Funeral Held for Woman Who Died Following BBL Procedure

The funeral service for Alice Webb, a 33-year-old mother of five, took place following her death after a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure. Her family accompanied her coffin, which was drawn by two white horses, on its journey to St Mary’s Church in Kingswood. Ms. Webb passed away at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on the morning of September 24, having experienced complications subsequent to the BBL procedure, during which cosmetic fluid was injected into her buttocks. In relation to her death, two individuals have been apprehended on suspicion of manslaughter and subsequently released on bail. An inquest concerning Ms. Webb’s death commenced and was then postponed at Gloucestershire Coroner’s Court last month. The coroner indicated that the medical cause of death remains unconfirmed, necessitating additional investigation. The BBL is a cosmetic treatment intended to enhance the size, roundness, or lift of the buttocks. It is available as either a surgical or a non-surgical option. Surgical BBLs entail the insertion of silicone-filled implants and/or the transfer of fat, harvested from other bodily areas, into the buttocks. Non-surgical BBLs, such as the type Ms. Webb is thought to have undergone, involve the injection of dermal filler into the buttocks. Her family is currently supporting a Save Face campaign that advocates for a new law, named in her honor, to increase regulation within the industry. Save Face advocates for the implementation of ‘Alice’s Law’, a proposed legislation that would prohibit any individual not listed on the GMC specialist register as a registered Plastic Surgeon, operating within a CQC regulated setting, from conducting buttock augmentation procedures utilizing hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. Ms. Webb’s family conveyed to Save Face: “Alice’s death has left a huge void in our family, one that can never be filled. We are devastated by the overwhelming feeling of grief, loss, and anger because her death should never have been allowed to happen.” For updates, follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Story ideas can be submitted via email or WhatsApp at 0800 313 4630. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content found on external websites. Information regarding our external linking policy is available.