Mother reveals grief after daughter, Jean Huang, killed by botched breast augmentation

The family of a woman who passed away after a failed breast augmentation at a Sydney clinic has released a heartfelt statement seeking justice.

The family of a woman who died following a botched boob job at a Sydney clinic has issued an emotional statement seeking justice.

Jie Shao, a Chinese woman who flew to Sydney to perform an illegal breast augmentation in 2017, has also expressed deep remorse over the fatal ordeal.

Jean Huang, 35, died after a botched surgery in 2017, where hyaluronic acid was injected into her breasts as a filler.

Paramedics were able to restart Ms Huang’s heart after responding to an emergency call, but she was declared brain dead in the hospital and later taken off life support on September 1, 2017.

Jean Huang, 35, died in 2017 after a botched breast augmentation performed by Jie Shao, a Chinese woman who administered a dangerous dosage of anaesthetic. Picture: Facebook

Shao was convicted of manslaughter in March.

A Sydney jury found her guilty of administering a dangerous dosage of anaesthetic during the procedure.

Shao had arrived in Australia from China just a day before the ill-fated operation and now faces a significant prison term.

The cosmetic procedure took place at the Media Beauty Clinic in Chippendale, located in inner Sydney, TheDaily Telegraph reports.

Shao, who arrived in Australia a day before the fatal procedure, expressed deep remorse and regret, admitting her guilt and stating the tragedy would haunt her for life. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Ms Huang was a part owner and manager of the clinic.

During a sentence hearing at Downing Centre District Court on Friday, Shao’s barrister, Winston Terracini SC, read from a psychological report.

Shao admitted her guilt by saying, “I blame myself.” Terracini continued, quoting Shao: “Her passing will stay with me throughout my life.”

“It may not have happened if I had not come to Australia,” he continued.

“I’m not familiar with Australian ways, and shouldn’t have agreed.

“I really regret coming to Australia.”

The court also heard emotional statements from Ms Huang’s family, who are devastated by their loss.

Jie Shao leaves Downing Centre District Court. Ms Huang’s family, devastated by her death, seeks justice and expressed their grief in court, describing her as a crucial and beloved member of their family. Picture: Monique Harmer

Ms Huang’s mother described her daughter as “the light of our family — smart, beautiful, kind, generous, and funny.” She recounted the harrowing moment she arrived at the hospital to be told her daughter was dying. “My memories are haunted by this moment,” she said. “I lost my precious daughter without any preparation and never had the chance to say goodbye.”

Ms Huang’s mother described her daughter as the “head of the family.” The victim had immigrated to Australia at just 18 and helped her parents navigate their new lives.

Ms Huang’s husband also shared his pain, stating, “Every late night, the quiet of darkness outside prevents me from falling asleep.”

“I can’t help but think of everything about my wife and me at any moment.”

He emphasised that despite the fact that there was no winner in this situation, “this did not mean that Jie Shao could escape the law.”

The court has scheduled Shao’s sentencing for July 4.