Diarra Akua Younis Brown, 28, went to Istanbul for surgery on October 22, where she underwent liposuction to remove fat from her hips at a clinic in the city. Two days later, while her bandages were being changed, she “suddenly felt unwell.” Brown died shortly thereafter, and the doctor, who identified himself only as SGB, was arrested.
A British woman who traveled to Turkey to undergo liposuction surgery died two days after the procedure.
Diara Acqua Eunice Brown, 28, had traveled to Istanbul to undergo surgery at a clinic in the suburb of Bahçelievler on October 22.
The operation was initially successful, but two days after the surgery, Brown became “suddenly ill” while changing her bandages and died within hours.
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The doctor who performed the operation, identified in Turkish media only as SGB, has since been arrested and a criminal investigation is ongoing.
When questioned by police, the SGB said Brown suffered no ill effects after the surgery and was discharged from hospital the next day.
She returned to hospital the next day to have her bandages changed, but her condition rapidly deteriorated.
The doctor added that the cause of her sudden illness is unknown. Investigation is ongoing.
A post-mortem examination was carried out, but the results have not yet been published and Mr Brown’s body was returned to the UK for burial.
Social media posts from family and friends paid tribute to her, describing her as a “beautiful soul” and a “close friend.”
“This must be a dream,” one post read. “I still can’t accept it.”
“I miss you so much my angel. I am devastated that you were taken from me so soon,” said another.
A third person suggested Diarra was a childcare worker, but this has not been confirmed by MailOnline.
Mr Brown returned to the clinic two days later to change her bandages, but she suddenly fell ill and died within hours. Police began an investigation.
