Claudia Aderotimi - a 20 year old Thames Valley university student and dancer, tragically died in Philadelphia after an silicone buttock injection procedure went tragically wrong. The East London born aspiring beauty flew to the US with three of her friends to undergo an operation which she believed would enhance her career as a Hip-hop video model. She suffered chest pains after the £1,300 pound injections were administered at the Hampton Inn hotel near Philadelphia's International airport and died later than day in hospital.
Talent Scout Tee Ali stated, 'She was a dancer and choreographer. She loved to dance and had a drive to be famous. The problem was she didn't have no butt, and she wanted a butt. She went to audition for one video shoot wearing fake booty pants and she got all the attention. But when they found out it was fake she didn't get asked back. It's such a shame. She's a victim of all these girls trying to be perfect. She thought if she had a big booty she would have been in better videos and been more famous.' He described her as being a 'victim' of social pressure to be perfect.'
It is reported that Claudia is thought to have travelled out to the US back in November last year to have a buttocks enlargement operation. She flew over again with three friends to have her top-up injections, which were given last Monday, and after 12 hours of having the injection Claudia complained of chest pains. Her friends immediately called the paramedics and she was rushed to Mercy Fitzgerald hospital where she later died in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Investigations suggest that she may have been injected with industrial silicone which is regularly used as a sealant, instead of the highly expensive silicone used for breast augmentations. It has also been reported that the substance was incorrectly injected into a vein. A preliminary examination discovered that the silicone filler leaked into Claudia's bloodstream, which lead to heart failure.
Yesterday evening Claudia's loved ones and a number of close friends and family gathered at their home in East London Hackney to give their condolences. In tears, Claudia's sister explained, ‘We found out on Tuesday. We’re still in shock. We need to think about what we have to do.’ Her mother is said to be too upset to speak about her daughter’s passing.
Claudia's other sister Toomi said that her family - originally from Nigeria, were deeply shocked and also had no knowledge about her plans for surgery. Toomi commented, 'She said she was going to the US but didn't say why - we thought it was a holiday. What has happened is a huge shock. Her mother is very ill and is taking this very badly.'
The family are currently liaising with the Nigerian Embassy in the US concerning arrangements to release Claudia's body, which was identified by the Delaware County Medical Examiner. The Examiner has not yet listed cause of death due to a pending autopsy and further investigations. Toxicology results are expected to be released within six weeks. Claudia Aderotimi was a mere 12 days away from her 21st birthday and on arrival in the US shortly before the injection, tweeted via her Blackberry 'I'm gooonneeeee so faR away...' on Feb 07 at 1:08am. Yesterday night tributes to Claudia flooded Twitter message boards. In_a_dayze tweeted, 'You were a beautiful person inside and out. You will be missed.' She was due home Saturday 12th February.
Cosmetic Consultant Rajiv Grover, President Elect of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons stated that, 'Buttock augmentation isn't very commonly performed, which is probably why these girls have resorted to going abroad. Correctly done, it involves solid silicone implants. Injecting liquid silicone should never be done. If it gets into the bloodstream it can go to the lungs and block the blood vessels. It's like playing Russian Roulette. You get away with it sometimes, but each time you have it done, you're risking your life.'
The image portrayed of black women in Hip-hop music videos - better known as Hip-hop honies, have become increasingly popular over the years, and many young models aspire to become the lead girl in a video with that sought after - perfectly curvaceous hour glass figure. This profitable industry is often under scrutiny for the exploitation of women, both sexually and financially. Many turn to surgery as the fastest option to gain success and beat the other girls in competition for that all important glamorous star role and lifestyle thereafter.
Showbiz Editor for The Sun Gordon Smart commented in myView:
'I recently interviewed US rapper Nicki Minaj - and was told by her management not to ask about her incredible bottom. Rumours are rife she had it enhanced. But why the big interest in increasing the "junk in your trunk"? The message has been there for 20 years. Think back to the 1992 Sir Mix-A-Lot hit Baby Got Back with the lyric "I love big butts and I cannot lie". Videos focus on ferocious vibrating of bulging hot pants. It's a status thing for glamorous girls in Hip-hop. And it looks like they will go to extreme lengths to get it.'
Health Editor for The Sun Emma Morton also commented in myView:
'The desire for a "big booty" has been fuelled by raunchy Hip-hop videos of women shimmying peachy behinds. If God didn't bless you with a figure like Beyoncé, this look is hard to achieve. That's why, if trends continue, bum implants could overtake boob jobs as the most common form of cosmetic surgery. They are popular in the US and Brazil, but many British surgeons warn against them, saying the effects are short-term while the risks are many. Pure silicone is not used here because of the potential dangers. The body often tries to reject it, which can lead to abscesses. Despite the perils, the promise of a quick fix and a "perfect" shape is often impossible for many to resist.'
The procedure which Claudia opted for was a top up op having already recieved her first - which are legal when the silicone gel is contained within an implant. However illegal injections are largely available from unlicensed back-room medics. A friend of Claudia's also had the same procedure whilst in the US, but experts warn that it could prove to be lethal in the long term if not removed.
The image portrayed of black women in Hip-hop music videos - better known as Hip-hop honies, have become increasingly popular over the years, and many young models aspire to become the lead girl in a video with that sought after - perfectly curvaceous hour glass figure. This profitable industry is often under scrutiny for the exploitation of women, both sexually and financially. Many turn to surgery as the fastest option to gain success and beat the other girls in competition for that all important glamorous star role and lifestyle thereafter.
Showbiz Editor for The Sun Gordon Smart commented in myView:
'I recently interviewed US rapper Nicki Minaj - and was told by her management not to ask about her incredible bottom. Rumours are rife she had it enhanced. But why the big interest in increasing the "junk in your trunk"? The message has been there for 20 years. Think back to the 1992 Sir Mix-A-Lot hit Baby Got Back with the lyric "I love big butts and I cannot lie". Videos focus on ferocious vibrating of bulging hot pants. It's a status thing for glamorous girls in Hip-hop. And it looks like they will go to extreme lengths to get it.'
Health Editor for The Sun Emma Morton also commented in myView:
'The desire for a "big booty" has been fuelled by raunchy Hip-hop videos of women shimmying peachy behinds. If God didn't bless you with a figure like Beyoncé, this look is hard to achieve. That's why, if trends continue, bum implants could overtake boob jobs as the most common form of cosmetic surgery. They are popular in the US and Brazil, but many British surgeons warn against them, saying the effects are short-term while the risks are many. Pure silicone is not used here because of the potential dangers. The body often tries to reject it, which can lead to abscesses. Despite the perils, the promise of a quick fix and a "perfect" shape is often impossible for many to resist.'
The procedure which Claudia opted for was a top up op having already recieved her first - which are legal when the silicone gel is contained within an implant. However illegal injections are largely available from unlicensed back-room medics. A friend of Claudia's also had the same procedure whilst in the US, but experts warn that it could prove to be lethal in the long term if not removed.
US Police have searched the homes of the two female doctors who performed the procedures, and are still investigating whether they are an organised team of administrators who lure women into cheap operations via the Internet. Computer files, emails and telephone records were seized from the property in Bergen County, New Jersey. It has been confirmed that the doctor who gave Claudia and her friend the injections is an unlicensed medical practitioner.
The main doctor in question - a mid 30's transgender female, is said to have had a similar procedure herself as one of her sex change ops to become a woman. US Police have confirmed the identity of the suspect, who is renowned amongst the African American community in Philadelphia for these forms of procedures. A police source stated that, 'There is a thriving trade in these sort of procedures and the injectors travel from state to state.'
The legal, fully fledged silicone implants cost approximately around £7,000, quite costly which is why some seek cheaper options. The procedure is currently illegal in both the US and the UK. If found guilty and convicted - the suspect could be charged with involuntary manslaughter charges resulting in up to 10 years in jail. A formal arrest is yet to be made.
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