Alice Webb: We're furious 'Lip King' is selling weight-loss jabs, say dead mother's family

Alice Webb: We're furious 'Lip King' is selling weight-loss jabs, say dead mother's family

A tragic incident occurred last September when Alice Webb, a mother of five, booked a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift with Jordan Parke, also known as the “Lip King”. Unfortunately, Alice passed away after the procedure, sparking an investigation into Mr. Parke’s activities. While he is not currently offering Brazilian butt lifts, he has been found illegally selling prescription-only weight-loss injections on social media.

Alice’s family, devastated by her untimely death, expressed their fury upon learning of Mr. Parke’s continued involvement in the cosmetics industry. The loss of Alice has left a permanent void in their lives, with every milestone and event reminding them of her absence. Despite the ongoing police investigation, Mr. Parke has not been charged in connection with Alice’s death.

In response to Alice’s tragic passing, her family and the safer cosmetics charity Save Face initiated a campaign to ban liquid Brazilian butt lifts from high-street beauty clinics. The government has since announced plans to strengthen regulations in the cosmetics industry, ensuring that only qualified surgeons can perform non-surgical BBLs. Until these measures are implemented, local authorities struggle with limited powers to oversee the industry effectively.

The current lack of oversight has led to numerous complaints about practitioners and beauty clinics, highlighting the need for stricter regulations. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health is pushing for urgent action to protect public safety and prevent further tragedies like Alice’s death. As the investigation into Alice’s passing continues, her family waits for answers while striving to keep her memory alive

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