Influencer, 27, says she almost died and had green gunk leaking from her breasts after botched surgery in Turkey
AN influencer claims she nearly died and had green gunk leaking from her breasts after a botched boob job in Turkey.
Sofia Lips has forked out more than £500,000 on plastic surgery but her “obsession” with going under the knife nearly proved fatal.
The model, from Manchester, has even spent an eye-watering £200,000 to achieve the biggest lips in the world.
But the 27-year-old claimed her “life was on the line” after her third breast surgery going from 450cc to 800cc implants.
The £6,000 op was designed to make the OnlyFans creator the “ultimate bimbo” but instead she was left oozing with green gunk.
Sophia said while the actual procedure went smoothly, “the nightmare” began once she got home.
She said: “It was such a mess. I literally nearly died as it got so bad.
The model recalled suffering an “unbearable” burning sensation accompanied by swelling.
“As I looked down, there was green gunk all over my bandages from where I was leaking,” she continued.
“I didn’t know what was going on – and I worried my life was on the line.”
After being rushed to hospital, where she stayed for a week, Sophia was diagnosed with sepsis.
Doctors urgently wanted to remove her left implant as part of life-saving surgery – but the influencer “refused”.
What are the symptoms of sepsis?
SEPSIS is a life-threatening reaction to an infection that happens when your immune system overreacts and starts to damage your body's own tissues and organs.
Symptoms of sepsis in an adult include:
- Acting confused, slurred speech or not making sense
- Blue, grey, pale or blotchy skin, lips or tongue – on brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet
- A rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it, the same as meningitis
- Difficulty breathing, breathlessness or breathing very fast
Symptoms in a child include:
- Blue, grey, pale or blotchy skin, lips or tongue – on brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet
- A rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it, the same as meningitis
- Difficulty breathing (you may notice grunting noises or their stomach sucking under their ribcage), breathlessness or breathing very fast
- A weak, high-pitched cry that’s not like their normal cry
- Not responding like they normally do, or not interested in feeding or normal activities
- Being sleepier than normal or having difficulty waking
They may not have all these symptoms.
If you think you or someone else has symptoms of sepsis, call 999 or go to A&E.
Source: NHS
“I didn’t want to lose my perky breasts that I had paid so much, and had gone through so much, to have,” she said.
After a week on antibiotic treatments, Sofia was discharged back home – where she started planning her next surgery.
The 27-year-old went to another Turkey clinic in January 2023 and got the biggest implants available on the market, 1050cc.
She said while she was “embarrassed” to share her story before, Sophia wants to raise awareness.
“Always research, look at reviews from reputable people, and never go for any surgery because it’s cheap,” she added.
But, Sophia hasn’t finished yet, as the content creator plans on undergoing liposuction within the next month.
And – despite having the largest silicone breast implants made – the model said “I want them even bigger”.
This comes after Sophia’s previous horror experience that left her vomiting blood for four months and unable to sit down.
She claimed nearly died after spending £12,000 on a Brazilian butt lift (BBL).
The model had again flewn to Turkey for the surgery, and claims she couldn’t sit down for four months after the op.
She said she was flown back to the UK that day, with doctors rushing to drain the dangerous levels of fluid in her body.
Despite the “near-fatal” incident, she said she would do it again to achieve the perfect body.
What are the risks of getting surgery abroad?
IT'S important to do your research if you're thinking about having cosmetic surgery abroad.
It can cost less than in the UK, but you need to weigh up potential savings against the potential risks.
Safety standards in different countries may not be as high.
No surgery is risk-free. Complications can happen after surgery in the UK or abroad.
If you have complications after an operation in the UK, the surgeon is responsible for providing follow-up treatment.
Overseas clinics may not provide follow-up treatment, or they may not provide it to the same standard as in the UK.
Also, they may not have a healthcare professional in the UK you can visit if you have any problems.
Source: NHS