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Arequipa Mother Dies After Liposuction at Cayma Clinic

Police launched a homicide probe over reported obstruction at the clinic.

Overview

  • Rebeca Llacho Ccahuana, 32, died after a liposuction at Clínica Florez Salud in the Cayma district of Arequipa.
  • She developed complications during the procedure and was transferred to Hospital Regional Honorio Delgado, where staff confirmed her death on arrival.
  • Police homicide detectives went to the clinic to detain those involved following the reported death.
  • Officers said the operating doctor was not present and that clinic staff hindered their work during initial diligences.
  • Relatives accuse medical negligence, say they were not told in time about the transfer, and urge authorities to find those responsible as her two daughters, ages 10 and 14, are now without their mother.