Alice Webb: Arrests after non-surgical Brazilian butt lift death

Arrests Made After Woman Dies From BBL Procedure

Alice Webb, 33, passed away early on Tuesday morning.

Two individuals have been taken into custody on allegations of manslaughter in connection with the passing of a woman who is thought to have had a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift (BBL).

Alice Webb, a 33-year-old mother of five, passed away at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday following a sudden illness.

Dane Knight, Ms. Webb's partner, encouraged everyone to consider her daughters before jumping to conclusions or making assumptions.

The major crime unit of Gloucestershire Police is looking into the matter, and the two individuals who were taken into custody have been granted bail.

In a post on Facebook, Mr. Knight expressed his sincere gratitude, saying, "I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our family and friends who supported us during this difficult time, as well as everyone who sent kind messages to my children and me."

Some of your children sent lovely messages that brought a smile to my kids' faces.

He encouraged everyone to consider those nearby before discussing Ms. Webb's passing.

"I want to avoid causing the five girls any unwanted questions, so please be very cautious about what you say and who is present."

"Think about the emotions of these five girls," he said.

A resident near what the BBC thinks is the company that performed Ms. Webb's BBL stated that police had been present at the location "throughout the day... until yesterday afternoon."

She mentioned that she didn't know what was going on there until a journalist informed her.

"I am deeply saddened by the loss of the woman who has passed away. It’s a tragic situation for everyone involved."

Understanding The BBL: What Is It?

BBL is a procedure aimed at enhancing the size, shape, or lift of the buttocks. It can be performed through surgical methods or non-surgical techniques.

Surgical Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs) consist of placing silicone implants and/or performing liposuction to extract fat from different areas of the body, which is then injected into the buttocks.

Non-surgical BBLs, similar to the procedure that Ms. Webb is thought to have undergone, consist of injecting dermal fillers into the buttocks.

The filler typically consists of hyaluronic acid and is widely used in cosmetic procedures for enhancing areas like the lips and cheeks.

Although non-surgical BBLs are legal in the UK, Wolverhampton City Council prohibited a company from performing the procedure last year due to concerns about the dangers linked to their methods. These risks include blood clots, sepsis, and the possibility of tissue death.

Five local councils in Essex and Glasgow have taken similar action by prohibiting specific companies from performing liquid BBLs in their regions.

"Crisis Is Just Around The Corner"

Save Face is a nationwide directory of certified professionals providing non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

Director Ashton Collins mentioned that the organization has assisted 500 women who experienced complications from the procedure.

Ms. Collins stated, "Liquid BBL procedures are a disaster in the making. They are marketed on social media as 'safe' and 'more affordable' options compared to surgical methods, which is far from the reality."

She mentioned on BBC Radio 5 Live that facial fillers are considered "quite safe," as the quantity of the substance being injected is minimal.

Nonetheless, the large quantities involved in BBLs carry an increased likelihood of complications.

Ms. Collins emphasized just how perilous these procedures can be.

"I strongly recommend that anyone thinking about this treatment steer clear of it completely."

Save Face has raised concerns about non-medical injectors performing liquid Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs). They argue that these injectors frequently struggle to recognize and address complications that may arise in their clients. Additionally, they often misinterpret serious issues like abscesses and tissue necrosis as mere bruising.

A representative from the Department of Health and Social Care remarked: "The well-being of patients is our top priority. We encourage anyone thinking about undergoing a cosmetic treatment to carefully consider potential health risks and choose a trustworthy, insured, and qualified professional."

"We are looking into possible ways to regulate the non-surgical cosmetics industry and will share more information soon."