Beauty queen Wilevis Brito, 24, dies while undergoing facial surgery to fix ‘small lump’ on her top lip
A BEAUTY queen has died from health complications after undergoing surgery on her face.
Wilevis Brito, 24, who competed in Miss Venezuela, died on April 8 during a procedure to fix a “small lump” on her top lip.
The oral and maxillofacial procedure took place at a hospital in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas.
The treatment usually involves reconstructive surgery of the face, mouth, jaw or head and neck due to an abnormality or trauma.
A friend told local media: “She was undergoing jaw surgery due to maxillofacial wear and tear and a small lump that formed at the top of her lip.
“To avoid future complications, she decided to have the surgery.
“Not for cosmetic or beauty reasons, but for health.
“She was apparently fine after the operation, but then the complications started.”
An investigation into her death is ongoing.
Brito showed an interest in modelling from an early age.
She joined the Cerynel Fashion Academy in La Guaira, Venezuela, at the age of eight.
The young model was crowned Latin Fashion Vargas in 2013 and Great Model of the Pacific the following year.
She also took part in Miss Venezuela and won the title of Queen of Sports of La Guaira 2023.
As well as working as a model, Brito studied law at the Central University of Venezuela before moving into media.
She also worked as a TV presenter for América Tucumán and A24 in Argentina for several years.