Failed Illegal Cosmetic Surgery in Vienna Apartment: More Victims Sought

The call for witnesses was initiated as part of the investigation in close coordination with the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, as the police announced to the APA on Thursday. Women or men who have more information about the amateur surgeon from the Landstraße district should contact 01/31310/62800 or -62122.

The State Criminal Police Office, East Branch, is investigating the alleged doctor who illegally performed surgeries in Wassergasse. The suspect is already in a detention center.

Dramatic Scenes During Illegal Chin Lift in Vienna Apartment

Last week, a 58-year-old woman was seriously injured during a procedure by the man. The woman had come to the 35-year-old's apartment to have her chin lifted. According to the State Police Directorate, she had to be admitted to a hospital in a life-threatening condition and underwent emergency surgery. The man was arrested for grievous bodily harm. The affected woman is said to have good contacts in the cosmetics scene and learned about the man's services from friends at a party, according to the police.

The 35-year-old suspect claims to be a practicing plastic surgeon in his home country of Georgia. Whether this is true is still unclear, a police spokeswoman recently told the APA. The man is believed to have booked the apartment in Wassergasse for some time through an online rental platform to use it for illegal procedures with a makeshift operating table.

Breathing Difficulties During the Procedure

During the botched procedure, the amateur surgeon made several cuts on his patient's neck, ears, and chin. This unexpectedly led to breathing difficulties for the woman. A medication administered subsequently only worsened the victim's condition. The Austrian woman's companion and an acquaintance of the Georgian raised the alarm and called the emergency services. Responders found massive bleeding in the facial area. The man was also uncooperative during the rescue operation. The woman is now in stable condition.

Following the incident, the police issued a strong warning against dubious providers of beauty procedures and medical treatments.

(APA/Red)

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