A delicate case of medical malpractice exposes the dangers of undergoing body modification treatments due to social pressure.
18 years ago, the Venezuelan-born patient, Mayra Alejandra del Villar, agreed to a free surgery in Maracaibo after spending her youth enduring constant mockery about her weight and physical appearance.
The procedure led to severe infections that displaced her organs, forcing doctors to remove several organs, such as her spleen, three meters of intestine, and finally her stomach completely. After spending 1 year bedridden and 6 months in a wheelchair, the victim emigrated to the United States, where she is now an influencer.
