Cosmetic surgery provider Body by Design has shut down its Nairobi operations and announced a full transition of services to Tanzania. The clinic also revealed that it has ended a previous management arrangement and plans to launch a new local branch at a later date.
The decision to close its Kenyan facility follows a widely publicised case involving a patient who died after undergoing cosmetic procedures. The woman, who had liposuction and a Brazilian Butt Lift, suffered internal injuries that led to fatal complications. Her death sparked national attention and triggered legal action, with those involved now facing charges and out on bail.
In a public update, the clinic acknowledged changes in its leadership and stated that it had officially severed ties with the facility where its surgeries were previously conducted. It reassured the public of its continued commitment to client satisfaction and high standards in service delivery.
The closure of the Nairobi branch represents a major pivot for the brand, which had become a popular name in cosmetic enhancement. With the spotlight now on regulatory practices and patient safety in Kenya’s aesthetic medicine industry, the company’s next steps in Tanzania — and its promise of a new local presence — are expected to draw close attention from both former clients and industry stakeholders.
