Brazilian Model Dies in Türkiye After Cosmetic Surgeries
Partner Seeks Justice Following Cardiorespiratory Arrest During Honeymoon
A Brazilian model, Ana Bárbara Buhr Bulldrini, tragically died during her honeymoon in Türkiye after undergoing multiple cosmetic surgeries. Her passing, attributed to cardiorespiratory arrest, has prompted her partner to seek legal recourse. The incident highlights the risks associated with elective procedures abroad.
The Fatal Procedures
Ana Bárbara Buhr Bulldrini, a 31-year-old model with a significant social media following, had traveled to Istanbul with her partner, singer Elgar Miles. They were there to celebrate their honeymoon following their wedding in May 2025. The model had accepted a promotional deal in exchange for a series of cosmetic enhancements, including liposuction, rhinoplasty, and a mammoplasty.
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The surgeries, initially scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, were moved up three days at the surgeon’s request. Despite the couple’s concerns about the potential impact of food and alcohol, they were assured there would be no issues.
“Doctors hurried the process.”
—Victim’s brother
According to a recent report, the medical tourism industry is booming, with a 25% rise in international patients seeking cosmetic procedures annually. This surge is fueled by lower costs and access to treatments not available in their home countries (Medical Tourism Report 2024).
Events Leading to Tragedy
Elgar Miles recounted that attendees were acting strangely. He was informed by a doctor that his wife’s heart rate was diminishing; another declared her dead. The model suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest during the procedures.
Elgar alerted local authorities while at the hospital. The clinic’s doctors were arrested but later freed after providing statements. The clinic stated that the death was triggered by a cardiac arrhythmia during anesthesia.
Elgar Miles has vowed to pursue legal action, seeking accountability for the death. The family is also seeking answers. The case highlights growing concerns regarding medical procedures performed in foreign countries.
