Sara Gómez

Sara Gómez was a 39-year-old woman and mother of two who tragically died in Cartagena, Spain, in 2022 after undergoing a lipoescultura performed by a non-specialized surgeon. Her death became a catalyst for increased scrutiny and calls for stricter regulation within the cosmetic surgery industry in Spain. Gómez's case highlighted the issue of 'intrusismo,' where unqualified individuals perform surgical procedures. In response to her death and similar cases, the 'Ley Sara' was approved in 2024, aiming to regulate cosmetic surgery. However, the Audiencia Nacional later suspended this law. Recently, the Spanish government has approved a Royal Decree to limit cosmetic surgeries to doctors with the appropriate specialization, a move intended to prevent future tragedies and address the ongoing problem of unqualified practitioners performing cosmetic procedures. Gómez's case remains relevant as a driving force behind these regulatory changes.