In San Mateo County, California, the death of a Bay Area woman who was known for resembling Kim Kardashian and being a popular figure on OnlyFans is currently unfolding within the legal system.
Christina Ashten Gourkani was 34 years old when prosecutors say she died after an illegal cosmetic procedure.
This week, the San Mateo County District Attorney’s office says we’ll learn when the jury trial will begin.
The District Attorney’s office stated that Gourkani enlisted the services of Vivian Gomez, a 50-year-old unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida. On April 19, 2023, Gomez traveled to San Francisco and conducted the procedure on Gourkani at a Burlingame hotel.
The DA’s office says Gourkani died the next day after Gomez performed illegal silicone buttock injections.
Dr. Lisa Hwang is a licensed plastic surgeon based in Campbell.
“That is injecting free-floating silicone in the form of likely a gel, but it’s a free-floating gel,” Dr. Hwang said.
She said there’s no correct way to inject the substance, which brings a multitude of risks.
“If the substance is not administered in a specific manner, and in this instance, it is a substance that moves freely, it can lead to potential migration in the future,” explained Dr. Hwang.
Dr. Hwang said it’s important if someone is seeking out a cosmetic procedure to make sure they find someone certified and they visit for a consultation.
“There are very specific boards, so a lot of times people will say board certified, but it’s actually really important you look into which board,” Dr. Hwang said.
She said it’s important not to quantify this incident, a felony, with someone who was not a credited provider.
“Being able to publicize accurate information about plastic surgery is really important just in educating the public and making sure that everyone approaches it with a safe mentality,” Dr. Hwang said.
A jury trial date for Gourkani’s case will be decided this Friday.
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