Brazilian-Mozambican Influencer Dies After Cosmetic Surgery in Istanbul

Ana Bárbara Buhr Buldrini, a 31-year-old Brazilian-Mozambican singer and influencer, died in Istanbul after undergoing cosmetic surgeries as part of a promotional agreement with Tusa Hospital. The night before her breast augmentation, liposuction, and rhinoplasty, Ana and her husband partied with the operating surgeon, raising questions about the doctor's professionalism and her preparedness for surgery. Her husband, Elgar Miles, stated that they had requested a delay to allow Ana more time to prepare, but the hospital pressured them to proceed earlier than planned, despite Ana not having fasted as required. After the surgery, Ana suffered cardiac arrest, and Miles described inconsistent and troubling communication from the hospital staff regarding her condition. Tusa Hospital claimed she had signed all necessary consent forms and cited an 'unexpected complication' during recovery as the cause of death. The incident has sparked international outrage over medical ethics, patient safety, and the influence of promotional deals in medical tourism.