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ITV News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Celebrity injector banned after ITV News investigation into liquid BBL procedures
A celebrity aesthetician, known for his work on Katie Price and reality stars, has been banned from carrying out any cosmetic procedures across England and Wales following a series of botched treatments exposed by ITV News. Ricky Sawyer, who gained notoriety offering so-called "non-surgical BBLs", which involve the injection of dermal filler into the buttocks, has been handed a court injunction preventing him from practising until May 2028. The ban follows an extensive investigation first launched by ITV News in 2023, which uncovered how Sawyer was performing high-risk procedures in unregulated settings, leaving women with life-changing injuries. Our reports — which featured whistleblowers, victims, and undercover footage — were the first to expose his dangerous practices. One of his clients, Louise Moller, told me she was "20 minutes from death", after developing sepsis as a result of her treatment. Others reported tissue necrosis, severe infections, and enduring trauma after undergoing filler-based BBLs in places as informal as rented office blocks. I spoke with Louise's mother, Janet who welcomes the ban. But she is calling for more to be done to overhaul the aesthetics industry. "We absolutely welcome this. It's absolutely amazing and everything we were hoping for," Janet said. "But more could be done. We need justice for all the harm that has been caused. "I am very disappointed and let down by the government. I don't understand what is holding the government up". ITV News previously went undercover to expose unregulated Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) practices and discovered an alarming rise in the dangerous cosmetic procedure happening in the UK Following our report a large number of women approached us with similarly alarming stories. Bonnie-Louise Cooper was one of them. "Im so glad [Sawyer] has now been faced with a ban from carrying out this procedure," she told ITV News. "It will give us girls who have fallen victim to him some kind of peace, knowing he can't hurt anyone else, as we knew he wouldn't willingly stop anyway. "It's a true shame that this ban is only until 2028," Bonnie added. "I'd still like him to face some kind of real punishment for all the girls he has caused harm too. I'd like that for all of us". She's not the only one who is calling for more to be done. Despite previous prohibition notices from councils in Essex, Glasgow, and Greater Manchester, Sawyer continued operating under new business names. His social media pages boasted celebrity endorsements and before-and-after shots — masking the reality that many of his procedures went seriously wrong. Undercover footage from inside a one-day training course in "fat reduction" procedures at Luxury Medical Aesthetics in Clapham Now, after a successful legal case brought by Trafford Council, a judge has banned Sawyer from administering any aesthetic treatments or possessing medical equipment unless prescribed for personal use. A power of arrest has been attached to key parts of the order, meaning police can detain him immediately if he breaks the injunction. A spokesperson for Trafford Council said: 'As a local authority we work hard to protect our residents from harm, and this includes potentially injurious cosmetic procedures. "Trafford Council obtained evidence that the procedures offered by Mr Sawyer in unhygienic popup venues including Air BnBs and rented offices had resulted in serious infections and complications which had required emergency lifesaving surgery in some cases. 'The Council also has evidence that Mr Sawyer has breached prohibition notices which would have prevented him setting up pop up events. As a result, the injunction was obtained on May 28, 2025. We urge anyone seeking this type of treatment or others to look to the NHS for advice and report any concerns to their council.' This ruling is the latest development in a growing scandal around unregulated aesthetic procedures in the UK.
The South African
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Shamiso joins BBL club: 'It's not a joke!'
Shamiso Mosaka is the latest South African celebrity to go under the knife to get a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) The reality TV star – the daughter of TV and radio presenter Azania Mosaka – travelled to Turkey to get the cosmetic procedure. In an Instagram post by Turkish plastic surgeons Mono Cosmetic Surgery, Shamiso revealed that she had travelled halfway around the world to get a BBL. The surgeons also posted before and after pictures of the results. Shamiso shared on her own IG account: 'I came to a foreign country by myself to have a surgery that is not child's play. A BBL is not a joke!' The heavily-tattoed star is already showing off her new hourglass figure, albeit for a bit of swelling. Shamiso is not the first, and certainly won't be the last, star to get a BBL. Others include celebs like Mihlali Ndamase, Thuli Phongolo, Sithelo Shozi, Cyan Boujee, Tessa Twala, and many more. For some, like Sithelo, the procedure involved a fat transfer. The mom-of-three – who also had '360 liposuction' – said in an interview in 2022: 'A lot of people think I have transplants [in my buttocks] – I do not. 'Basically, they will take fat from a certain part of your body and transfer it to wherever you want. I took stubborn fat around my abdomen area, and I wanted it in my buttocks, just to have a little bit of shape, and I filled out my hips'. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I flew to Mexico for a cheap BBL & almost died – I had 6 blood transfusions, 5 surgeries & it's so big everybody stares
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN ONLYFANS creator has revealed that she flew to Mexico for a cheap BBL, but it ended up almost killing her. The influencer and reality TV personality, who is known online as 'TheeHtxHottiee', explained that she wasn't impressed after her first BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift), so decided to go under the knife again, for the second time. 4 A mother has revealed that after flying to Mexico for a cheap BBL, she found herself in hospital for almost four months Credit: Youtube/@truly-channel 4 The content creator has had two BBLs Credit: Youtube/@truly-channel 4 She almost died after her second surgery and had to have skin grafts, six blood transfusions and five emergency surgeries Credit: Instagram/@theehtxhottiee 4 She now regrets the surgery and has a bum that is "way bigger" than she expected Credit: Instagram/@theehtxhottiee But things didn't go quite to plan for the content creator, who is from Houston, Texas, as she then spent almost four months in hospital after the cosmetic procedure. Not only did she wake up from the surgery with a bum that was much larger than she expected, but soon after she had to have numerous blood transfusions and emergency surgeries. A BBL is a cosmetic surgery that reshapes and volumises the buttocks by transferring fat from other parts of the body. It involves using liposuction to remove excess fat from areas like the thighs, abdomen, or hips, and then injects that purified fat into the buttocks to create a more rounded, lifted appearance. The mother, who gave birth at the age of 17 and has 24,700 followers on Instagram, revealed all on her surgery nightmare to Truly, on a recent episode of Hooked On The Look. TheeHtxHottiee explained that after experiencing weight gain and stretch marks after giving birth, she decided to get a BBL. She first went to Mexico for a cheap BBL in 2018 but not long after had a second one, in an attempt to get "more hips" and rid of her persistent stretch marks. But as well as nearly losing her life, she also ended up with a booty a LOT bigger than she imagined. She was left gobsmacked when she looked in the mirror at her 'insane' bum, as she explained: 'My butt turned out way bigger than I expected or asked for.' The mother explained that things were 'seemingly normal for a few days' after the second procedure, but she then ended up passing out while getting a massage. TheeHtxHottiee had suffered a nasty infection and as a result, she expressed: 'I went to the hospital to get checked out and I didn't get out for another three and a half months.' The influencer, who earns a living by posting content on OnlyFans, also recalled: 'I almost died. I had to have six blood transfusions, I had five emergency surgeries." I had the same procedure as tragic BBL mum, I was moments from death & live in constant pain, they must be banned NOW TheeHtxHottiee also confessed: "Every day was not knowing if you're going to wake up again." As a result of the trauma she went through, TheeHtxHottiee admitted: "I definitely regret it." I almost died. I had to have six blood transfusions, I had five emergency surgeries TheeHtxHottiee Now, when out and about, TheeHtxHottiee attracts lots of attention over her large derrière. She admitted: 'You can see judgement on a person's face or a whisper, or a point, or somebody trying to sneak and take a picture of you.' What are the risks of getting surgery abroad? IT'S important to do your research if you're thinking about having cosmetic surgery abroad. It can cost less than in the UK, but you need to weigh up potential savings against the potential risks. Safety standards in different countries may not be as high. No surgery is risk-free. Complications can happen after surgery in the UK or abroad. If you have complications after an operation in the UK, the surgeon is responsible for providing follow-up treatment. Overseas clinics may not provide follow-up treatment, or they may not provide it to the same standard as in the UK. Also, they may not have a healthcare professional in the UK you can visit if you have any problems. Source: NHS She also gets a lot of negativity online too, but is unfazed by the attention. TheeHtxHottiee shared: 'It doesn't make me feel put-down or woe is me, it just makes me feel like, why are you placing your judgement on my booty cheeks?' Social media users react YouTube users were left totally stunned by TheeHtxHottiee's BBL story and many eagerly raced to the comments to share their thoughts. It's not even symmetrical, just a big blob YouTube user One person said: 'I'm so glad she's alive to tell her story. This could've gone so bad.' Another added: 'She's actually really a beautiful lady. I don't think she needed surgery at all. I hate that she's gotta go through this, though.' What are Brazilian Butt Lifts and why are they so popular? Buttock enlargement surgery - known as a Brazilian butt-lift (BBL) - is used to make the bum look bigger, rounded and lifted. Surgeons transfer fat, inject filler or insert silicone-filled implants. It is the fastest growing cosmetic procedure but also one of the most dangerous, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). Many patients are travelling to the likes of Turkey or seeking out unregistered surgeons in the UK and are not given full information on the risks. BBLs carry the highest risk of all cosmetic surgeries - with more than one death occurring per 4,000 procedures. Due to celebrities undergoing such ops, many women are hoping to emulate their looks. Consultant clinical psychologist Dr Anu Sayal-Bennett, a chartered member of the British Psychological Society, told the BBC: "Despite there being so much about body positivity, there are pressures for women - and men too - to look a certain way." Many people travel abroad for the procedure because it is cheaper and advertising is "terribly seductive", combined with the idea of a beach holiday, added Dr Sayal-Bennett. A third commented: 'This is absolutely gross....I feel so bad for her that she felt she had to do this.' Meanwhile, one troll slammed: 'It's not even symmetrical, just a big blob.' Not only this, but someone else claimed: 'Dayum, they did her wrong. You get what you pay for.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I flew to Mexico for a cheap BBL & almost died – I had 6 blood transfusions, 5 surgeries & it's so big everybody stares
AN ONLYFANS creator has revealed that she flew to Mexico for a cheap BBL, but it ended up almost killing her. The influencer and reality TV personality, who is known online as 'TheeHtxHottiee', explained that she wasn't impressed after her first BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift), so decided to go under the knife again, for the second time. Advertisement 4 A mother has revealed that after flying to Mexico for a cheap BBL, she found herself in hospital for almost four months Credit: Youtube/@truly-channel 4 The content creator has had two BBLs Credit: Youtube/@truly-channel 4 She almost died after her second surgery and had to have skin grafts, six blood transfusions and five emergency surgeries Credit: Instagram/@theehtxhottiee 4 She now regrets the surgery and has a bum that is "way bigger" than she expected Credit: Instagram/@theehtxhottiee But things didn't go quite to plan for the content creator, who is from Houston, Texas, as she then spent almost four months in hospital after the Not only did she wake up from the surgery with a bum that was much larger than she expected, but soon after she had to have numerous blood transfusions and emergency surgeries. A It involves using Advertisement Read more surgery stories The mother, who gave birth at the age of 17 and has 24,700 followers on Instagram, revealed all on her TheeHtxHottiee explained that after experiencing weight gain and She first went to Mexico for a cheap BBL in 2018 but not long after had a second one, in an attempt to get "more hips" and rid of her persistent stretch marks. But as well as nearly losing her life, she also ended up with a booty a LOT bigger than she imagined. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous She was left gobsmacked when she looked in the mirror at her 'insane' bum, as she explained: 'My butt turned out way bigger than I expected or asked for.' The mother explained that things were 'seemingly normal for a few days' after the second procedure, but she then ended up passing out while getting a massage. TheeHtxHottiee had suffered a nasty infection and as a result, she expressed: 'I went to the hospital to get checked out and I didn't get out for another three and a half months.' The influencer, who earns a living by posting content on OnlyFans, also recalled: 'I almost died. I had to have six blood transfusions, I had five emergency surgeries." Advertisement I had the same procedure as tragic BBL mum, I was moments from death & live in constant pain, they must be banned NOW TheeHtxHottiee also confessed: "Every day was not knowing if you're going to wake up again." As a result of the trauma she went through, TheeHtxHottiee admitted: "I definitely regret it." I almost died. I had to have six blood transfusions, I had five emergency surgeries TheeHtxHottiee Now, when out and about, TheeHtxHottiee attracts lots of attention over her She admitted: 'You can see judgement on a person's face or a whisper, or a point, or somebody trying to sneak and take a picture of you.' Advertisement What are the risks of getting surgery abroad? IT'S important to do your research if you're thinking about having cosmetic surgery abroad. It can cost less than in the UK, but you need to weigh up potential savings against the potential risks. Safety standards in different countries may not be as high. No surgery is risk-free. Complications can happen after surgery in the UK or abroad. If you have complications after an operation in the UK, the surgeon is responsible for providing follow-up treatment. Overseas clinics may not provide follow-up treatment, or they may not provide it to the same standard as in the UK. Also, they may not have a healthcare professional in the UK you can visit if you have any problems. Source: NHS She also gets a lot of negativity online too, but is unfazed by the attention. TheeHtxHottiee shared: 'It doesn't make me feel put-down or woe is me, it just makes me feel like, why are you placing your judgement on my Social media users react YouTube users were left totally stunned by TheeHtxHottiee's BBL story and many eagerly raced to the comments to share their thoughts. It's not even symmetrical, just a big blob YouTube user One person said: 'I'm so glad she's alive to tell her story. This could've gone so bad.' Advertisement Another added: 'She's actually really a beautiful lady. I don't think she needed What are Brazilian Butt Lifts and why are they so popular? Buttock enlargement surgery - known as a Brazilian butt-lift (BBL) - is used to make the bum look bigger, rounded and lifted. Surgeons transfer fat, inject filler or insert silicone-filled implants. It is the fastest growing cosmetic procedure but also one of the most dangerous, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). Many patients are travelling to the likes of Turkey or seeking out unregistered surgeons in the UK and are not given full information on the risks. BBLs carry the highest risk of all cosmetic surgeries - with more than one death occurring per 4,000 procedures. Due to celebrities undergoing such ops, many women are hoping to emulate their looks. Consultant clinical psychologist Dr Anu Sayal-Bennett, a chartered member of the British Psychological Society, told Many people travel abroad for the procedure because it is cheaper and advertising is "terribly seductive", combined with the idea of a beach holiday, added Dr Sayal-Bennett. A third commented: 'This is absolutely gross....I feel so bad for her that she felt she had to do this.' Meanwhile, one troll slammed: 'It's not even symmetrical, just a big blob.' Not only this, but someone else claimed: 'Dayum, they did her wrong. You get what you pay for.' 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The Citizen
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Shamiso Mosaka jets off to Turkey for a BBL [VIDEO]
Shamiso said everything was made easy for her. TV presenter Shamiso Mosaka recently jetted off to Turkey to undergo a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery. Mosaka joins a long list of celebrities such as Lerato Nxumalo, Gugu Gumede, Tumi 'Gogo Skhotheni' Motshoeneng, Lungile Thabethe and others who have travelled to Turkey for various cosmetic procedures. The Born into Fame star recently updated her followers on her recovery, a week after going under the knife. Showing off her new body, Mosaka said the swelling had gone down and, judging by the video, the results were beginning to show. Shamiso Mosaka post-op snaps. Picture: Instagram stories/ screenshot. ALSO READ: 'It's not BBL' – Gogo Skhotheni on why she spent over R200K on surgery Shamiso Mosaka: 'Everything was made easy for me' In her post-op video, Mosaka opened up about her experience in Turkey. She said the process went smoothly, thanking the hospital staff. 'Everything was easy — it was made easy for me. I was going to be picked up at the airport, and I was picked up on time. I was then taken to the hospital, where I got to rest. My blood was taken, along with all my vitals. I then got to meet my surgeon,' she shared. Mosaka said her surgeon understood exactly what she wanted, which was a huge plus. 'We had the same vision for the results I wanted. I stayed in the hospital for a night, and they made sure I was comfortable. My drips were regularly checked, and someone came to see me every 30 minutes to an hour. I really felt taken care of. 'The next day, I was transferred to the Mono Hotel. It is absolutely beautiful. I have this stunning room on the lower level, with a gorgeous bathroom in the centre. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. I've loved every second of it,' she added. NOW READ: Tiara to textbooks: Miss SA 2020 Shudufhadzo's fab first year at Columbia University and the United Nations
