March 2014 Busan Jaw Surgery Death

Incident Overview

On March 2, 2014, a 33-year-old woman died three days after receiving jaw contouring surgery at a hospital in Busan.

Reported Details

  • Date of Surgery: Late February 2014
  • Date of Death: March 2, 2014
  • Location: A hospital in Busan
  • Patient: B (surname), female, 33 years old
  • Procedure: Jaw contouring surgery (턱 성형수술)
  • Circumstances: Patient received surgery and was hospitalized for recovery; died three days after the surgery

Note

This case was reported as part of a series of cosmetic surgery deaths that occurred in early 2014, highlighting concerns about patient safety in the Korean cosmetic surgery industry.

Important Disclaimer

This information is based on news reports from 2014. The exact cause of death and investigation outcome should be verified through official sources.

Sources

  • 서울신문 (seoul.co.kr) - Related coverage on 2014 plastic surgery deaths