Patient Dies in São Paulo Clinic Hall After Large-Volume PMMA Injections

Overview

• The 48‑year‑old patient, Roseli Fernandes de Oliveira Romeiro Vieira, fell ill less than 24 hours after receiving PMMA injections and arrived unconscious at the Brooklin Office reception where resuscitation was attempted and death was confirmed at 10:05.
• The attending physician told investigators she injected about 300 milliliters of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) into the patient’s gluteal and posterior thigh areas during a procedure on Monday.
• Police have registered the case as homicídio culposo (negligent homicide) and also recorded classifications of suspected and accidental death while they collect evidence and witness statements.
• Regulators and medical bodies note that Anvisa permits PMMA only in restricted reparative uses and warn that high‑volume aesthetic injections can cause severe complications such as infection, embolism, and death.
• The doctor, who rents a room in the commercial building and does not have a dermatology residency, has issued a statement saying she is awaiting IML reports; the case highlights risks tied to social‑media‑driven cosmetic travel and the need for stricter oversight.