NY Police Officer, 31, Dies in Dominican Republic Days After Cosmetic Procedure as Family Waits for Answers
Her Death Comes Amid Broader Scrutiny of Cosmetic Procedures
DePaula's death comes as cosmetic procedures in the Dominican Republic continue to receive increased public attention following several recent patient deaths.
Noticias SIN reported that those cases have resulted in judicial investigations, the closure of health centers and renewed questions about oversight of clinics and the professionals performing cosmetic procedures.
One of the most recent involved Rebecca Brizard, who died on July 24 after cosmetic surgery at a facility in Santo Domingo Este.
Authorities later determined that the establishment had been operating without the required health permit and alleged that the procedure had been performed by a man identified as a barber who was not accredited to practice as a plastic surgeon. The facility was later closed while the investigation continued.
Authorities have not linked Brizard's case to DePaula's death. As investigators continue examining DePaula's case, her family remains focused on one outcome: learning what happened during the trip they expected would end with her return home, not her funeral.
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