A Canadian woman from Quebec tragically passed away after undergoing cosmetic surgery in Turkey, with officials now probing whether her recent drug use may have been a factor in the incident.

Jessika Chagnon Gailloux, a 35-year-old mother of four from Saint-Lin–Laurentides, died in Antalya on a Saturday afternoon following a tummy tuck and breast lift procedure. Reports from local media, Tıbbiye Bülteni, indicate there were no immediate complications during the surgery.

Authorities are investigating if her sudden passing was linked to narcotics, as it emerged she might have consumed drugs three days prior to the surgery.

In an emotional Facebook post, her mother, Sonia Chagnon, expressed her grief: “It is with a completely shattered heart that I announce the passing of my daughter Jessika, my sunshine, my life. I am struggling to breathe without you.”

Gailloux traveled to Antalya on March 2, accompanied by her friend Stephanie Jobin, specifically to undergo the cosmetic procedure.

After completing pre-surgery assessments, Gailloux was admitted to a private medical facility in Antalya’s Kepez district, located along Turkey’s Mediterranean coast.

Though the surgery concluded successfully with no complications, she began to feel unwell after being transferred to her hospital room for post-operative observation. 

Despite frantic efforts by the medical team, Gailloux could not be revived and was declared dead around 4pm that same day.

Mother-of-four Jessika Chagnon Gailloux, 35, of Canada, died after undergoing cosmetic plastic surgery in Turkey on Saturday

Gailloux’s sudden death came after she received a tummy tuck and breast lift surgery in Antalya, despite no reported complications

Authorities quickly launched an investigation, with homicide detectives arriving at the hospital to conduct a crime scene examination reviewed by the prosecutor’s office, according to the local outlet.

‘During the checks by the crime scene investigation teams, it was learned that Gailloux had no cuts, stab wounds, or gunshot wounds on her body other than surgical stitch marks related to the operation,’ police said in a news release.

Her body was taken to the Antalya Forensic Medicine Institute for an autopsy.

Officials took statements from Jobin, who said her friend had no known illnesses.

But she admitted that the pair had used cannabis only three days before their journey to Turkey, according to the Toronto Sun.

‘As part of the investigation, authorities are also reviewing the victim’s health condition before the operation and her activities in the days leading up to her death,’ authorities said. 

‘Investigators are currently trying to determine whether she had consumed narcotic substances before she died,’ they added.

Results from toxicology tests can take several months to finalize and authorities said the investigation into her death is still ongoing. 

In a Facebook statement, Gailloux’s mother, Sonia Chagnon (pictured), wrote: ‘My sunshine my life I am having so much difficulty breathing without you’

On March 2, Gailloux (left) flew to Antalya with her friend Stephanie Jobin (right) for the procedure

Jobin finally broke her silence with a Facebook video on Sunday, sharing new details and responding to questions with the blessing of Gailloux’s mother. 

She revealed that the first autopsy uncovered nothing, including no signs of cardiac arrest or a pulmonary embolism. 

Jobin, who was speaking in French, said the results of a second autopsy have yet to be completed.

In the video, Gailloux’s friend said the aftermath has been extremely complicated, explaining that everyone’s ‘energy is divided in two.’ 

She said that between completing paperwork, coordinating with the embassy, the medical examiner and the airline, she is doing everything she can to help the family and alleviate their stress. 

‘We don’t sleep much. We all remember to eat and we also let our emotions live,’ Jobin said. ‘It can be a fairly strong trauma.’ 

‘We are supporting the best friend and her dad a lot, who were present during the last tragic moments,’ she added.

Jobin explained that she needed to make some clarifications, including that she never made any statements to police or the media about drug use.

Jobin said Gailloux’s (pictured) first autopsy uncovered nothing, including no signs of cardiac arrest or a pulmonary embolism

She said that due to language barriers and translation errors between English, French and Turkish, the claim that Gailloux used drugs is simply ‘not true.’ 

‘There is no drug that was taken on Turkish soil. Habits were asked, it was mentioned yes, that there had been cannabis use for days and days before the departure from Canada,’ Jobin stated.

‘So please, do not put that reputation and that memory of a mother of four children on social media,’ she added.

‘I will never understand social media. She has children who are old enough to be on social media, so I ask you to respect that.’ 

Ericka Dugas, who described herself as Gailloux’s best friend, took to Facebook with several posts expressing her shock and heartbreak. 

‘My love help me I miss you so much,’ one post read, accompanied by a photo of the pair. ‘Give me the strength.’

In another, Dugas wrote: ‘I promise you, my friend, I’ll do everything to make sure justice is done. I love you my beautiful angel.’

She also launched a GoFundMe campaign to support the four children Gailloux tragically left behind.

Jobin (pictured) said the aftermath of her friend’s death has been ‘complicated,’ between completing paperwork, coordinating with the embassy, the medical examiner and the airline

A GoFundMe described Gailloux (pictured) as ‘an extraordinary woman and a deeply loving mother’

‘Jessika was an extraordinary woman and a deeply loving mother. Her sudden loss leaves a huge void in the lives of all who loved her, but especially in the lives of her children,’ the description read.

‘I would like to help, in my own way, to offer them some support and security for the future,’ it added.

‘Every donation, no matter the amount, is an act of love that will help these children during this incredibly difficult time.’

As of Tuesday afternoon, the fundraiser had raised nearly $2,200 toward its $5,000 goal.