Brit student Claudia Aderotimi dies in US after 'butt-boost' jab

STUDENT Claudia Aderotimi was prepared to risk everything for her dream of stardom.

The 20-year-old was convinced she needed a little surgical help to launch her showbiz career.

But she paid with her life after flying to America for a cut-price implant to enhance the shape of her bottom.

The aspiring actress and dancer had a heart attack after complaining of chest pains within hours of the bodged silicone jab in a cheap hotel room.

She died in hospital on Tuesday just two weeks before her 21st birthday.

Claudia had travelled to Philadelphia with three pals after arranging the £1,120 “butt boost” on the internet.

Yesterday it was revealed she had a similar operation in the States last November.

US medical experts suspect the cause of her death was silicone being injected into a vein rather than muscle tissue, causing a clot.

Detectives believe whoever carried out the illegal op may have used industrial-style silicone sealant rather than the proper medical kind.

Police yesterday raided the New Jersey home of the woman they believed set up the jab.

They also seized emails which could lead them to the person who carried out the procedure.

A source said possible charges could include negligent homicide – the same accusation facing Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray.

Claudia and her three friends were staying at the Hampton Inn hotel in east Philadelphia after arriving on Saturday for a week-long stay.

One of them, aged 20, also had the operation but is said to be well and helping police with information.

In her last message on Twitter the day she had the jab Claudia tweeted: “I’m goooonneeeeee so faR away.” Popular Claudia, believed to be of Nigerian descent, had performed with hip-hop stars Akon and Sisqo.

She used the stage-name Claudiyah “Superstar” James, and said on a website: “I’m really interested in becoming a full-time actress and model. I also dance and write music.

“I truly believe I can take the world by storm – I just need an agent.” She also boasted that rap star 50 Cent had called her an “African princess”.

Claudia’s devastated family were still coming to terms with the tragedy at their home in Hackney, East London, as they arranged for her body to be flown home.

Her tearful sister Vivian said: “We’re still in shock. We need to think about what we have to do.” A relative added: “Her mother is inconsolable. She has had to be sedated. We are still trying to find out what exactly happened.”

A 17-year-old neighbour who did not want to be named said: “Claudia was a really pretty girl. I don’t know why she felt she had to have the treatment. It’s such a waste.” Friends posted dozens of messages on networking sites.

One read: “RIP Claudiyah.. i will never forget u.. gone too soon love u always – rest in perfect peace.”

Last night a leading consultant condemned the practice of travelling abroad for unlicensed cosmetic operations.

Rajiv Grover, President Elect of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, said: “There must be some very desperate people around to organise on the internet to meet a stranger in a cheap hotel room near an airport and pay to have a dangerous illegal procedure.

“It seems she got away with it the first time around, and it’s true that you can get away with it sometimes.

“But it is like playing Russian roulette. Each time you have it done, you’re risking your life.”