraged her daughter to do it.

[@MPMB683]

I have so many questions but I'll ask none.

[@NA-mh3uf]

What a way to die, we need to show our daughter to have confidence and love their bodies just the way they are. Heart breaking.💔

[@ViolaPressley]

I have a saying, "I'm thick, milk chocolate and loving it." Do not encourage your daughters to get unnecessary cosmetic surgeries, don't approve of it. It's not worth their life. Once again, sometimes people tend to "follow" what they see. The younger generation see all these famous people getting botox, face lifts, tummy tucks, lipo suction, butt implants, face and cheek implants. It's ridiculous. Famous people have also died from taking these risks. It's sad. It's ever sadder when you have lots of money, then go to these cheap, poorly educated or trained doctors. They don't care about your life, they care about making money off you being desperate to beautify yourself. When these women die from these procedures, the doctors lives will go on. Take me as I am or take a hike.

[@chrisr5649]

@@ViolaPressley in this case it wasn't a doctor, it was a nurse anesthetist.

[@thestache5424]

yh because clearly the mother didn't with this teen

[@missg-u2d]

@@ViolaPressley Very well said. For so many of us women, esp black American women, it's been such a battle to accept & love self, reject the evil 'norm', and not let the evil words of others bring us down. I was shocked to learn that a lot of Asian women are under the same pressure.

[@ch3ckm8]

bad parenting indeed. These couple should blame themselves for supporting her with this surgery.

[@rivkaschmelczer1698]

And that is why I will never do any type of elective surgery. The only time I’ll allow myself to be put under general anesthesia is for a medically necessary procedure

[@abe6495]

Our body is a temple and is beautiful the way it is. Accept yourself the way you are. Mind, body, and soul. Exercise, eat healthy, and take care of yourself and you will remain beautiful.

[@tirelllarose3162]

Very sad she didn't need nothing done to her body she was beautiful I'm praying for her family

[@branon6565]

Tirell Larose ....praying to the "god" who's responsible for killing their daughter? Wtf kinda nonsense is that?! You religious whackjobs make zero sense....

[@esmeraldahibdon565]

I’m sorry did God do it or was it the staff? You lost me on that one... God doesn’t make people make stupid choices that’s why He gave everyone a way to choose eternal life JESUS and people still don’t.

[@mumtas4469]

@@esmeraldahibdon565 well God already knew this would happen and already knows what would happen the rest of our lives and if God willed she would’ve survived or someone would’ve came to her sooner

[@arichalevas2298]

That's what you can say to anyone they don't need nothing done or any plastic surgery or work but many people get it is their choice/decision. Plus she didn't even die from the surgery but the medicine to put you to sleep

[@jovanmalic9259]

Religious people say that god is good and almighty. When good people like this girl die it seems like god is not that good or he is not almighty.

[@DebSherr]

It's so sad to hear she passed away 😢 Rest in peace, beautiful girl 🙏🏽

[@blakeweaver5980]

It is so sad for the loss of a young one even sadder that young adults due to society pressures fall prey to the allure of unnatural cosmetic alterations I am sorry for your immeasurable loss

[@TheDetroitblack]

She was so gorgeous she didn't need no fake breast,as a parent they should have done everything to encourage her to see her self Worth,her beauty within....This is super sad,I can't imagine losing my child from something so senseless as fake breast!! There are so many sick kids in this world that need operations to save their lives and y'all got kids running around here getting surgery thinking that it's going to make them look cute and they die Jesus, God bless the dead😭🙏🏼💔

[@vincentnnyc]

This should be shown to teens who want want cosmetic surgery....don’t do it!

[@jaskayy6590]

It’s so sad that girls are willing to go under the knife 😓

[@juliarivera2904]

For what though.. smh

[@lilyrose7082]

They see the kardasians and think to themselves, well maybe I can look like them also with a little cosmetic surgery. What they don’t realize is the Kardasians have the best physicians money can buy but these smaller clinics run by these incompetent cosmetic surgeons may result in your death! Remember, 50% of doctors graduate at the bottom of their class!!

[@jaskayy6590]

@@lilyrose7082 I think the Kardashians are pathetic

[@khaliyahliyah6444]

They still will

[@mysterioustiings9909]

TEACH YOUR CHILDREN TO LOVE THEIR BODIES IT'S IMPORTANT. Edit: I'm pretty sure most people don't have to tell their children to not become a doctor who's willing to kill people stop replying with that.

[@TryMyMartini]

How about “teach your children not to be the kind of doctor whose pride would let someone die on a table for five hours instead of calling for help.”

[@KCM1]

How about teach your children to not become medical professionals if they’re going to neglect their patients and leave them to die

[@lunalove9395]

I don't think its fair to criticise the parents here...I'm sure her parents did teach her self-love and say she doesn't need the surgery, but at the end of the day she was 19 - she probably would've gone through with it without their approval/consent anyway. The media is more to blame imo as they're the ones constantly saying 'big boobs are in' 'oh, no, now its big butts' and acting like body types are 'trends'.

[@arichalevas2298]

Well not everybody does and people get surgeries it happens. They said she died before the surgery even started so she could have died from any surgery.

[@arichalevas2298]

And transgenders get a lot of surgery do you just tell them to love their face/body and everything as it is? Some people want to change something on their body or face and think it will make it better or to what they like. It's their choice

[@Eliminator5555]

I hope they get millions, even though that won't return their daughter. That nurse anesthetist should be jailed for manslaughter and should never practice again. The doctor should permanently lose his license at a minimum.

[@Eliminator5555]

@Shiela Hudson I wasn't saying they will. But they should.

[@TheSuperHarrygeorge]

A registered nurse as an anaesthetist ! Surely this is a medical speciality for a trained doctor not a nurse 😧

[@jhsdfjhgjh]

My first thought was why would an 18-year-old go for breast implants... Sad to see she saved up over several months to finally go to such an incompetent hospital and suffer to death.. 😖

[@saiyedf]

Life Imprisonment For Doctor Who Waited Almost 6 Hour In His Office Instead of Saving Her Life.

[@catherinerowe6815]

Why would let a child do this??

[@dakz9296]

She was 18 years old -an adult in the eyes of the law.

[@Vewestupeg]

@@dakz9296 the law is dumb. Isn’t your brain undeveloped until at least 25?

[@CapitalDream]

@@dakz9296but still, the parent can say no and they are the ones typically paying. They should have never let this happen.

[@dakz9296]

@@CapitalDream I am aware of that. They should've refused, but her parents allowed it to happen. They are equally to blame as well. Perhaps they did not thoroughly check the doctor's background.

[@CrystalSaysSo]

I'm so heartbroken of this egregious tragedy. Mistakes in providing any type of Healthcare always has it's risks. But this could have been totally avoided. Without knowing what happened before, during and after surgery. To leave a post-op patient alone for 15 minutes, and to have the surgeon order the other staff not to call 911, malpractice, wrongful death.. well, there's many charges that should be placed against him.. not just payout to the family. Make sure he never practices again. To her parents, my heart goes out to you. No parent should essentially lose a child two times. I'm just so very sorry.

[@alant6480]

So sorry for the lost. I can’t imagine the pain the family going through now. May God bless the family.

[@Humble176]

It’s sad when you have natural beauty and still not satisfied

[@TheAmandaMAYshow]

and what if she looked different would you still be saying that? Natural beauty has nothing to do with this.

[@taejinbin12]

People do this cuz maybe they have insecurities they want something to change so they can gain their confidence...

[@MusicforMe123]

Is that the best you got in your heart... really!!!

[@RaimonTarou]

and that justifies the doctors murdering her in cold blood? go F yourself you P O S.

[@songmahobi5662]

shes young, thats why she dont think shes so beautiful already. or maybe shes influenced by social media. rest in peace and condolence to the family. this is very sad story.

[@chimdaily8505]

Why, why would you need that surgery!

[@Pandaluver67899]

plastic surgery is extremely common. this patient should not have been killed. period.

[@Nico-02]

That's insane how she was the SECOND victim of this. How do they even stay in business after being responsible for the 1st death?

[@iROChakri]

Signed the consent? Good luck winning the lawsuit. The fault goes to the parents for not educating their child to be happy with what they gave to her.

[@shehound1778]

The song “unpretty” comes to mind 💯

[@smiless0999]

Accurate! I listen to that song almost every day.

[@southhill2833]

@@smiless0999 do you feel ugly or something?

[@Katiee0592]

And "pretty hurts"

[@isaa757]

😮😮😮 Shame on the Family for ALLOWING HER DAUGHTER'S SURGERY 😮😮😮😮 SHOUT OUT FROM SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

[@williampropst9447]

What kind of mother goes along with this ? Now I understand how this girl could be insecure

[@brittany6315]

Agreed.

[@nikkinicole5216]

Thats exactly what baffles me why in the world would you encourage her to risk her life like that. So vain and so sad!

[@Joojoobeans]

Welp this comment is just insensitive and victim blaming. What matters here is what the doctors did to this poor girl and not giving her the help she needed for over 5 HOURS. what is wrong with people smh... shame on you. The mother lost her daughter and all you can say is this? wowwww

[@nikkinicole5216]

@@Joojoobeans No what matters is that ppl like u donot like the truth. And the truth of the matter is that the doctor is not the only party responsible the mother is and the person that died as well. It was a poor choice tht could have been avoided.

[@Joojoobeans]

@@nikkinicole5216 Wow another victim blamer. So if you wanted to get surgery done and those doctors did the same thing to you this would be YOUR fault? do you realize how dumb that sounds

[@deniserussell4256]

She's so beautiful, rest in peace.

[@averagejoe2982]

She is already pretty. Why would she go to surgery?

[@sandyflowers9201]

Their parents and her decision to go to surgery. Many butchers out of there.

[@RealLadyK]

I saw a nurse practitioner here in America once and her incompetence was scary. I went to complain for the ear wax blocking my ear and asked for a cleaning, which I did regularly when I visited my primary care doctor when I was living in Hog Kong. The nurse practitioner printed out a report for more than 50 pages to just document I had an ear infection and she prescribed a totally irrelevant antibiotic that costs US$150. I didn't fill it, I just bought an ear prick with camera on Amazon and cleaned out my wax instead. I will never let a nurse to play doctor with me again. Back in Hong Kong, doctors are doctors and there is no nurse practicing as doctors. I didn't realize nurses can practice independently like a doctor in the USA at the time, but now I know. Don't let someone who is not smart enough to get into medical schools to do a doctor's work on you. I still keep that 50+ pages long ridiculous report and when I went back to Hong Kong in Jan, I showed it to my doctors friends, and their jaws just dropped after they read it. They were surprised by the time wasting documentation for a completely wrong and laughable misdiagnosis. They never saw any mistake like that in their careers practicing medicine in Hong Kong. Well now we see why American healthcare is so expensive. All the wasted time, wasted copay, wasted printer ink and paper, for my ear wax problem. In this breast surgery case, there is the huge malpractice lawsuits that will increase health insurance premiums and copays for everyone in America. We are all paying more because some unqualified people want to practice as doctors to make money when they couldn't get into medical schools in the first place.

[@StatikV87]

Ladies, just accept yourself with your imperfections. Don't take deadly risks for unecessary cosmetic surgery...

[@rosalinejordan1549]

Learn to love who you are!!! I am sorry for your loss.

[@a_la06]

Damn man... she had a long journey. Rip Emilynn. one too many, all the patients that were under his care and have had to experience this, DESERVES JUSTICE.

[@camilaaragon5868]

Absolutely agree!

[@whatshereads1]

Wow, I’m so sorry for your loss she was beautiful.

[@judgmentday221]

How could a mom allowed her teenage daughter to get a breast implant at such a young age!!! Is she crazy?

[@GetRich23]

Exactly!

[@anitaluevano9643]

I agree

[@favourifezue1593]

19? She’s an adult and you heard she saved up for it. It was her choice.. Don’t act like we don’t live in a world where children do whatever they want regardless of what their parents think.

[@GetRich23]

@@favourifezue1593 She was 18 at the time and you see what making stupid decisions gets you right? Now she’s dead because she rushed for perfection.

[@judgmentday221]

@@favourifezue1593 That defends on what kind of upbringing you give your children! I realized, she is not from the Philippines! In my country, the Philippines, we do have very close family ties!, even if a daughter turns 30, she still get great advices from parents and grand parents! From her early age to adulthood, most filipno mothers never get tired of giving their sons and daughters spiritual and moral guidance, in able for them to make wise choices in life. Most filipino parents are even against for their children to get tattooed! If i was her mother, from chilhood, i will train and emphasize to her the value of life, the true meaning of happiness, trueself worth and what beauty is! Beauty shines and radiates from the inside-out of your soul! 💓 And beauty always had a purpose, to be of service to life rather than display of outward appearance. if your soul is pure, then your inner beauty radiates and outshines the physical. Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.

[@AngelIsland88]

She didn’t need surgery, she was gorgeous, Sorry for her family 😔

[@txivhuabtais7406]

Be happy with what u was born with and not leave this world for something not real . This is sad to know

[@johnle1711]

This is so sad 😭 I’m angered, and I hope this family gets what they deserve. Sorry 😔 to the girl that was holding on so long. She was strong, if only there was a special doctor out there that had the answer to treat this.

[@jriverar1436]

💔😞

[@gigilamoore2656]

Her mother: She was ready for an image change. Um.. how about taking that money she saved and going to college? She didn't need you to be her best friend. She needed you to tell her she was beautiful as she was. Everyone wants to be anything other than who and what they are these days.

[@missg-u2d]

So true! Very well said! She could've just settled for a padded bra. Anyone seeing what she looks like without it, should be close enough not to care. The parents look like they conform to a certain beauty standard and no doubt encouraged her to do the same thing. It's a cultural thing and very difficult for a young girl beginning her adult life out in the world to break free from.

[@itisimonny]

its crazy there isn't more comments like this! no teenager NEEDS plastic surgery let alone fake tits and all the serious bad side effects that could happen, simply bc of the implant alone!

[@dakz9296]

Come to think of it, her body wasn't completely developed either. She just got out of puberty. She was beautiful the way she looked. Her mom seems like she cares about her image so much.

[@sydneyashton9830]

I know I would have Never consented for my minor daughter to get implants..I'm sorry for the loss, but we don't give in to adolescent teenagers.

[@calilyn1026]

I believe she was 18. that's consenting age. you don't need parents signature.

[@winkwink7318]

@@calilyn1026 unless you're fully matured , reaching an age of 18 doesn't mean you are matured.. it is just a age that is count as an adult but not..18 year old is very young to take high decisions..and it doesn't really mean you have a right to ignore your parents or elders advices just only because you've reached 18, they'll only know the value of life when they grow older and fully matured and have understandings

[@We_Want_It_All]

@@calilyn1026 funny thing is, the parents are okay for her to get a boob job at 18 saying she's an adult, but i'm pretty sure if it was her wanting to marry or have a baby the parents would say no, you're still a child...

[@merrynwatts]

Fly free beautiful girl🪽 To the family, I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏🏼

[@serenedambrisi2536]

My brother passed away on January 30 after going through. Simple elective surgery on Jauuary 6th of this year . Exactly the same thing as your beautiful daughter . All we know is he went into cardiac arrest and it took them 40 minutes to get his heart started. . 40 minutes to bring him back and in a vegetative state . 3 weeks we had to Skype to talk to him because of the pandemic. No response . it was the most painful heartbreaking thing a family can go through . then 3 days in hospice and then he passed away . GOD bless you and your family

[@missg-u2d]

So sorry for your loss, especially during covid when you couldn't see him. I hope God has given you and your family some comfort and the strength to move on.

[@sylph99]

There should be a law for a lengthy psychological therapy prior to any cosmetic surgery

[@Bulldog-mi3om]

You would think

[@emmaathome2902]

I’m asking why a 19 year old was allowed to have this surgery. Parents, I’m asking you, you seem so proud of the fact she was having it done?

[@power5650]

because 19 is considered an adult, and her parents can't legally stop her.

[@vekomaboomerang4094]

They need to give both Dr. Kim and Rex Meeker a 50 year life sentence, or the death penalty. Whether you child is 20 or 40 years old, no parent should ever have to bury their sons and daughters. I lost my father 3 years due to being paralyzed from heart valve surgery. It was sucessful, but the doctors sent him to a nursing home without making sure that he was alright. My father passed away on his birthday towards the end of June. The pain never really goes away, but life goes on and we have to push forward, knowing that we will see our loved ones again in Heaven.

[@reginamushi6582]

She was so pretty too...rip

[@davidwhatsthatabout7404]

The mom should feel haunted for her actions of persuading her child to get the surgery

[@Aquarian231990]

I remember this story WOW.... SMH social media makes you feel like you're not perfect and this is what happens!

[@leaaaaah78890]

This comment right here 👆🏾 because the girl looked perfectly fine but that's not what she saw smh.

[@Aquarian231990]

@@leaaaaah78890 Sad stuff

[@annewarholic9234]

Im so sorry for your loss she was a beautiful girl my prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for sharing your story.🙏

[@dinavincelli1804]

So, so sorry this happened. May she rest in eternal peace now. 🙏🏻💜

[@mattlubas4038]

This poor family soo sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter !

[@karank8578]

prayers for this family, and rip to the young lady. Message for young girls who are being peer pressured and feel insecure about their body. Every breath and every part of our body is good just as how it is.

[@archerbob6847]

Everyone at that business, during their victim' visit, should be charged with murder for the pure and simple fact that none of them called for an ambulance in a timely fashion... its says to me they were probably cleaning up and destroying evidence before calling for assistance, are these the actions of innocent people

[@joshshort1876]

After months of saving for a breast surgery? Really I don't know where my next meal is coming from.. give .me a break

[@chrislim7976]

Never allow a nurse to administer a general anesthesia. This is a specialty to be done by a doctor.

[@haroldmiranda7257]

“Be contented of what god’s given to us” this is the lesson learned from this story,,condolence for the members of the family,,,rest in peace to your daughter ,,,its very sad😢

[@ClassicLightningManageme-jb8hz]

O my goodness. This is so sad and shocking. I wish you all the comfort and healing the family deserves.

[@immamarsia]

sometimes society makes us insecure...

[@mellowapocalypse]

two years later i watched this story for the first time only to find out charges against Dr Kim & the anesthesiologist were both dismissed & they seemingly both still practice in the denver area

[@arkwill14]

I saw that the charges again the anesthesiologist were dismissed because he agreed to testify against Dr. Kim. But I am not seeing that the charges were dismissed for Dr. Kim. Where did you see that?

[@xengyang5597]

It just sucks that she couldnt be happy with how she looked. Not demeaning her in any way, but be happy with how God created you. You dont have to have large breats to be beautiful, but I dont know her reasons why. But, the doctors should have known better.. shame that such a young life was taken

[@Ari-hi6rh]

@Sky P. yup

[@foylebutler8952]

The anesthesiologist is never supposed to leave the patient for even a second.

[@lynette599]

First of all I blame social media. Secondly the doctors.

[@mr.robsoft802]

I am really sorry for your loss, but why would you let a very young teen get breast implant surgery in the first place. Plastic surgery is not without risk. This doctor and nurse made a lot of mistakes that led to the death of this child, and they should be held accountable.

[@tolovve6212]

Ultimately she died from a nursing home-acquired pneumonia. Staying at a nursing home for an extended period of time is not recommended for anyone. Stay at your own risk.

[@ccMomOfJays]

Unbelievable

[@x11amiable11x]

How did she end up in the nursing home? Because of the incompetence of a CRNA (nurse anesthetist). Root cause was because of loss of airway control by the CRNA

[@laurenlandon9964]

This girl was physically beautiful just the way she was.She never needed any kind of plastic surgery .That is what a good plastic surgeon should have told her.She was not properly cared for after surgery maybe even during surgery.i don't know what happened to this girl .But her parents deserve the right to know everthing there is to know.What a terrible loss for her parents .My heart hurts for her parents who had to watch her suffer to survive only to die.There are no words to describe such useless loss.

[@AlaskanSnowLeopard]

This sadden me, she reminded me of my daughter. My daughter looks and smile have a slight resemblance of Emmalyn. Rest in Peace young one.

[@meghanmay6961]

Why did she go for breast implants with the support of her parents ? Let's start there

[@gabrielletavera1147]

Thinking of you Emmalyn on this Christmas Eve 2020. I hope Dr. Kim and Nurse Meeker never practice again and are haunted by the destruction their negligence and incompetence has caused your family.

[@santamonicarodriguez4727]

This is so sad. I’m sorry for your loss.

[@egoji1541]

please dont get plastic surgery folks yall are fine the way yall are. plz :)

[@timnewman6529]

Killed by vanity. How very sad, she was perfect.

[@maleehakhan4756]

Why would you let your daughter do that

[@vivianfoster702]

If you need surgery, go to a hospital. These clinics are not adequate. If you go into cardiac arrest, or have complications, hospitals have the equipment and personnel to assist. Yes it’s more expensive, but you have one life.

[@thetraveler1182]

*She was absolutely beautiful!!* Women PLEASE!!!!! PLEASE!!! Hear me, *YOU ARE ENOUGH!!* Exercise, hire a personal trainer and a nutritionist. GOD BLESS YOU SWEET GIRL!!

[@itsrainingmelons6202]

What makes me mad is that the anesthesiologist has a history with this, yet his job is still secure!! He killed a woman in 2007 the same way. The doctor needs to loose his license as well

[@1buddyclubs]

Please stay natural, don't put your life at risk just to look good for others, life is too precious don't waist it! 😥

[@childgaia7]

Why oh why do such young girls want plastic surgery? 18 is way too young, your body is still growing. Very sorry for her family.

[@stargazeronesixseven]

This is not the first time we have heard patients gone into coma & some die later after receiving anesthesia for surgeries ... We have to look into this matter seriously! May Good God Blessed Emmalyn to a Better World/Realm! 🕯🌷🕊🌍♥️

[@DrinkingArt]

Why would a mother let her 18-year-old have breast implants. She wasnt even old enough to drink alcohol. She wasnt even a kid.

[@irrelevant2235]

The mother is no better in terms of superficiality. Check out her fake eyelashes as an example.

[@shirleysmith8108]

Prayers for her family, sorry for your loss. Evelyn was so vibrant, beautiful and healthy. Sometimes young girls just need to wait a few years and those breast will eventually develop on their own. Those people should be held accountable for their negligence, and should pay the family for the suffering she went through. There was no urgency in their voices to get her immediate care to the hospital. RIP

[@Widdekuu91]

Also, not to make the breasts a thing, but I have a cup A (I'm 32) and it's taken a few years, but I've learned that they fit my body and they're good that way. Emily was clearly skinny, breasts are made of fat, tissue and if you're a mother, milk-making-tissue-glands-things (I'm not a native English speaker, you know what I mean.) So if you are not pregnant, your breasts are a standard 'tissue' and the rest is fat. Your body doesn't add extra fat on your chest for fun, only when you áre a bit fat and have that there. She likely wanted an unattainable bodyshape that TikTok showed everyone, that is clearly not natural and since she was 18, that urge to look like that would have likely passed. Because now, in 2023, the BBL-trend (big butts) is dying out again and suddenly the gaunt look is gone and the round faces are back in. Asian eyes are back in, 90's style clothes are back in, etc.etc. Small breasts will be back in soon, they were hip during the 90's. No need to permanently disfigure yourself for trends.

[@Defttones..]

Why would you let your daughter get a breast augmentation at 18?? She failed her as a mother. Instead of uplifting her & giving her that confidence to love her self the way she is. Smh. She neglected her. & now she’s dead.. that’s so f**** up.