Woman dies after BBL, now family is suing plastic surgery center and doctor

Thirty-three-year-old Erica Russell, a mother of five, left her home in Tennessee in 2021 to travel to Miami for a Brazilian butt lift, or BBL - the plastic surgery procedure that has one of the highest mortality rates.
“Like many folks across the country come to Florida and seek to have these plastic surgery procedures,” said Stephen Cain, a partner with the law firm Stewart Tilghman Fox Bianchi & Cain, who is representing Russell’s family.
Russell had the popular plastic surgery at Seduction Cosmetic Center on SW 8th Street. State records show her surgeon, Dr. John Sampson, entered the operating room at about 6:32 that morning and performed six other surgeries before Russell's procedure, which began at about 8:31 in the evening.
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[@blackOneTime]

Stop getting BBLs, period

[@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040]

BW don't like themselves

[@sweetbeauty2153]

Exactly!!Lord have mercy!!!🤦‍♀️

[@teresaholmes4393]

🛑stop, please,

[@Pho909]

Bbl's should be outlawed!!

[@Rastasoul1]

🎯

[@staceywilliams1863]

Five children without their mother over some bs!

[@emilygooner9697]

Hence the need to sue for funds someone gotta bring them kids of up, where’s the dad ?

[@wwtjoygbths3993]

Let me congratulate her on that BBL.😅 ☠️⚰️⚱️💀 Rip RIP

[@illiniwood]

@@emilygooner9697 The children are now eligible for their mothers social security until the age of 18, unless they attend college. Then, they can get it up until graduation or 22. Which ever comes first. At least it was like that ten+ years ago.

[@illiniwood]

My heart is absolutely gutted over this too. Such a loss. RIP Erica.

[@eugenemotes1745]

​@@illiniwoodshe caused her own demise

[@aromad5557]

33 years old, five kids, and butt lifts? Priorities people. 😳

[@beverlyglasgow4831]

The fact that she had five children probably means she didn't have any man to assist so she was getting BBL to catch unsuspecting men to pay her bills.

[@CB-dl6hz]

@beverlyglasgow4831 - wow! That’s really a nasty comment!!!

[@kajuan85]

@@CB-dl6hz no it's not!

[@pdm8446]

⁠@@beverlyglasgow4831How does the fact that she has 5 child equal to not being married? I personally know so many married, professional women with 5 children and more!

[@StevenSanchezWelding]

It’s a truthful comment

[@Mutima_K]

I don't want to be insensitive because I imagine her family is in pain. The issue here is this lady, a mother of 5, was willing to risk her life for something so foolish. These procedures have a high mortality risk. The money she paid for this surgery could have been saved for her children's education. Prioritizing a BBL is pure ignorance. The only awareness that needs to be increased here is the awareness of having self-love and eliminating the selfish desire of plastic surgery.

[@halroxdynasty8683]

I do agree but I don't want to solely blame the victim these doctors should not be performing these surgeries many have been sued many people refuse to do them and I hope they just all together get shut down. RIP to her it's so sad ❤

[@jacquelinekinchen-gordon5397]

@Mutima_K How about a new brain since this one is not working

[@wwtjoygbths3993]

Groceries and housing just too damn high for this BBL foolish.

[@lemondropkid6175]

She would have signed lots of standard papers before the surgery.

[@buddhaganesh6318]

When is this disgusting trend going to end???

[@thaistomp]

When females start acting like females again.

[@chevvonnejohnson8367]

AGREED. I am so tired of this as well. HOW ABOUT THE TREND TO ROCK WHAT GOD GAVE US, Eat Healthy and Excercise??❤

[@rhondae8222]

Not as long as there are women who are desperate for BBLs. Smh

[@toobeautiful3517]

I agree. They give these ladies the same body shape.

[@shaniya3847]

lol this has been a thing forever

[@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH]

5 children and she was worried about having a big butt to impress others.🤦🏾‍♂️ Always be thankful for what you already have.

[@TdT2211]

She knows now. I hope someone else sees this and change their minds. I can't imagine how heart broken the kids are.

[@monroealie4030]

Many have passed away from it. Apparently, no lesson learned. Yes, I do feel for the kids, life itself is already hard, now it's going to be harder.🙏😔

[@naturallyimperfect8399]

@@monroealie4030 Many people pass and people don’t learn lesson. They believe it couldn’t possibly happen to them 😢. Until it do and times up.

[@Bebedollie]

Amen

[@verlynbaker3927]

Sorry to hear about her death, her family i feel sad for. God made u in his own image stay with it.

[@PanamaJones7]

Having 5 kids at 33 and she’s worried about a big butt. Sis needed a therapist not a surgeon

[@Dr.Sharron]

I guess having a husband wasn't a priority.

[@Dizzymarvel]

Oh well

[@Yuki._.948]

Right😮

[@ninawestlake14]

Looked a lot older, too.

[@tyronejones2553]

True

[@keimorgan5654]

People forget that plastic surgery is major surgery and there is a big risk to having it done.

[@CMe-bk5ez]

Having a big booty doesn’t make you an amazing person or partner. There’s a whole generation of people that are obsessed with the butt as if it’s the end all have all.

[@Misty-gc6bq]

Or make them pretty.

[@issavibe9239]

Damn , your wrong for that . ​@Misty-gc6bq

[@mj-rg9kp]

It doesn’t even look good tbh

[@jennpul1015]

Mother of 5 and doesn't seem to have had a husband. A general feeling of worthlessness and wanting to be desired is what drives these women to making such stupid decisions

[@kokainejane773]

And it doesn't make it good either..idky they do this

[@kareenwatson6084]

Why dont people leave their butt alone?

[@amybynum8962]

Yes Stop 🛑

[@d.lawrence5670]

Thanks for the laughs, Kareen! :)

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

Beauty is a commodity. A huge commodity

[@Glorious2480]

😂😂😂. Your comment

[@AmberColeman-gq1wn]

Trying to appeal to random men

[@thomasbrooker6970]

No woman should risk their life for a BBL!

[@wwtjoygbths3993]

Oprah and Gail rich gals ain't on the BBL table. Nuff said

[@renaehealey4618]

Please stop getting BBL’d please

[@kaydencefreeman6043]

​@@wwtjoygbths3993 who gives a damn about Oprah

[@vernamorales2326]

Who the hell does surgery that late at night ? Like it wasn't an emergency 🤬🤬

[@Vivian-ht3pp]

Nevertheless, she was willing to wait for it. 😬

[@vernamorales2326]

@@Vivian-ht3pp I believe that and it's 😢

[@Vivian-ht3pp]

@@vernamorales2326 More warnings need to go out that this procedure really is more dangerous/deadly than it is advertised. Many hear about the women who die when getting bbls done in the D.R. Even if the usa IS safer...all women still need to know that they risk their lives for the sake of their vanity. If her husband demanded it, she should've divorced him. Certainly, her children didn't push for it.😟

[@rosey312]

I would never have surgery in south Florida. There are so many cases of folks other than the doctor doing the actual procedure that it just isn't funny! Not to mention that almost every doctor does not carry malpractice insurance because they are trying to avoid being targeted in such a litigious state for minor things but when something like this happens, you can't touch them either. And look, in the end, he will still get to keep practicing!

[@Vivian-ht3pp]

@@rosey312 How many women will continue to willingly go under his knife?

[@enohp660]

A mother of 5 and this is what she prioritized?

[@sashamoore9691]

Tell that to all ur drug addicted friends that keep overdosing and dying😂😂 “and this is what she/he prioritized over their kids?” Yeah. This is what ur family members and homeboys are putting above their kids. DRUGS.

[@user-wh7ui2gj4d]

Right ✅️

[@rwdswght4057]

Probably regretted having her 5 kids and wanted to feel better about herself

[@shondraclemons8358]

Apparently so

[@shondraclemons8358]

​@@sashamoore9691😂😂😂😂

[@rakialogan3372]

Why risk life for a bigger butt it makes no sense

[@hannahdaki4117]

Why

[@MrARhodes]

That's why. 🤔

[@cutthechicken194]

Terrible! Put all the blame on a dead woman. Shame on you! 🫵🏽

[@d.c.5033]

Idk what the paperwork says but performing so many surgeries in one day should be something this doctor is held accountable for. But I’ve realized, many of the doctors play with the patients’ lives and take more risks cause they think bbls are senseless anyway.

[@DJRenee]

​@@cutthechicken194just because you died doesn't mean you didn't play a part in your death.

[@karee4476]

Why would anybody in their right mind agree to a non-emergent surgery at 8:30pm??? 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Alicia_j]

That alone seems sketchy!

[@ctnbanks8753]

You are so right, what about the next day.

[@xJanay]

Why would the doctor schedule it at that time?

[@asafaust8869]

Good comment. I am currently in need of eye, carpal tunnel, dental and rotator cuff surgery. I am fearful of being put to sleep. These surgical procedures are not life threatening, but there could be complications. I am not in a hurry to have these things done. 😮

[@lajoyashaw6439]

Why would someone with 5 kids to possibly leave behind have a non emergent surgery at any time for any reason?

[@ThrifterPickerShipper]

I'm sorry but a plastic surgeon calling his practice "Seduction" would be my first red flag. How inappropriate.

[@jacquelinekinchen-gordon5397]

@ThrifterPickerShipper It’s not a red flag it’s a metaphor I’ll let that marinate~

[@ThrifterPickerShipper]

@@jacquelinekinchen-gordon5397 You will let what marinate?? Of course it's a metaphor lol but not a very professional one for a doctor to use. It is very distasteful.

[@LittleMissSunshine721]

It sounds like a club. 😬

[@ThrifterPickerShipper]

@@LittleMissSunshine721 Exactly!!

[@vensonj]

They pay for everything but a gym membership

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

PERFECTLY said. This is the best comment ever. Absolutely true.

[@Theworldismyoyster1000]

Stop she passed away and I personally have a gym membership but respect people who are grieving

[@lilamayoral1031]

​@@Theworldismyoyster1000 is hard to feel empathy when so many people are fighting for their lives without any hope, when my father was diagnosed with cancer, doctors told him the only choice he had was to get surgery and the chance of surviving the surgery was one of four, and my dad didn't take the chance he was happy to live any time than to die during surgery.. he lived 2 more years there's many people grieving over people dying of incurable illness... And to have young women with children dying over a BBL ? Makes it hard for people to stay quiet

[@user-sy4og3sx1o]

Right.All they need is a colon cleanse and some exercise that'll do the trick

[@vensonj]

@@Theworldismyoyster1000 passed away or not..is my logic wrong?

[@yanalicious87]

Time to accept our bodies and be ok with what we have.

[@clint1285]

Amen

[@Kendalljackson-15]

Agree

[@amberwashington7500]

Easier said than done. However she was selfish because she didn't think about her kids.

[@amberbrown4267]

Amen…

[@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040]

BW hate themselves

[@Juanelamericanista]

With 5 kids you would think you'd be that stupid to get a pointless surgery but here we are.

[@user-xr8zw2cm5i]

Exactly. It truly is pointless.

[@stevemoore8041]

Five kids no husband.. she already wasn’t that bright 🙃

[@talknewz7617]

Brainiac, after having 5 kids and ruining your body, is the perfect time for surgery.

[@margotstamateris3583]

Is he even a real surgeon?! Who has surgery at 8:30 PM?!

[@corettacharles6546]

Exactly! He was probably burnt out from all the other ones.

[@chrislynch8914]

Surgeon was in a hurry. Popeyes closes at 10:30.

[@jennifercummins9462]

BBL surgury is the most dangerous of cosmetic surgeries. Vanity killed her

[@TheBobelly628]

Next time you pick up a mirror to check your appearance or comb your hair… remember your words that vanity kills.

[@artofficial2010]

Actually the doctor killed her.

[@fatvegan4621]

​@@TheBobelly628 maybe if they combed their hair with a chainsaw. If she wanted a bigger butt, she could have gone to the gym. Less mortality rate there.

[@josephdillon9698]

I love looking at myself in the mirror occasionally I have to watch a KZbin video about vanity so I can remember to eat

[@anaksunamoon8618]

@@TheBobelly628normal people look in the mirror for good hygiene . Most people don’t have surgeries and most people don’t have BBL which is very dangerous . Play stupid games win stupid prizes

[@IM.G]

Women, girls please stop with the plastic surgery’s. Everyone is not meant to look alike we all have different bodies different shape. Love yourself.❤

[@mattyrock2467]

well said

[@matthew81p]

GO TO THE GYM stop taking shortcuts

[@marquitiaw]

Well said ,

[@marquitiaw]

​@matthew81p right

[@johnstamos2365]

Especially the blacks!

[@jillcochran9794]

I had 4 boys( grown men now) how in the world did she have the funds to do that? My grocery bill, clothes, shoes, and etc. we never had an extra dime!

[@busterbrown1686]

That's you and your business.

[@IH8YALLL]

Income tax most likely

[@tsr7020]

Earned income credit buys everything except for the children who the money is for !!!!!

[@shay5839]

Probably used tax return.

[@meep2253]

@@tsr7020 not really because it’s capped. I don’t think it would pay for the entire thing. Partially, yes. But I agree with you. That money should be used responsibly for children.

[@SLRPAZ]

They are always suing and blaming someone for their own negligence. Shame on this mom of 5 for leaving her kids without a mom.

[@MsElite-js7ou]

Really??? You act like she planned to die

[@maria1marie]

​@@MsElite-js7ouSHE DID PLAN TO DO IT WHEN SHE MADE A CONSCIOUS DECISION TO GET A DANGEROUS BBL

[@perlitalaguna6622]

​@@maria1marieExactly!...Instead of just accepting herself and trying to be the best mom she could be....She wanted to get a BBL for what? Posting thirst traps? Please the men? Twerking? What possible reason for a mother of 5? BBL is a high risk procedure. High risk of infection. High risk of adverse reactions. High risk of mortality. High risk of malpractice. So unless you got into accident that decimated your buttocks...no reason anyone should get it.

[@KeishaChi]

Despite your personal opinion about her life choices the doctor was still negligent.

[@iamdarla10x]

Oh please. Many women get killed just because.

[@RA-ms3je]

I am a doctor and can tell you the family will lose the case. She willingly choose that surgery, it has risks including death in a certain percentage, she must have been informed, she signed informed consent form before her surgery. There was no malpractice, doctor is certified and has performed several. They cant win the case. It is sad that she died. Such a waste of a life.Why risk your life for a BBL? That being said, it is time the medical councils of all countries place a ban on BBL and make it illegal for doctors to perform. Enough of the deaths and complications

[@maddmaxx50gs]

That's Good News 🗞️

[@D_A_Marv]

It will not end because it’s about greed for these doctors

[@enohp660]

Absolutely not true. Something can be risky but it still will be proven, in this case, that the surgeon and the facility were negligent and that directly led to her death.

[@maddmaxx50gs]

Everybody wants to blame the doctors 😤 "Negligence", i understand... But greed? That didn't matter any sense 👎🏽 But i just stand with the people who opposite the family until "negligence" can be proven 🤷🏽‍♂️ because i have no sympathy for anyone who under goes these operations 💯

[@AllNatural7]

Her main concern should have been about those FIVE children!!! Period.

[@keyia1983]

Ain’t no way I would let any doctor perform a surgery on me 8:30 at night and after he’s already done 6 surgeries that day!!!

[@candy-sj]

Right, a family member should've asked why is he starting so late

[@brandyjohn]

And at a place with the name "Seduction," in giant print. I don't think so.

[@scorpiohughes2383]

Ikr, I was looking at that!!!​@@brandyjohn

[@WNHTCT]

One time, I wouldn't even let a dude draw blood who was obviously stressed, and at the end of his shift.

[@Madison-sr5nl3ie6y]

They said BBL smells like boo boo 😢why even get one

[@refigee8752]

Don't patients sign consent saying they understand the risk of death with the procedure? What's there to sue about?

[@jacquelinekinchen-gordon5397]

@refigee8752 If I was the dr lawyer she wouldn’t get a dime gettkng unnecessary surgery to enhance her harlot behavior no way the universe is cleansing the earth~

[@SweetEssie]

Yes, but the conditions to which they are performed were not disclosed and are grounds to sue bc the facility didn't tell them everything.

[@soca0111]

Thats what i was wondering .

[@k_dinero7965]

Literally disgusting smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@dj5180]

Never heard of anyone dying from therapy or self-work

[@kxcabral]

👏🏾👏🏾

[@Exoticbarbie.]

Or workouts

[@moondancer334]

Once again, the price of vanity leaves multiple children without a Mom. Money that could have been put toward a family vacation, her children's education. Some women really have their priorities messed up.

[@elainecongo3827]

I AGREE 100%....THAT WAS WASTED MONEY

[@reborn6914]

lol smh aren’t we judgmental you don’t know how this woman lived or what she has put away for her kids education just because she chooses to have a BBL doesn’t make her a irresponsible mother

[@mvm5439]

@@reborn6914 With the risk of death it absolutely makes her an irresponsible mother. I guess you'll be getting one soon too, huh?

[@eugenemotes1745]

​@@reborn6914she was irresponsible so Stop the Cap 🧢

[@DemPilafian]

Vanity? Paying money for surgery to make you uglier is the opposite of vanity. She obviously had a case of clinically extreme humility and wanted to be less desirable.

[@felwicked2245]

I had surgeries for cancer and there's always paperwork you signed about the risks, even minor surgeries states death on those procedures. They will loose the lawsuit.

[@essebug1066]

Having five children who absolutely adore you and love you no matter what your appearance is priceless and its sad they lost her over her own vanity. I am praying for those kids ❤

[@LaS88709]

At 830pm?!!!! Sir you should have been home eating dinner with your family. Too many patients in one day! Poor practice management.

[@PatienceLove]

Not necessarily true, doctors in hospitals work 12 hours shifts, long hours are normal for them.

[@LaS88709]

@@PatienceLove yes I agree, doctors can. But should a doctor that handles surgical procedure do that? Doesn’t seem wise

[@akenjah]

Poor judgement on the woman for wanting a stupid butt lift.

[@musakui]

​@@akenjahI suspect that you're such a perfect person that does absolutely no wrong and has made every single correct decision your entire life. No? Ok, stop being judgemental. All of you judgemental people are 🤮.

[@musakui]

I agree. All of these disgusting people judging another human for trusting a Dr to do the right thing is astounding to me. People are awful.

[@JaniceVineyard-kf6wm]

This is gruesome, disgusting, who told women this looks good?

[@Echo-tk8pz]

Men.

[@cesarbarbosa4109]

The internet

[@tonglag2089]

Society

[@kadewells214]

Other women. They look ridiculous

[@cindyswitzer4025]

As a woman, it was absolutely other women. Besides most men aren't that stupid.

[@aphrodittee3790]

🙄 Half these people don’t even get thorough physicals done! On top of that these patients don’t do intensive background checks on these doctors! Where its financially feasible is where they land! Prayers to her and family!

[@PaigeIroegbu]

she had 5 children and risk her family for this. so sad

[@dondonato5228]

Instead of spending the money on taking care of the 5 kids she had to spend it on an unneeded surgery what a waste.

[@davidcannon1626]

That's what this culture does to these women who've had 5 chances to find love but neglected loving themselves

[@Materialgirl_3]

For all you know her children may be very well taken care of financially. So for you to point out what she chooses to spend her money on it’s utterly disgusting. I’m going to assume that you don’t have that kind of money to do what you wanna do if you wanted to do it. People with money don’t think that way.

[@bunnydimples1283]

⁠@@Materialgirl_3No Boo Boo, what’s “utterly disgusting” is the very fact and notion that so many women are out here thinking and believing that a BBL is even needed or worth it as an addition to one’s body or self-esteem instead of loving themselves, their body, the way it was created. No, there’s nothing wrong with surgery or body enhancement but ppl need to think about their intentions of certain surgeries. Surgeries all by themselves are a life gamble, taking a chance, a life or death situation, there’s no guarantee you will come through it. There’s a difference between health issues surgery vs vain/vanity surgery🫤 How many butts need to explode or deflate and how many lives need to be loss before women get the message through their head to stop getting this foolishness done to them????🤔🫤😔😑🤫

[@rwdswght4057]

Probably regretted having her 5 kids and wanted to feel better about herself

[@Lynda827]

Waste

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

Mother of 5 getting a BBL. Why?? Why on earth get such stupid surgeries? She played and she paid.

[@bookbag6432]

Makes more sense when your body is destroyed by having 5 kids than a woman with no kids. Kids DESTROY your body.

[@mj-rg9kp]

My thoughts exactly, like why did she feel she needed to do that, especially knowing the risk? Who did she need to impress like that? It’s lunacy to the max

[@elongaabigail8636]

Who knows what her man has been asking?

[@elongaabigail8636]

No woman should get it period. Mother or not women must stop doing nonsense to impress men coz they are never satisfied and will always cheat

[@Klm49]

Why are you all victim blaming???

[@draco2xx]

ladies stop getting BBL we men do not like that, we prefer natural women❤

[@havefun7245]

Others asking: "what killed your mum" Kids: "BBL" Too bad and shameful

[@SweetEssie]

Negligent and greedy surgeon. Fat embolism. Internal bleeding. Physician who was acting as a surgeon when he was not supposed to be.

[@havefun7245]

@@SweetEssie greediness will make people stupid decisions

[@chazb3224]

This is so scary....to die from a surgery that you don't need...thats too much

[@hannahdaki4117]

There right how do you know she didn’t need it? Miss know it all or Mr. Her body her choices.

[@missmadelinesadventures3278]

People die from surgeries they need all the time. People only care about this story because they want to think they are better than her.

[@rampagesmackssons508]

​@@hannahdaki4117 she didn't need it. If a limb is infected then the individual may need amputation or risk death. She wanted the BBL she didn't need it. It had no benefits for her physical health, just purely cosmetic

[@user-qd2lg9wd2r]

Black women think the world trying to get between their legs means they are smart

[@PanameraTurboSEHybrid]

​@hannahdaki4117 She does not need a butt lift. What purpose is it going to serve other than getting attention for an oddly shaped body part.

[@user-ex2yt1pl6u]

She said they are filing the lawsuit to raise awareness and to prevent the incident from happening to another family. Yeah right. They are filing the lawsuit for money; end of story.

[@vetinaalvarez4004]

Yup yup

[@Misty-gc6bq]

Of course. They're opportunist. 🤑

[@celestecelestial90]

If she had done her research she would have known it is the deadliest plastic surgery. If I had it done I would know that my life would be on the line.

[@veniagivenchy1532]

Right !!! They're always acting like they're doing it for others, in all actuality, it's not really about others . It's about money . They are so quick to sue (which i do understand why), but their family members know what the possibilities are .

[@somerandomkid9438]

America = Sue Nation!😅

[@starelise1387]

Girl had 5 kids but had 6-7k to spend on a BBL??

[@jacquelinekinchen-gordon5397]

@starelise1387 They should investigate diligently and see if she was on welfare

[@imanlindsey4504]

Taxes !! Child credit

[@patwill84]

No why sue? This was her choice! Unbelievable 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@busterbrown1686]

@patwill84 Surgeons do bad jobs too. A old lady burned herself from Mcdonalds coffee and won a big settlement years ago, it was her choice to drink coffee. Airplanes crash it was the dead passengers choice to fly. Wrongful death is not a CHOICE.

[@patwill84]

But it was HER dang choice to do it! Get off my post with that bullish! She knew the risk! Ppl just can’t never be satisfied with their bodies if u didn’t like yo butt that much do some dang CRUNCHES! Unacceptable! She was lazy trying to go the easy way now look where she at 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@patwill84]

@@busterbrown1686 so yeah get off my post with that bull ok! Like I said it was her choice! She knew the risk and she paid with her life! This is just a lesson telling us don’t take the easy way out. She should have just gone to the gym and did some crunches! That’s all she had to do! And with her body shape already a bbl wasn’t gonna make her more appealing anyways🙅🏾‍♀️👏🏾🤷🏽‍♀️

[@busterbrown1686]

@@patwill84 How the hell you know what she knew ? Opinions are like butt holes everyone got one, so don't say what she should've done. The surgeon caused her DEATH. Why is he not frowned on ? Do you think he should be able to do more surgeries ? Stop being a shallow idiot.

[@batissta44]

the doctor did a bad job and it killed her.

[@tonileolion9702]

Who are they going to Sue when you sign something saying u know the risk of death. . Really sad

[@aestheticallyunique9093]

Instant gratification is becoming the new death sentence.

[@daviddinkins7009]

It's a very dumb procedure , it's completely unnecessary. She lost her life over nothing.

[@MenBeingHappy]

Suing them for what? Having a BBL for a brain?

[@smartanajones4u]

My own dentist told me a long time ago not to ever schedule a procedure with any doctor after 12pm or on Fridays. He said Mon - Thursday before lunch time is the best time. So there’s no way in hell I would have any kind of surgery if I can’t be 1st or 2nd on that list in the morning Mondays - Thursdays

[@eligreg99]

That’s not always possible bro lol

[@aqua_finessa6030]

Sounds like solid advice because surgery requires focus. They are more alert and ready for the day versus burnt out and ready for the day/week to be over.

[@SunShine-vo8kj]

No way would I ever get surgery at 8:30 at night. Especially that type of surgery I need the Doctor alert and aware. Plus the energy and vibe is just different at night.

[@akosua8779]

​of course it is, its called booking an appointment or scheduling an appointment that works for both doctor and patient IF its NOT an emergency that can not wait...this was an elective surgery....

[@sunshinethemiracletherapist]

I had to go to an oral surgeon to have my wisdom tooth pulled. It was so painful I didn't care what time it was. I just wanted it out!

[@jennifersutton3115]

People please embrace yourselves the way you are. Too many people is dying from this procedure.

[@jacquelinekinchen-gordon5397]

@jennifersutton3115 Only “those” type of women do this us smart females work with what we have and have professions and a portfolio

[@calvingaston7934]

The family shouldn’t be able to sue and receive no money! All the controversies about the bbl’s with the women who gets it dies! No! She knew with her eyes wide opened and her mouth saying I do what I want! That about sums it up!

[@kristinab1078]

Anyone who knows anything about plastic surgery knows that this is THE most dangerous and riskiest surgery. Is it worth it?

[@AmyHoward-lq5tg]

Not for me.

[@nomadictravelerfromTx]

7500 BBL's? What the? So sad this happened but come on, she did not need a bigger backside after 5 kids. For what? Social media has destroyed the minds of these young people.

[@paanne1013]

Who in their right mind has silly surgery to have their butt lifted? Any time you are put under, even if is minor surgery, you are risking not waking up. Now her kids have no mother. Her family has no right to sue.

[@cyyrious]

Who tf does surgery at 8:30 at night

[@emilygooner9697]

Drive thru version

[@jrenee1040]

A cosmetic surgery no less. 🚩🚩🚩

[@dianep6791]

Greedy doctors. 😢

[@user-oy6my2lj3u]

Why mostly single women and those single with kids the ones getting BBL...for what? Do a BBL get you a better man?

[@Zee-ob1pe]

It gets you attention. I witnessed the girl I work with now have one. All the guys look at her now

[@UniquelyHerz]

Yea the wrong kind of man & attention, they only want a piece of that butt smh

[@carltonwalton9819]

After having kids, and not having a healthy life style, body goes to the gutter! 🤷‍♂️

[@lindabrown0]

@@Zee-ob1pe They say the bbl stinks...........Now who would want that?

[@mj-rg9kp]

@@lindabrown0heard that too, bc the fluid or whatever leaks 🤢

[@lifewithme1187]

Praying for her family.

[@karencarpenter5845]

Absolutely ridiculous lawsuit

[@FlipMacz]

She didn't look that healthy going into the surgery.... They should never have done it.

[@ginajoseph8776]

Yes, I bet her BMI was very high, and secondly many of these bbls look bad.

[@sunshinethemiracletherapist]

She looks pretty healthy, she's not even over weight.

[@Jay12Dizzle]

Most aren’t healthy . Which is why they are getting bbls. They got too much fat in their stomachs and none in their butt . People are just too lazy to work out

[@redneckfortunecookie3137]

@@sunshinethemiracletherapist Bahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..."not even over weight"? She is morbidly obese. She looks short and at least 250lbs...and you call that not "over weight?" No wonder the 13% has the highest rate of obesity!

[@kelly4618]

If you have 5 kids I can only assume you have better things to do. Also, you have 5 children you probably are attracting enough attention. I doubt a bbl is going to attract a quality mate. I feel for the family.

[@Lynda827]

I'm not sure what guy she was going to attract with 5 kids he will not stay so what hell...people don't listen anyway if the doctor say No to them they still wanna do the procedure....😢😢

[@LeshaFBaby]

Not going to judge, it's definitely crossed my mind a few times, but no one will ever love my kids like I do...prayers to her kids , family, and friends ❤

[@virginiaswafford7078]

And why would you want to have something like this done.i dont understand.

[@ramustv8214]

Why’re women sacrificing their lives to satisfy men or enhance looks. You look beautiful the way you’re. Be proud of yourselves

[@ramustv8214]

@@CMe-bk5ez You’re right, we’re the most beautiful women in the world. Black n proud

[@ramustv8214]

@@GLOCKADEMICS black women are naturally beautiful but they don’t know.

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

She knew the risks and died for a big butt leaving 5 children with no mother.

[@MrARhodes]

No bruh. Her face was rather "Manly". God bless those "Males" that went through with it. 🤢

[@tula1433]

Don’t you dare blame men for this. Men were fine with us when we had hairy legs and lived in caves. Women do this to compete with EACH OTHER.

[@maypalmer]

Vanity KILLS...

[@KeiSpeaksLife]

Yup, one of the 7 deadly sins

[@MrARhodes]

THANK YOU. 👏🫡

[@dicktracy5234]

Since the beginning of time .

[@mj-rg9kp]

Facts

[@mrs.i.one12]

Whenever I hear the word “Vanity” I think of Al Pacino in “ Devil’s Advocate.” “ Vanity, definitely my favorite sin.”

[@southwestmotorcyclerider4644]

Greed. Pure greed. If he violated the law, he should be criminally charged.

[@kimberlylee5815]

So sad, my condolences 😢🙏🏾

[@alexisbaldwin6356]

Thought about getting a boob job after I’m done breastfeeding honestly just to feel better about them. Soon as I started having those thoughts I started seeing so many cases of women going under the knife electively and dying. Immediately decided NOPE, I’ve got babies to live for and a husband that loves me, needs me, and knows exactly what my body did to get this way. It’s really not worth it in the grand scheme of things.

[@sdailey2542]

You made the right decision. My daughter just got a boob job today and I am worried about her.

[@Lauren-gs7bn]

I got a tummy tuck done for hanging skin after I had a child and it drastically improved my quality of life but man it was scary and painful

[@blazingstar9638]

Good choice. I have accepted that I am different after giving birth and nursing, and that’s ok! 😊❤

[@Alicia_j]

Yes and even if you get them they can make you sick and have to have them removed not worth it

[@dawnsolomon6233]

I found out that not wearing a bra at home of course helps because your chest muscles become stronger to help keep the breast from sagging. Also doing chest exercises.

[@sheilaj4645]

She could have spent that money on her children😢

[@sarahrean7174]

​@@user-qd2lg9wd2r BE QUIET OR STFUP

[@Queenofbeautiful]

@@user-qd2lg9wd2r ???

[@malikmoncrieft6305]

@@user-qd2lg9wd2r YEAH.. "👉🏾SHE WANTED TO (IMPRESS) OTHER FEMALES AND ATTRACT DIFFERENT (MEN) WITH A BRAND-NEW (BUT)... I MEAN, "👉🏾OH WELL!!!😐🤷🏾🥱

[@thatsherrayah]

@@user-qd2lg9wd2rwhite women do elective cosmetic surgery the most idiot

[@Dizzymarvel]

I wouldn’t be surprised if that was child support money being used

[@angelainnocent4788]

Imagine losing your life and leaving 5 children without a mother for an elective surgery.

[@keeshamcmillon4282]

Omg I went to dental assistant school with her in Nashville I can’t believe this. God rest her soul and bless her children.

[@yagga8885]

Just hit the gym! It’s literally a muscle 🤦‍♀️

[@likeisaidjenkins3689]

Squats, lunges, and leg presses can work miracles. Too bad they require actual work, which these women don't want to do.

[@westcoastorbust2462]

Easier said than done

[@DavidKen878]

@@westcoastorbust2462 Just say you’re lazy and don’t want to put in the work.

[@lanac7974]

Hitting the gym doesn’t give you a nice booty…you gotta be born with it lol

[@LadyK007]

@@lanac7974what?! FALSE! So many amazing butts were built in the gym! So many. Do your research!

[@dii-N-sd]

Now her family is stuck raising 5 kids. I pray they are able to stay together and no be split up or forced into the foster care system. 😢

[@YernBelfus400]

They'll be split up- each one will go to each of the five fathers.

[@letitiagilbow3625]

I don’t understand why people keep getting this done knowing the danger!!!

[@ariamason9324]

Family should sue themselves for not talking sense into their family member for having a non essential surgery.

[@iantawashington-allotey9913]

This is so sad. Please love yourself and take care of yourself.

[@darlateegarden7595]

Please don't even consider having this surgery!

[@calimorgan22]

Those poor kids. 7 surgeries in a day is totally inappropriate. I hope her family finds some peace ❤

[@r.9874]

7 surgeries in a day is money in his pocket. Question why those 7 women needed a BBL. The question never goes back to the women, but always questioning others.

[@dillanmoore9875]

RIP Queen, May God watch over your soul and family.

[@tristan583]

Women should care more about being a wife and good mum to their kids than going to die over plastic surgeries , inside beauty has to be prioritized

[@sharonguyton9119]

That’s the risk of surgery.

[@MACMinaj]

Bless her children…rip

[@ajsassy788]

How can anyone sue any doctor at all when you decide on your own will to do this foolishness! You have 5 kids and didnt think about the risk for them alone!!!

[@beautynbrains3550]

This is Elective Surgery meaning you don't need it. You have 5 kids to live for and you choose attention. R.I.P tho

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

Absolutely true. Now 5 kids have no mother over a big butt.

[@lilamayoral1031]

If anything save the money and get surgery after tax refund season..when plastic surgery centers are extremely busy..

[@beautynbrains3550]

@@lilamayoral1031 not even that!! Take your kids on a memorable trip

[@armanitransport2604]

Facts ✊🏾

[@lilamayoral1031]

@@beautynbrains3550 I remember those days around income tax season you went to the mall and out to eat and you see all the parents and kids every where.. I was one to this year I'm going to Florida keys with my daughters and granddaughters it was the first thing we did when the income tax Hit ! 😂 My daughter said we aren't taking spirit 😂

[@marilynh.]

With 5 kids, if you don't already have a big axx, then you did not need to be getting one. She should have focused on taking care of her now orphan kids.

[@me21464]

So, she was his 7th surgery of the day?!?! She should have left!!

[@phirachey7697]

I would of left the nail salon. if they told me i was his 12th full set of the day. He got nothing left for me.

[@annat6249]

I was to comment something similar. Who would want to have elective cosmetic surgery at 8:00 PM? Doctor got tired at the end of the day and would make error. With surgery, it could mean life and death. Maybe under the table cash surgery or cheap surgery that he squeezed into his day for extra money.

[@Debra76501.]

Priorities 😢😢

[@toobeautiful3517]

This was her decision!! Her choice!! Nobody forced her to go. She willingly went on her own. I feel sympathy for her kids!

[@lvi8957]

That s what the Devil also said .. It your own free will .,

[@busterbrown1686]

Nobody forces one to get on a airplane that crashes. Wrongful death is not a choice

[@toobeautiful3517]

@@busterbrown1686 Wrongful death is not a choice, but getting your body all cut into to look a certain way is one’s choice. A lot of women are just naturally beautiful anyway… and just make a terrible decision like this!!! Again…. Her body!!! Her decision!! Her choice!!! Now look what the outcome is!!!!

[@busterbrown1686]

@@toobeautiful3517 Do people get cosmetic surgery, weight loss surgery, hair transplants, teeth reconstruction in America ? Why is mostly everyone on her case, but not the surgeon that operated on her ? Is it because she's black ? Would you say the same about someone who was killed riding a roller coaster, airplane, travel bus, school bus ? There would be empathy first then anger and questions directed at the operators. Simply put She paid for a SERVICE that resulted in her DEATH, whether you agree with her decision or not DEATH is not her fault. Please respond.

[@freee002]

Weird and unnecessary comment. Literally no one is disputing that this was her choice

[@tech4life884]

The patient signed forms stating she/ nor anyone else could sue the doctor or the practice prior to the surgery. This is solely on the patient. May her soul Rest In Paradise 🙏.

[@catherinehall9010]

Surgeons explain to you before your surgery the complications that could and can occur during or after surgery. These procedures have became more common and very dangerous to get (love yourself more importantly don’t be pressured into thinking you have to do anything to your body)

[@violetblu1]

I don't understand those who decide to undergo such a risky surgery. It is common knowledge that these procedures are extremely dangerous and have the highest mortality rate for cosmetic surgery. I feel bad for her family,

[@greenbyrd3665]

Ain't no way I would have a surgery (elective or otherwise) at 8:30 in the evening. A life treatening emergency woud be the only exception.

[@yelanchiba8818]

BBL has the highest mortality rate but why women want bigger butt?

[@Lemons19902010]

Social media tells them that they need it to be beautiful

[@kaylaEA_]

Because that’s what men claim they want, even before social media.

[@Vistacraft82]

MEN glamourizing it.

[@notmebutyou8350]

My guess is to get more 🍆.

[@misspr33tyf33t]

They feel men will want them more.... 😂😂

[@beverlyglasgow4831]

Well done! you are doing well! Congrats!

[@JustRaine97]

They know this surgery is risky, but continue to get the surgery. How many have to die before they learn?!?! This is sad and so unnecessary. Smh.

[@cutthechicken194]

Terrible! Put all the blame on a dead woman. Shame on you! 🫵🏽

[@JustRaine97]

@@cutthechicken194 Not blaming her. It's just in the last 5 years there have been so many women die from this surgery. At some point you have to practice a little wisdom. It's not wise to do this. Between the unqualified terrible doctors and the other obvious risks of surgery it's not worth it! I won't even add in the numbers of women that leave the country to do this and die. Smh. Totally unnecessary loss of life.

[@cutthechicken194]

@JustRaine97 When it your unexpected time, I'll be sure to blame you & not your murder. For allowing your murder getting to close

[@JustRaine97]

@@cutthechicken194 I'll do the same for you. Troll.

[@gotyoutriggered.8644]

​@@cutthechicken194Nobody cares. You probably look like her with that big 🐽

[@kayc421]

Stop going to Miami! They are cosmetic surgeons, not plastic surgeons there is a HUGE difference.

[@jdos5643]

What’s the difference?

[@cade8715]

🤔 I want to know the difference, too. Edit: Sounds like going advice, though!

[@nicoleowens2318]

​@@jdos5643 just easily googled it. Here is the difference: Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involved with both the improvement in a person's appearance and the reconstruction of facial and body tissue defects due to illness, trauma, or birth disorders. Plastic surgery restores and improves function, as well as appearance. Plastic surgeons are better trained and more qualified than cosmetic surgeons. Cosmetic surgery training focuses exclusively on aesthetic procedures. Yet many plastic surgeons offer cosmetic procedures at their practice.

[@nicoleowens2318]

​@@cade8715 just easily googled it. Here is the difference: Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involved with both the improvement in a person's appearance and the reconstruction of facial and body tissue defects due to illness, trauma, or birth disorders. Plastic surgery restores and improves function, as well as appearance. Plastic surgeons are better trained and more qualified than cosmetic surgeons. Cosmetic surgery training focuses exclusively on aesthetic procedures. Yet many plastic surgeons offer cosmetic procedures at their practice.

[@rachellejones6254]

I agree with these people… Can you please explain the difference? I think they are quite similar… A cosmetic surgery uses a plastic surgery…

[@POV00005]

He should have taken less patients. I cannot believe he worked all day. I'm sure exhausted. You need a break, food and water. Rest in peace to the victim.

[@childofgod7265]

I wd even be ashamed to even sue. Smh

[@Charlene41C]

The gym does the body good.

[@r.9874]

That is the thing. She looked overweight but cared about the BBL which doesn't add to your health. Afraid of the gym, but not a knife. Wanting a bigger butt, but not a smaller stomach.

[@Mysskimmzee]

And a change in eating habits.

[@jacquelinekinchen-gordon5397]

@Charlene41C Common sense does too

[@johnjunior7231]

I worked in an operating room at a hospital and one day a surgeon told me “if you don’t have to come in here DONT” I witnessed so much , a lot goes on when they put you to sleep , 😴 sad story I hope her children can heal without mom

[@Myopinionmattersthemost]

When are adults also going to take some responsibilities for getting these high risk surgeries? These type of surgeries shoukd be done in a hospital, patients should pay more to ensure their anesthesiologist and surgeon is board certified. If complications occur you have a better chance to be revived at a hospital than a clinic.