Man Dies After Undergoing Surgery To Enhance Smile

According to authorities, a Hyderabad man died last week while undergoing surgery to improve his smile in preparation for his wedding.

Laxmi Narayana Vinjam, 28, died while having a ‘smile designing’ surgery at the FMS International Dental Clinic in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills on February 16, according to reports.

Laxmi Narayana Vinjam’s father has claimed that he died from anesthetic overdose.

Ramulu Vinjam stated that after his son fainted during operation, the personnel phoned him and requested him to attend to the facility. “We rushed him to a nearby hospital, where the doctors declared him dead on arrival,” he said.

He stated that his son had not notified them about the procedure. “He had no health issues; the doctors are to blame for his death,” Mr Vinjam stated.

K Venkateshwar Reddy, Station House Officer in Jubilee Hills, told NDTV that Laxmi Narayana arrived at the facility about 2.30 pm on February 16.

“At around 4.30 pm, he was taken into the operation theatre and the procedure went on for almost two hours. At around 7 pm, they had called his father and he was subsequently rushed to Apollo Hospital in Jubilee Hills, where he was declared dead on arrival,” Mr Reddy said.

He claimed his body had been submitted for an autopsy. Laxmi Narayana got engaged a week ago and was getting married next month.

Following a complaint from his family, a case was filed against the clinic for negligence. “We are checking the hospital records and security camera footage,” officials said.

FMS International says on its website that it has been one of the most honored dental clinics in India since 2017, receiving over 55 accolades.