A beauty queen has died from health complications after undergoing surgery on her face.
Wilevis Brito was just 24 years old at the time of her passing on 8 April.
She died following an oral and maxillofacial procedure at a hospital in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas.
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The treatment involves reconstructive surgery of the face, mouth, jaw, or head and neck, due to an abnormality or trauma.
A friend told local media: “She was undergoing jaw surgery due to maxillofacial wear and tear and a small lump that formed at the top of her lip.
“To avoid future complications, she decided to have the surgery.
“Not for cosmetic or beauty reasons, but for health.
“She was apparently fine after the operation, but then the complications started.”
An investigation into her untimely passing is ongoing.
Brito showed an interest in modelling from an early age.
She joined the Cerynel Fashion Academy in La Guaira, Venezuela, at the age of eight.
The young model was crowned Latin Fashion Vargas in 2013 and Great Model of the Pacific the following year.
She also took part in Miss Venezuela and won the title of Queen of Sports of La Guaira 2023.
As well as working as a model, Brito studied law at the Central University of Venezuela before moving into media.
She also worked as a TV presenter for América Tucumán and A24 in Argentina for several years, as reported by Need To Know.
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