Kannada actor's plastic surgery was illegal, clinic had no licence, says official

Bengaluru health officials have confirmed that Kannada actor Chethana Raj's plastic surgery was illegal and the clinic did not have the license to perform cosmetic surgery.

Kannada television actor Chethana Raj died of complications after undergoing plastic surgery. Now, Bengaluru District Health Officer has confirmed that the private clinic, where she underwent 'fat free' surgery, does not have the necessary permission to perform cosmetic surgery.

Bengaluru DHO told India Today that the clinic, Dr Shettys Cosmetic Clinic, does not have the necessary permission to perform laser surgery. Besides, it was functioning illegally in the Karnataka capital.

"They've taken permission for a polyclinic not for laser surgery. Bengaluru District Collector will hold a meeting with other officials and take action," Dr Srinivas, Bengaluru DHO said.

The actress developed complications as fluid began to accumulate in her lungs. She then breathed her last despite attempts to save her. Her parents accused the doctors of negligence and have lodged a complaint.

Chethana Raj was known for her roles in daily soaps such as Geetha and Doresani. On May 16, she decided to get 'fat free' plastic surgery at Shetty's Cosmetic Centre in Rajajinagar in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

However, the surgery did not go as planned. Anaesthetist Melvin, along with the doctors who performed the plastic surgery, brought Chethana to Kaade Hospital at 5.30 pm and threatened the doctors to treat her as a person who had suffered a cardiac arrest.

Doctors at Kaade Hospital initiated CPR and despite trying for 45 minutes, Chethana could not be revived. ICU intensivist Dr Sandeep, in his complaint to the inspector of Basaveshwaranagar Police Station, had mentioned that Chethana was declared dead at 6.45 pm. He also mentioned that the doctors at Shetty's Cosmetic Centre were aware that Chethana had already passed away.