An individual linked to the death of a mother-of-five following a non-surgical cosmetic procedure is still operating within the industry, a major undercover investigation has revealed.
Undercover Footage Reveals 'Absolutely Disgusting' Practices
Jordan James Parke, known online as 'Lip King', was filmed by 5 News welcoming an undercover reporter posing as a client for a surgical lip lift. The footage shows him leading the reporter into a cramped living room in a residential property in Manchester, where a notorious backstreet beautician was performing cosmetic surgery.
The environment appeared completely non-sterile and unregulated. There were no medical checks or evidence of any clinical oversight, despite patients reportedly being fully booked for procedures that day.
Ashton Collins, director of the campaign group Save Face, slammed the findings as "absolutely disgusting". He expressed shock, stating: "When I started Save Face 10 years ago, I didn't think in my wildest dreams that we would see people carrying out surgical procedures in people's living rooms."
A Tragedy and a Nationwide Warning
Mr Parke and a second suspect were dramatically arrested on suspicion of manslaughter last September. This followed the death of 33-year-old Alice Webb in Gloucester on 24 September last year. She died shortly after undergoing a non-surgical Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), believed to be the UK's first fatal 'liquid BBL'.
While a surgical BBL involves transferring fat, the non-surgical 'liquid' version injects dermal fillers directly into the buttocks. The procedure is not illegal but is completely unregulated in England.
Parke, who describes himself as 'The Plastic Surgery Advocate', is not a qualified surgeon. He remains on bail and has not been charged in connection with Ms Webb's death.
The Lure of Cut-Price Cosmetic Procedures
The investigation found Parke advertising procedures at a fraction of the standard cost. His price list, seen by 5 News, included:
- An upper eyelid blepharoplasty for £700 (typically £3,000-£5,000).
- A lower facelift for £1,600 (often from £5,000).
- Vaginal rejuvenation for £1,000 (non-surgical treatments usually cost £500-£1,200).
Experts have issued a stark warning to Brits considering non-surgical treatments. Collins urged the public to choose carefully and only ever opt for experienced, reputable practitioners.
"To either get a really disastrous outcome or a complication that could cost you your life - these cut-price treatments are just not worth going for," he said.
The Department of Health, informed of the investigation's findings, stated it would look into the matter and that the Government would be tightening regulation. Mr Parke was approached for comment by 5 News but did not respond.
