A mum has died of cardiac arrest while undergoing a bum lift during a three-in-one surgery.
Successful businesswoman, Natália Cavanellas Thomazella, died in the operating room on Monday (7 Jul).
Police have registered her death as “suspicious”.
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Natália, 40, experienced complications as she underwent liposuction, buttock enhancement, and breast implant revision.
Her family said she was in good health and had no pre-existing conditions.
She experienced no complications when she underwent breast augmentation about two years ago.
Natália went into cardiac arrest as she was receiving a fat injection into her buttocks.
It happened during the final stages of her three-in-one surgery in São Paulo, Brazil.
The police report said: “The medical team reportedly began resuscitation efforts.
“And although the patient initially responded, they were ultimately unsuccessful.”
Natália’s surgeon’s lawyers said: “Unfortunately, the patient developed a serious complication consistent with a pulmonary embolism.
“(This is) a rare, but recognised occurrence in medical literature, even when all preventive measures are taken.”
Doctors suspect the cardiac arrest may have been caused by the injected fat causing a blockage in a blood vessel.
A post-mortem examination will determine the exact cause of death, as reported by Need To Know.
Natália was a corporate networking specialist and the founding director of a public relations agency.
In March, she was recognised by the São Paulo City Council as one of 100 outstanding female entrepreneurs.
She boasted more than 100,000 followers on Instagram.
She leaves behind a daughter and a husband, who made a heartfelt tribute to her yesterday (8 Jul).
He said: “We all know what an incredible woman Natália was – beautiful, independent, highly professional, full of joy, and with so many other wonderful qualities.
“Sadly, Natália left us yesterday, but she will live on forever in our hearts and memories.
“We were married for several years, and from that marriage came the greatest gift of my life – our daughter, Manoella.
“Manoella is so much like Nat, even in her personality.
“She’s very outgoing, just like her mum – I think she takes after her in every way, and today I see what a blessing that is.
“I’ll always tell Manoella what an amazing woman her mother was – the kind of person everyone loved and admired – and I’ll make sure we always keep her memory alive.”
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