A tragic incident unfolded as a mother of three and police detective passed away just seven days post a buttock lift and liposuction procedure, as per reports. The devastating news was delivered to her husband in a straightforward manner over the phone.
Alicia Stone, aged 40, an officer with the New York Police Department (NYPD), was discovered unresponsive in her hotel room and swiftly taken to Fundación Valle del Lili Hospital in Colombia.
Despite being under medical care, Alicia, who had served for 13 years in the NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau, was declared deceased within an hour, sources disclosed.
The cause of her untimely demise was cited as “unspecified cardiac arrest.” Michael, Alicia’s spouse, has urged an inquiry into his wife’s sudden passing, expressing doubts about the circumstances.
The mother of three had recently undergone a gluteal fat transfer and liposuction procedure before her hospitalization and was on anticoagulants and pain relief medications, according to the New York Daily News.
Michael recounted a distressing phone call from the doctor in Colombia informing him of his wife’s passing. He voiced his disbelief and sorrow over the situation, emphasizing the need for clarity on the events leading to her demise.
He mentioned that Alicia had been in good health before the surgery and felt fine the day preceding her unexpected death. “I need the facts of what happened,” he emphasized.
A fundraising campaign set up to assist Alicia’s family described her as a devoted public servant and loving mother of three, known for her kindness and dedication in serving others.
Research published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal in 2017 highlighted the heightened risks associated with buttock enhancement procedures compared to other cosmetic surgeries in the US, with a notably higher mortality rate globally following such operations.