A 27-year-old woman in China died 10 days after laser treatment to remove birthmarks – Mothership.SG

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He fell into a coma after the doctor applied an anesthetic cream.

26 November 2024 16:23

A woman who received laser treatment to remove spots on her skin at a private hospital in Tianjin, China, died. South China Morning Post reported.

Liu, 27, received his 10th laser treatment at Jinmen Dermatology Hospital on October 21, 2024, and died 10 days later on October 31.

laser treatments It typically involves directing short laser beams directly onto the skin surface area to remove blemishes such as freckles, wrinkles, and even tattoos.

He fell into a coma when anesthesia cream was applied.

During his treatment on October 21, 2024, the doctor applied anesthetic cream to his face.

Liu reportedly experienced dizziness and fell into a coma soon after.

He then went into shock and had a heart attack.

He was later sent to the intensive care unit at Tianjin Medical University, where he died.

It was reported that Liu died due to a brain herniation.

A. brain herniation It is a serious medical emergency that occurs when intracranial pressure causes brain tissue to be pushed sideways or downward through tiny openings in the hard tissue layers that separate the brain.

Treatment sought to remove birthmarks

Liu apparently neurofibromatosisIt is a genetic condition that causes changes in skin pigment and can even lead to tumors in the nerve tissue.

According to Liu’s husband, Liu had large, dark birthmarks all over her body and paid more than 100,000 yuan ($18,600) to Jinmen Dermatology Hospital to remove them.

He had been receiving treatment in the hospital since 2020.

He went to the session in May 2023, before the treatment session on October 21.

Liu’s husband suspects that anesthesia was responsible for her death.

Unbearable pain after sessions

Liu’s mother claimed that her daughter had stopped the sessions several times before due to “unbearable pain”.

While Liu’s body was sent for autopsy, authorities are investigating the incident.

The hospital’s deputy director said the hospital would take responsibility if proven wrong.

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