A British woman passed away from issues following cosmetic surgery in Turkey. Sophie Hunt, a thirty-four-year-old from Northampton, died after multiple organ failure. She suffered three separate cardiac arrests two days after procedures at Istanbul's private Nisantasi Hospital. The mother of two had undergone a Brazilian butt lift and a tummy tuck operation. Her body was later repatriated for a post-mortem exam in the UK.
Her family raised significant concerns during the inquest in Northampton, stating they believe she was not medically fit for such extensive surgery. Her mother, Sandra Hunt, noted documented abnormal heart rhythms prior to the operation. The family feels they lack clear answers about the precise surgical complications that led to her loss of consciousness and swelling. Turkish forensic authorities claimed she had no known pre-existing illnesses, attributing her death to complications from the abdominoplasty and liposuction. The local coroner, Sophie Lomas, explained her jurisdiction was limited because the death occurred overseas, but she concluded the death resulted from complications of the procedure performed abroad.
Sophie Hunt's sister Aimee described her as a kind and brilliant mother, adding that she had initially worried about the risks of having major surgery so far from home. The family continues to seek more clarity about the circumstances that led to her death.
Her family raised significant concerns during the inquest in Northampton, stating they believe she was not medically fit for such extensive surgery. Her mother, Sandra Hunt, noted documented abnormal heart rhythms prior to the operation. The family feels they lack clear answers about the precise surgical complications that led to her loss of consciousness and swelling. Turkish forensic authorities claimed she had no known pre-existing illnesses, attributing her death to complications from the abdominoplasty and liposuction. The local coroner, Sophie Lomas, explained her jurisdiction was limited because the death occurred overseas, but she concluded the death resulted from complications of the procedure performed abroad.
Sophie Hunt's sister Aimee described her as a kind and brilliant mother, adding that she had initially worried about the risks of having major surgery so far from home. The family continues to seek more clarity about the circumstances that led to her death.
