Mexico: A 14-year-old girl in Mexico has died following an alleged unauthorised breast augmentation surgery, with her father claiming he was unaware of the procedure.

The teenager has been identified as Paloma Nicole Arellano Escobedo. According to a report by The Sun, she passed away on September 20, a week after the surgery. Her death certificate listed the cause as cerebral oedema resulting from a respiratory illness.

What does the family say?

Her father, Carlos Arellano, has disputed the cause of death recorded on the certificate. "Her death certificate falsely stated ‘illness’ as the cause of death in an attempt to cover up the truth," he said.

Carlos added that he was unaware of the cosmetic surgery until the funeral, when he noticed scars and breast implants on his daughter. He also expressed concern about the speed at which officials issued the death certificate.

"They gave it to us right away. I don't know how they did it so quickly," he said.

Carlos has since filed a formal complaint, demanding that those responsible be held accountable.

"I demand that all those responsible be investigated," he said.

Authorities in Mexico have confirmed that they are investigating Paloma’s death and the circumstances surrounding the alleged surgery. It remains unclear where or under what conditions the procedure was performed.

This is not the first death linked to cosmetic surgery. Earlier this year, a 31-year-old influencer died in Istanbul shortly after undergoing multiple cosmetic procedures.