Tributes paid to mother-of-five Alice Webb who died after suspected liquid BBL procedure
Alice Webb, who was 33, became unwell after having the procedure, reported to be a liquid Brazilian butt lift
The partner of a woman who died following a suspected cosmetic procedure has thanked people for their "beautiful messages" of support.
Two people were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after Alice Webb died in hospital.
The 33-year-old mother-of-five from Gloucestershire became unwell after having the procedure on Monday 23 September.
She was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for treatment but died in the early hours of Tuesday 24 September.
ITV News understands the procedure she had undergone was a liquid Brazilian butt lift (BBL).
Ms Webb's partner Dane Knight has now shared a statement on social media thanking people for their support.
“I want to say a heartfelt thank you to all family and friends that were here for us at our time of need - including all the messages sent to my children and myself,” he said.
“There were some very beautiful messages sent by some of your children that formed the start of a smile from the corner of my kids’ mouths.”
He asked people not to speculate about what happened, adding: “Please, please have these five girls' feelings at heart here.”
People were quick to respond, with many describing Alice as a "lovely", "thoughtful" and "caring" person.
The mother-of-five worked in the beauty industry and lived in the Wotton-under-Edge area of Gloucestershire with her family.
One friend of Ms Webb posted on social media: “This past 24 hours has been a dream I’ve so desperately wanted to wake up from.
“You were the best friend anyone could ever ask for I’m heartbroken that you had to grow your angel wings and become another guardian angel to watch over me, your family, the kids and Dane.
“I will forever love and miss you. It’s not goodbye just tada for now Amy. Life will never be the same again.”
Campaigners have called for certain cosmetic procedures to be banned and said they were supporting 500 women who were “suffering” as a result.
“We launched a campaign in December 2023 calling upon the Government to take urgent action to ban these procedures,” Ashton Collins, director of Save Face, said.
“We made it absolutely clear that without urgent intervention someone would die.
“Liquid BBL procedures are a crisis waiting to happen. They are advertised on social media as ‘risk-free’, ‘cheaper’ alternatives to the surgical counterpart and that could not be further from the truth.
“We have supported over 500 women who have suffered complications because of these treatments, many of which have nearly died.
“Over 50% of the cases reported to us contracted sepsis and 39% needed corrective surgery.
“All of the procedures reported to us were carried out by non-healthcare practitioners who are carrying out incredibly dangerous procedures in unsterile environments.
“I would advise anyone considering one of these treatments to avoid them at all costs.
“The risks significantly outweigh any associated benefits.”
Gloucestershire Police said the two people arrested on suspicion of manslaughter have been released on bail.
An investigation led by the Major Crime Investigation Team is ongoing, the force added.
A police spokesperson said: "Two people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a woman in her 30s in Gloucester.
"Police had been called by the ambulance service at around 11.35pm on Monday 23 September with a report a woman had become unwell following a suspected cosmetic procedure.
"She was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and died in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Her next of kin and the coroner are aware.
"The woman's family are being supported by specially trained officers.
"An investigation, led by the Major Crime Investigation Team, is ongoing. The two people who had been arrested have been released on police bail."
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