Olivia Oras, a popular Finnish social media influencer, died aged 27 after losing consciousness under anesthesia before a scheduled liposuction procedure at a private clinic in Helsinki. Olivia’s death is currently being investigated by police as aggravated manslaughter.
The incident occurred on September 3rd. The police received a notification requesting an investigation on September 6th.
According to an investigative broadcast from the Finnish public broadcaster Yle, Olivia’s problems started due to the anesthesia before the liposuction. Olivia lost consciousness and was moved to Helsinki University Hospital, where she eventually died. Later, Yle discovered from Helsinki District Court that August 31st is considered the date of the suspected offense. Detective Chief Inspector Juha Piippo, who led the case, reported that Olivia stayed in the hospital for several days between the suspected crime and her death.
Juha Piippo revealed that police suspect the involvement of a doctor or doctors in Olivia’s death. However, the detective refused to provide any information on suspects’ detainment or arrest.
Police carried out a special search at the Plastic Surgery Center clinic on Aleksanterinkatu street on Thursday. Police conduct a special search when there is possible information that a doctor’s office or similar institution is involved. Police are analyzing technical equipment, and the clinic’s operations have been halted for the patient’s safety. The clinic removed staff profiles from its website upon the disclosure of Olivia’s death.
This case will be examined according to the Finnish crime törkeä kuolemantuottamus, meaning causing another person’s death through gross negligence. The offense is punishable by at least four months and up to six years in prison. Whether an error occurred during her treatment has yet to be determined.
Olivia Oras’s parents, art dealer Reijo Oras and artist Johanna Oras, said they filed a criminal complaint with the Helsinki police. The complaint is connected with the private clinic and its responsibility in their daughter’s death. They also said the hospital staff did everything they could to save her.
According to People, the family’s spokesperson stated that Olivia Oras died “after an aesthetic procedure gone wrong.”
The speed of transport to the hospital is questioned. Sources of MOT say the clinic called 112, but the transfer was delayed because the first ambulance that arrived did not receive permission from the hospital district to move the patient amid disputes over who should carry out the transfer. At least one complaint regarding the delay was filed. The hospital district did not comment on the specific case but said private hospitals are responsible for organizing emergency transfers.
The clinic had a negative reputation before. According to former employees who spoke to MOT in 2023, the liposuction tubes were washed with dish soap. The clinic’s founder is a general practitioner whom Finland’s health care supervisory authority recommended in 2023 to limit the number of surgeries he performs, but he continues performing complicated surgeries. It is unknown whether Olivia was his patient; the clinic has other doctors.
Oras became popular in Finland in her teens, when she opened an Instagram account at 14. Olivia gained more popularity after releasing the documentary called “The Perfect Selfie,” which discussed her experience as an influencer.
Upon the diagnosis of a lung disease in her father, Olivia founded Oras Respiratus Ry, a non-profit organization aimed at researching lung disease. She held positions in companies in the technology and wellness industries.
Olivia’s mother confirmed the news of her daughter’s death in an Instagram post.
