Chinese Woman's Implants Contain Animal DNA, Causes Disability

Lingling, a resident of Jiangxi province in China, has suffered severe disabilities after spending approximately 2.4 million yuan (Rs 2.8 crore) on breast implants that contained DNA from cattle and moose. Initially marketed as an innovative technique that would use the patient's own collagen, the procedure was performed at Beijing Creating Medical Cosmetic Clinic, whose head surgeon assured Lingling of its safety. However, post-surgery, Lingling experienced significant pain and foreign object sensations, leading to nine additional surgeries over six years. Investigations revealed that the implants contained animal DNA, contradicting the clinic's claims of 'self-derived' enhancement. Lingling's case has raised serious concerns about the safety and ethics of unregulated cosmetic procedures, as the clinic was involved in several malpractice cases and its head surgeon lacked proper registration. The situation has sparked widespread debate over the potential health risks associated with such cosmetic treatments.