UK Butt-Lift Injector Leaves Women With Sepsis & Serious Injuries
A BBC investigation has exposed Ricky Sawyer, a self-proclaimed beauty consultant, for carrying out dangerous liquid Brazilian butt-lift (BBL) injections that have left multiple women hospitalized with severe complications, including sepsis and necrosis.
Sawyer, who boasts a celebrity client list including Katie Price, has been illegally handing out prescription drugs, performing high-risk procedures in unsafe environments, and encouraging clients to increase their filler volume, despite serious health risks.
Dangerous Practices & Illegal Medication
Undercover filming revealed Sawyer distributing antibiotics without a prescription, a criminal offense. He also offered to inject large doses of local anesthetic without medical supervision, putting clients at risk of overdose.
Operating from unregistered pop-up clinics in non-sterile environments, Sawyer injected up to one liter of filler per session, a practice plastic surgeons warn is highly dangerous and life-threatening.
Dr. Dalvi Humzah, a leading plastic surgeon, described Sawyer’s methods as “shocking and extremely dangerous,” warning that improper BBL injections can lead to blood clots, sepsis, or even death.
Victims Speak Out
Several women have come forward detailing their horrific experiences after undergoing liquid BBLs with Sawyer.
- Joanne, a mother of two, developed sepsis after her treatment and was rushed to the hospital, where doctors considered surgical removal of infected tissue.
- Louise Moller required life-saving emergency surgery to remove dead tissue from her buttocks after developing a severe infection four days post-procedure.
- Dozens of others have reported being left with painful disfigurement, infections, and long-term health complications.
Sawyer reportedly blocked victims on social media after they sought help, ignoring their distress.
Calls for Regulation & Legal Action
Despite multiple complaints to police, Sawyer continues to operate due to loopholes in UK cosmetic surgery laws. While local councils in Glasgow, Epping Forest, and Brentwood have banned him, he relocates and continues offering treatments.
Save Face, a UK watchdog for non-surgical procedures, has called for new laws to restrict BBL injections to qualified surgeons. The Department of Health and Social Care has acknowledged the investigation’s findings and is considering tougher regulations.
When confronted, Sawyer refused to answer questions, shut his clinic doors, and denied wrongdoing.
Experts warn that unregulated cosmetic procedures remain a serious risk and urge authorities to take immediate action to prevent further harm.
Source: BBC