Portrait of a young New Orleans police officer.
Share this @internewscast.com

A HEARTBROKEN family is demanding answers for a young police officer who died days after undergoing a risky cosmetic surgery.

Wildelis Rosa, 26, had just gotten back from deployment overseas when she decided to get the popular Brazilian butt lift.

Portrait of a young New Orleans police officer.
Wildelis Rosa, who died days after undergoing a Brazilian butt liftCredit: New Orleans Police Department
Photo of Wildelis Rosa in military uniform.
Rosa, 26, who served in the Army Reserves in KuwaitCredit: Jam Press
Prestige Plastic Surgery Clinic in Miami, Florida.
Prestige Plastic Surgery Clinic in Miami, Florida, where Rosa got her BBLCredit: Google Maps

But four days after the procedure, she died following complaints of “extreme pain” from the operation.

Rosa was a police officer in New Orleans, Louisiana, when she decided to undergo cosmetic surgery after returning to the US from her deployment in Kuwait as a US Army Reservist.

She informed her family she would be traveling to Miami for her birthday but did not disclose her intention to undergo a Brazilian Butt Lift, her older sister Anamin Vazquez revealed to NBC affiliate WTVJ.

On March 18, Rosa arrived in Florida for the trip.

The next day, she got blood work for the operation done at Prestige Plastic Surgery Clinic.

The procedure cost her $7,495, which typically involves doctors extracting fat from other parts of the patient’s body and transferring it to their buttocks.

Rosa had fat taken from 12 spots around her body and put into her backside at the clinic, an invoice shared with WTVJ showed.

She was discharged about an hour after the procedure, according to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office.

Following the surgery, Rosa was recovering at a short-term rental in Miami with her friend when she started noticing some pain.

At her follow-up appointment the next day, she told doctors she was in “extreme pain,” the medical examiner said.

Portrait of Wildelis Rosa in her US Army Reserve uniform.
Rosa worked with the New Orleans Police Department before her deathCredit: New Orleans Police Department
Photo of Wildelis Rosa.
Rosa traveled to Miami for a birthday trip where she got the procedureCredit: Jam Press

Her friend said that at the rental, Rosa’s blood pressure began to drop and she seemed to have trouble breathing.

Three days after the surgery, Rosa was pale with dilated pupils and purple lips, her friend said.

Rosa complained about not being able to feel her legs or feet.

She texted her friend that she was having “complications,” Vazquez said.

New Orleans Police Department’s statement

After New Orleans Police Department officer Wildelis Rosa died at 26 after complications from a Brazilian butt lift, the NOPD released the following statement:

The New Orleans Police Department is heartbroken by the sudden passing of Officer Wildelis Rosa, a cherished member of our NOPD family.

While her passing was not related to active duty, this loss is deeply felt by all who had the privilege of working alongside her.

Officer Rosa served with integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to the people of New Orleans.

Her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled. We honor her life, her service, and the impact she made on this department and our community.

To her family, loved ones, and fellow officers – please know that you are not alone in your grief. We mourn with you, and we will carry her memory with us always.

Source: NOPD Superintendent Anne E. Kirkpatrick

“Her blood pressure dropped drastically she did not have circulation in the feet.”

That day, Rosa told her family she had undergone a BBL.

“You know we had just that feeling in our guts like something is wrong,” Rosa’s sister told WTVJ.

“I texted her and I said, ‘I hope you’re doing okay you’re enjoying your birthday.’ But there was no answer back.”

Rosa collapsed on her bathroom floor that night.

The next morning, her friend found her unresponsive and immediately started CPR, but she was already dead.

That’s the part that we have to live with because it was unnecessary for her to die.

Wildelis Rosa’s older sister Anamin VazquezNBC6

The medical examiner said Rosa’s cause of death was a pulmonary embolism from blood clots associated with cosmetic surgery. 

Officials said the complication was common and that the doctor’s office didn’t neglect Rosa, WTVJ reported.

However, Vazquez insists that doctors should have paid attention to the warning signs in Rosa’s symptoms after surgery.

“That’s the part that we have to live with because it was unnecessary for her to die … to die like that,” Vazquez said.

Prestige Plastic Surgery Clinic didn’t immediately return The U.S. Sun’s request for comment.

‘DANGEROUS’ SURGERY

About one in 3,000 patients dies after getting a BBL, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Reality TV star Jacky Oh died after a cosmetic surgery that went wrong in Miami in 2023, prompting expert Dr. David Shafer to share a warning to always seek out a board-certified surgeon for the job.

“It’s actually one of the most popular plastic procedures that’s done, but it’s also one of the most dangerous,” Shafer exclusively told The U.S. Sun at the time.

Miami is considered a popular spot for BBLs because they tend to cost less than the average surgery price, according to GoodRX.

Photo of Wildelis Rosa.
Rosa died of a pulmonary embolism, according to the medical examinerCredit: Jam Press
Photo of Wildelis Rosa, a police officer, who died after a Brazilian butt lift.
Rosa, whose sister says there were warning signs before her deathCredit: Jam Press
Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Donald Trump and Eric Trump preparing to play golf.

Donald Trump and Son Eric Enjoy Time at Turnberry Resort in Scotland

DONALD Trump has been spotted playing golf at his luxury Turnberry resort…
Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen shaking hands.

Trump Announces Historic Trade Agreement Between US and EU After Prolonged Discussions

US President Donald Trump confirms a trade deal reached with the EU.…
Trump pens letter to grieving mother of slain congressional intern: 'Held in my heart'

Trump Writes Heartfelt Letter to Mourning Mother of Deceased Congressional Intern

President Donald Trump wrote to a grieving mother whose son, a congressional…
Brutal downtown brawl leaves victims bloodied as Cincinnati police launch investigation

Violent Fight in Downtown Cincinnati Results in Injuries; Police Begin Investigation

Police in Cincinnati are investigating a viral video that shows what appears…
The 'Bob's Burgers' cast theorize what the Belcher family's plans would be at San Diego Comic-Con

The ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Cast Speculates on the Belcher Family’s Activities at San Diego Comic-Con

SAN DIEGO — Ever wondered what the Belcher family would do at…
Protests across Illinois, Chicago join national day of action over federal healthcare cuts under Trump administration

Illinois and Chicago Join Nationwide Protests Against Federal Healthcare Cuts under Trump Administration

CHICAGO (WLS) — Demonstrators rallied in Chicago and across Illinois Saturday as…
San Diego Comic-Con brings 'Phineas and Ferb' cast and fans together for heartwarming moment at signing

Phineas and Ferb Cast Creates Memorable Experience for Fans at San Diego Comic-Con Signing Event

SAN DIEGO — For a show that’s been around for 18 years,…
Teenage girl giving a speech at a podium.

Supporters of Sarah Patrick Grace back teenage friend’s emotionally charged funeral speech that allegedly led investigators to her involvement in crime.

A teenager known for her presence on TikTok, who is accused of…
Victims show 'encouraging signs' after Michigan Walmart stabbing rampage, hospital says

Hospital Reports ‘Promising Signs’ for Victims After Michigan Walmart Stabbing Spree

The 11 individuals injured in a random stabbing incident at a Walmart…
Three illegal Salvadorans using dating app to meet teen girls nabbed in Houston sting operation: authorities

Houston Sting Operation: Three Salvadoran Men Arrested for Using Dating App to Target Teenage Girls

Three unauthorized migrants from El Salvador, who were reportedly attempting to exploit…
Vladimir Putin speaking at a naval parade.

Putin Abruptly Calls Off Naval Parade Amid Substantial War Losses as Trump’s Frustration Grows

VLADIMIR Putin has mysteriously cancelled his annual naval parade at the last-minute…
Crowded beach in Palaio Faliro, Athens, with palm trees and beach umbrellas.

Young Girl Discovered Deceased on Greek Beach: Police Investigate Her Identity

Tragically, the body of a young girl was discovered on a Greek…