Chinese woman dies after laser treatments for spot and birthmark removal
Husband suspects excessive amount of anaesthetic caused allergic reaction that resulted in her death
A woman in China died 10 days after undergoing a series of laser treatments for spot and birthmark removal, raising significant concerns about the safety of cosmetic surgery.
The 27-year-old, identified by her surname Liu, was from Tianjin, a northern city in China. Her husband reported that she had numerous spots on her body, some of which were dark and large.
Liu had been diagnosed with neurofibromatosis and cafe-au-lait spots, necessitating multiple freckle removal procedures. She underwent nine laser treatments at Tianjin’s Jinmen Dermatology Hospital, a private clinic, after spending over 100,000 yuan (US$14,000).
However, Liu informed her doctors that her symptoms were worsening following the procedures. Her mother revealed that Liu had once halted treatment due to severe pain caused by uneven application of anaesthetic.
On October 21, during her 10th procedure, Liu experienced dizziness after anaesthetic cream was applied. Although the doctors quickly removed the cream, she went into shock, suffered convulsions, and experienced cardiac arrest.
Emergency services were called, and Liu was transferred to another hospital for urgent care, but she succumbed to her condition 10 days later.
