LiposuctionUnited Kingdom4 min read
Sophie Kasaei: “Horrible insecurities drilled into me”
Geordie Shore star Sophie Kasaei has been open about one of the most frightening experiences of her career: a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure, which includes a liposuction stage, that went so badly wrong she nearly died. She has since explained, in her own words, what led her to the free operation in Turkey and why she agreed to it in the first place. Here is what she said, and what liposuction involves when it is done safely.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Sophie Kasaei flew to Turkey in 2016 for a free BBL that went badly wrong.
- She said “horrible insecurities” drilled into her at 24 led to the decision.
- Liposuction uses local or general anaesthesia depending on the area treated.
- At City Medical Centre, liposuction starts from $1,200, up to $3,600 combined.
- City Medical Centre has no connection with Sophie Kasaei or her treatment.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1–4 hours
- Back to work7–10 days
- Final result3–6 months
- Pricefrom $1,200
Profile
Sophie Kasaei
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Who
- Reality TV star
- Year of operation
- 2016
- Quote source
- The Mirror, 27 August 2025
The star flew to Turkey back in 2016 to undergo the BBL procedure after a clinic offered to perform it for free... Sophie told The Sun ... 'It's quite sad to think at the age of 24, I had these horrible insecurities that had been drilled into me from the press and public.'
What did Sophie Kasaei say about her botched BBL?
As The Mirror reported, Sophie Kasaei flew to Turkey back in 2016 to undergo a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure, which includes liposuction to harvest fat, after a clinic offered to perform it for free.
She later told The Sun what had led up to the decision: “It's quite sad to think at the age of 24, I had these horrible insecurities that had been drilled into me from the press and public. I was just constantly being criticised, for being 'ugly' and 'fat', a 'whale', constantly 'fat s**g' and 'embarrassing to society' ... The list goes on and on and it's horrible. I was just growing up in this new world, I wasn't used to this industry.”
That account, and her description of the aftermath as being like a “murder scene”, are everything this article relies on. Sophie Kasaei has not named the clinic or the surgeon involved, and we do not go beyond what she has said herself.
Why her account matters
Sophie Kasaei's story is not about how her body looked before or after. It is about why a 24-year-old facing constant public criticism agreed to a free operation at a clinic she knew little about, and what happened when it went wrong.
That combination — financial pressure, public pressure, and a procedure booked without the safeguards a reputable clinic builds in — is exactly what goes wrong in the worst cosmetic surgery stories, and exactly what a proper consultation and aftercare process is designed to prevent.
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How liposuction is done safely today
Liposuction removes excess fat through small incisions using a thin cannula, either on its own or as the fat-harvesting stage of a BBL. Anaesthesia and duration depend on the area and how much is treated:
Anaesthesia
- Single small area
- Local
- Combined areas
- General
Duration
- Single small area
- From 1 hour
- Combined areas
- Up to 3–4 hours
Discharge
- Single small area
- 3–4 hours after surgery
- Combined areas
- 1 day in hospital under observation
A safe procedure always starts with the surgeon examining the patient in person, explaining the risks, and confirming the price in a written contract before any deposit is paid.
Who it suits, and how to prepare
Liposuction suits people close to a stable, healthy weight who have localised fat they cannot shift through diet and exercise; it is not a weight-loss operation for people who are significantly overweight. Preparation normally includes:
- blood tests and a general health check before any date is booked;
- an honest conversation about realistic results, carried out face to face, not only online;
- stopping blood-thinning medication, with the doctor's guidance, before surgery;
- arranging aftercare and follow-up appointments in advance, not only on the day.
Recovery after liposuction
With local anaesthesia, patients are usually discharged three to four hours after surgery; with general anaesthesia, one night in hospital under observation is typical. Most people return to work within 7–10 days, though bruising and swelling can take longer to settle. The final result, once the tissue has fully adapted, usually shows at three to six months.
How recovery after liposuction usually goes
- Day of surgeryProcedure under local or general anaesthesia, depending on the area treated.
- Same dayDischarge 3–4 hours after surgery, for local anaesthesia.
- 1 dayHospital stay under observation, for general anaesthesia.
- 7–10 daysMost patients return to work.
- Weeks 2–4Bruising and swelling continue to settle.
- 3–6 monthsFinal result forms, once tissue fully adapts.
Liposuction at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs liposuction under local or general anaesthesia depending on the area and scope, with prices starting from $1,200 for a single smaller area and up to $3,600 for a combined, larger procedure. Every patient has an in-person or online consultation before any price is agreed, and the cost is fixed in the contract with no extra charges on the day. More information is on the liposuction page.
Planning the procedure from your city? Read more: Liposuction in Brisbane, Liposuction of Problem Areas in Gold Coast and Liposuction in Newcastle.
City Medical Centre has no connection with Sophie Kasaei and her treatment. We tell her story because she chose to describe it herself, publicly, as a warning about what can go wrong when a procedure is booked without proper safeguards.
Frequently asked questions
What happened with Sophie Kasaei's BBL?
She flew to Turkey in 2016 for a free Brazilian Butt Lift, which included liposuction, after a clinic offered the procedure at no cost. It went badly wrong and required emergency treatment for an abscess.
Why did Sophie Kasaei agree to the operation?
She told The Sun that at 24 she had “horrible insecurities” from years of public criticism, and the free offer came at a point when she wanted to regain her confidence.
Is liposuction safe when done properly?
Yes, when performed by a qualified surgeon after an in-person consultation, with the price fixed in a contract and proper follow-up care arranged in advance.
How much does liposuction cost at City Medical Centre?
Prices start from $1,200 for a smaller area and go up to $3,600 for a combined procedure, depending on the areas treated.
How long is recovery after liposuction?
Most patients return to work within 7–10 days, with the final result visible at three to six months once the tissue has fully adapted.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- The Mirror, 27 August 2025
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