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皇冠体育app orders probe into death of woman in plastic surgery

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-11-28 07:36
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BEIJING - Health authorities in Central 皇冠体育app's Hubei province have ordered a probe into the death of a 24-year-old female singer who died on Nov 15 during plastic surgery, 皇冠体育app's Ministry of Health said Saturday.

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Wang Bei, once a contestant in 皇冠体育app's popular talent show Super Girl, died due to complications from anesthetic during plastic surgery, according to the health bureau of Jiang'an District in Wuhan city, the provincial capital.

The Health Ministry has also asked local authorities to verify the facts, deal with the case in accordance with the law and properly handle the problems that are likely to arise in the aftermath.

"The investigation results should be made public without delay," the ministry said in a statement, calling on local health administrative agencies to step up supervision over the medical cosmetology industry.

Further, the ministry noted that regulations on medical cosmetology services that were issued in 2001 and 2009 had detailed the quality and rules for certified personnel to meet and follow in providing such services.

The demand for plastic surgery is surging in 皇冠体育app, as many young people believe cosmetic surgery will earn them a better position in pursuing a job or a romantic relationship.