Mum’s £2k bid for a bigger bum ended in agony as killer infection ravaged her body ‘cutting off blood supply to her leg’
A MUM'S bid for a bigger bum nearly cost her her life when she was admitted to hospital with sepsis days after having a 'liquid BBL'.
Laura Bassnett booked an appointment with what she believed was a reputable salon for March 16 to enhance her bottom non-surgically, after stumbling upon the clinic on Instagram.
The 29-year-old forked out £2,000 to have one litre of filler injected into her bum cheeks, a treatment popularised by the likes of Love Island and Towie stars.
The non-surgical procedure usually involves injecting hyaluronic acid - the same material used for lip filler - into the buttocks.
However, 30 minutes into the treatment Laura began feeling unwell - claiming she fell unconscious onto the bed in 'excruciating pain' halfway through the appointment.
The mum left the clinic feeling 'intoxicated' and said she was going 'in and out of consciousness' on the three-hour car journey home.
After days of agony, Laura, who lives in Derby, Derbyshire, rushed to A&E at Royal Derby Hospital where medics told the mum she had developed sepsis.
I did ask, 'are you going to have to take this filler out? Is that the worst case scenario?' And the doctor said 'no Laura, the worst case scenario is you could potentially lose your life'."
Laura Bassnett
At one stage during her hospital admission, Laura feared she would lose a limb as she lost feeling in her left leg, leaving her unable to walk.
Laura said doctors did not know what filler had been injected into her bum - and considered surgery if her symptoms did not improve.
Luckily, the mum made a full recovery but said her 'eyes have been opened' to the dangers of these procedures.
Laura said: "After about 30 minutes [following the treatment], I didn't know what was happening to me. I actually passed out and went unconscious.
"I came round and felt clammy and out of it. They asked if I could carry on but my legs felt like jelly.
"I thought I was going to die. It was so selfish and stupid at the time but I did ask, 'are you going to have to take this filler out? Is that the worst case scenario?' And the doctor said 'no Laura, the worst case scenario is you could potentially lose your life'."
Doctors told Laura that they were unable to dissolve the filler and suggested surgery if her condition continued to deteriorate.
Matters took a turn for the worse as Laura then lost feeling in her left leg, concerning medics that her blood supply was being cut off - and she could face amputation.
I thought I was being safe getting a non-surgical procedure done. My boys could've lost their mum.
Laura Bassnett
Laura said: "I couldn't move my leg. I couldn't walk. They said we need an emergency MRI scan to check the blood circulation in your leg is flowing.
"I said 'am I going to lose my leg?' They said 'obviously we'll do everything we can for that not to happen'.
"Luckily the MRI came back clear and it was actually the swelling pushing against my nerves which was restricting the movement in my legs. That was scary."
Laura was discharged from hospital after a week-long admission - commenting that the experience has made her feel lucky to be alive.
Laura said: "This has really opened my eyes. I thought I was being safe getting a non-surgical procedure done. My boys could've lost their mum. I feel lucky to be alive.
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"I thought I might never be able to walk down or lose my leg. If I hadn't gone to hospital when I did, it could've been a different story.
"I regret this - I would never do it again. If I knew what I knew now, I would never have had it done. I say to girls it's not worth risking your life."