Mexican Instagram model Joselyn Cano, 29, tragically died following a botched butt lift surgery in Colombia. Influencer Lira Mercer broke the news, tweeting, “Omg, Joselyn Cano died in Colombia getting surgery. That’s wild.” Despite no official confirmation from her family, Cano’s funeral was live-streamed, indicating her passing on December 7, 2020.

Cano, who had over twelve million followers, was also a model and fashion designer with a degree in Microbiology. Her death shocked social media, with users expressing condolences: “Rip Joselyn Cano so young and so beautiful,” and “What the fk? Joselyn Cano died from getting a [Brazilian butt lift]? That st is crazy.”

Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), popularized by celebrities, have surged by 252% from 2000 to 2015. Although generally safe, they carry risks like fat entering the bloodstream, potentially fatal. The mortality rate for BBLs is approximately one in three thousand. This incident raises questions about the dangers of such cosmetic procedures..