Nigerian socialite Elena Jessica has passed away after a reported botched second BBL surgery. According to a post circulating online, Elena had undergone multiple BBL
Her sister stated that Elena underwent liposuction and fat transfer to her hips, backside, and calves at Cynosure Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Ikoyi on February 6.
Two days after the procedures, she began complaining of severe pain in the areas operated on.
Tests disclosed that her white blood cell count was very high and her blood levels were low, leading to a transfusion of five pints of blood.
Her sister added that, despite taking antibiotics, Elena’s condition did not improve. Another surgery was suggested to remove excess fat, but her condition remained critical, and it was advised that she be taken to LUTH for medical assistance.
Unfortunately, she could not get a bed at LUTH and spent five hours in an ambulance screaming in pain.
Elena’s sister shares more about her Elena was later moved to Emel Hospital in Festac, where N1.5 million was demanded for one day in the ICU.
She was subsequently taken to another hospital with a surgeon, where N6 million was requested to remove infected fat in her BBL while in ICU.
Her sister explained that some of Elena’s properties were sold to fund the procedure, as she was being treated for sepsis, a serious blood infection.
Jessica’s sister called out Cynosure for abandoning her, saying the family had sold all their properties to care for her, and that their father is retired.
She added that the hospital later demanded N4.5 million to continue treatment, but the family could not raise the funds, and Elena reportedly lost her life.
