2014 Shinsa-dong Plastic Surgery Death

Incident Overview

In March 2014, a 34-year-old woman died during combined cosmetic procedures at a plastic surgery clinic in Shinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Reported Details

  • Date: March 6, 2014
  • Patient: Female, age 34
  • Procedures: Abdominal liposuction followed by rhinoplasty (under anesthesia)
  • Complication: Shortly after entering the operating room, oxygen saturation levels dropped and patient experienced respiratory distress
  • Response: Hospital staff performed CPR and called 119 emergency services
  • Outcome: Patient was already deceased upon arrival at university hospital

Police Investigation

Police launched an investigation into the incident to determine if there was medical negligence.

Context

This case was one of several cosmetic surgery deaths that occurred around the same time period, raising concerns about patient safety in the Korean cosmetic surgery industry.

Important Disclaimer

This information is based on news reports from 2014. The final outcome of investigations should be verified through official sources.

Sources

  • 서울신문 (seoul.co.kr) - "신사동 성형외과 의료사고"