Lagos State Government has advised residents seeking cosmetic or aesthetic procedures to exercise due diligence by ensuring that such services are obtained only from accredited health facilities and qualified medical practitioners with the requisite training and competence.
This follows ongoing investigation by Lagos State Government, through the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA, over reported death of a Lagos socialite, popularly known as “Elena,” who allegedly died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift, BBL, cosmetic procedure at a clinic in the State currently circulating on social media.
The young woman was said to have developed complications after an aesthetic procedure, which reportedly occurred either during or shortly after the surgery.
While details of the incident are still being verified, the State Government has assured the public that a thorough, professional, and transparent investigation has been initiated to determine the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate event.
Preliminary information indicates that the clinic where the procedure reportedly took place is registered with HEFAMAA. However, the agency notes that registration does not preclude any facility from regulatory scrutiny, particularly when incidents involving patient safety are reported.
The agency reiterates that aesthetic and cosmetic surgical procedures are governed by clearly defined regulatory standards in Lagos State. These standards include requirements relating to facility infrastructure, practitioner qualifications, infection prevention and control protocols, patient consent procedures, anaesthetic safety, and emergency response capacity.
Members of the public are therefore urged to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified or speculative information that may compromise the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
