A tragic incident occurred as a police detective and mother of three passed away just a week after undergoing buttock lift and liposuction procedures. Alicia Stone, aged 40, a long-time member of the New York Police Department (NYPD), was discovered unresponsive in her hotel room and quickly taken to Fundación Valle del Lili Hospital in Colombia.
Despite being admitted for medical care, Alicia, a respected officer of the NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau for 13 years, was declared dead within an hour, according to sources. Her cause of death was listed as “unspecified cardiac arrest.” Her husband, Michael, is demanding an inquiry into his wife’s sudden death, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding it.
Prior to her hospitalization, Alicia had undergone a gluteal fat transfer and liposuction, and had been prescribed anticoagulants and pain relief medication. Michael received a distressing call from the doctor in Colombia informing him of his wife’s passing, leaving him with unanswered questions and deep sorrow.
Michael emphasized that Alicia had been in good health before the surgery and had felt well just the day before her unexpected death. He expressed the need for clarity on the events leading to her demise.
A fundraising campaign has been initiated to provide support to Alicia’s family, highlighting her as a caring mother and dedicated public servant who devoted her career to safeguarding and assisting others. Her compassion and bravery were acknowledged by those who knew her, both in and out of uniform.
Recent research cited in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal in 2017 indicated that buttock enhancement procedures could pose a significantly higher risk compared to other cosmetic surgeries in the US, with a global mortality rate estimated at one in 3,448 patients, surpassing the general US cosmetic surgery death rate of about one in 55,000.
