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Colombia aesthetic procedure deaths reported in Bogotá and Pasto
Tragedies involving aesthetic procedures have been reported in Bogotá and Pasto, highlighting a growing crisis regarding unregulated beauty clinics in Colombia.
In Bogotá, a woman died three days after undergoing a bichectomy at a facility in the Antonio Nariño locality. The Bogotá District Health Secretariat reported that the establishment was only authorized for outpatient services in general medicine, dermatology, and psychology, and was not permitted to perform surgical procedures. This incident follows a broader trend; between 2023 and 2026, the city recorded 15 deaths and 530 adverse events linked to aesthetic procedures. Data shows a sharp rise in complications, with infections increasing by 143% and ICU admissions by 123% in 2025 compared to the previous year. Authorities have closed 379 suspected illegal establishments in the last two years.
In Pasto, a young woman identified as Johana Meneses died following a beauty procedure at Romanos Spa. Preliminary investigations suggest the death may have been caused by an intestinal perforation during the intervention. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances to determine responsibility.
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Bogotá · Johana Meneses · Pasto · Romanos Spa · Secretaría Distrital de Salud
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] In 2025, infections increased by 143%, hospitalizations by 138%, and ICU admissions by 123% compared to 2024. www.boyacadigital.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Between 2023 and 2026, Bogotá recorded 15 deaths and 530 adverse events related to aesthetic procedures. www.boyacadigital.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities have closed 379 establishments suspected of being illegal aesthetic centers over the last two years. www.boyacadigital.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A center in Bogotá's Antonio Nariño locality was only authorized for outpatient services in general medicine, dermatology, and psychology, not surgical procedures. www.boyacadigital.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A young woman named Johana Meneses died in Pasto following a beauty procedure at Romanos Spa, with preliminary reports suggesting an intestinal perforation. www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co