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Natália Cavanellas Thomazella. (Image: Jam Press)
Natália Cavanellas Thomazella, 40, died of cardiac arrest in the operating room on Monday (7) during a three-in-one cosmetic surgery in São Paulo, Brazil
The 40 year old entrepreneur suffered a fatal cardiac arrest while undergoing a combined procedure of liposuction, buttock enhancement, and breast implant revision on Monday (7 Jul).
Authorities are treating her sudden death with suspicion.
Despite being in robust health with no known pre-existing conditions, Natália encountered severe complications during the surgery.
She had previously undergone breast augmentation without any issues approximately two years prior.
Natália was a corporate networking specialist and the founding director of a public relations agency (Image: Jam Press)
The incident occurred as Natália was receiving a fat graft to her buttocks, marking the culmination of her triple surgery.
According to the police report, "The medical team reportedly began resuscitation efforts.
"And although the patient initially responded, they were ultimately unsuccessful."
Her surgeon's legal representatives have stated: "Unfortunately, the patient developed a serious complication consistent with a pulmonary embolism.
"(This is) a rare, but recognised occurrence in medical literature, even when all preventive measures are taken."
Natália Cavanellas Thomazella. (Image: Jam Press)
Medical professionals are considering the possibility that the injected fat led to an obstruction in a blood vessel, triggering the cardiac arrest.
A thorough post-mortem examination is expected to clarify the precise cause of death, as per NeedToKnow.
Natália was renowned for her expertise in corporate networking and was the founder of a well-regarded public relations firm.
In a heartrending tribute, the husband of Natália, recognised in March by the São Paulo City Council as a distinguished female entrepreneur with over 100,000 Instagram followers, has voiced his sorrow following her untimely death.
He said: "We all know what an incredible woman Natália was - beautiful, independent, highly professional, full of joy, and with so many other wonderful qualities.
Natália with her husband and their daughter, Manoella. (Image: Jam Press)
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"Sadly, Natália left us yesterday, but she will live on forever in our hearts and memories.
"We were married for several years, and from that marriage came the greatest gift of my life - our daughter, Manoella.
"Manoella is so much like Nat, even in her personality.
"She's very outgoing, just like her mum - I think she takes after her in every way, and today I see what a blessing that is.
"I'll always tell Manoella what an amazing woman her mother was - the kind of person everyone loved and admired - and I'll make sure we always keep her memory alive."
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