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Arrest of “Lip King” After First UK Death Linked to Liquid BBL Procedure
7/22/2026, 11:29:00 PM
The Fatal Liquid BBL and the Arrest of Jordan Parke
Jordan Parke, a cosmetic practitioner popularly known as the “Lip King,” was taken into custody after Alice Webb, a mother of five, died following a liquid Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) performed in Gloucester in 2024. A liquid BBL involves injecting dermal fillers into the buttocks to change size or shape. Webb’s death is the first recorded fatality in the United Kingdom associated with this non-surgical procedure.
Prior Enforcement Actions and Regulatory Gaps
Parke had previously been subject to local prohibition orders. In Dudley, concerns about his practice emerged in 2019, leading the council to issue a ban on liquid BBLs in 2023. A second prohibition order was imposed in Salford (Greater Manchester) in February 2024. Both orders barred him from performing liquid BBLs in those jurisdictions, yet the bans did not prevent him from offering the service elsewhere, allowing him to treat Webb in Gloucester.
Data and Statistics on Liquid BBL Risks
- Alice Webb is the first UK patient known to have died after a liquid BBL.
- Patient-safety charity Save Face has reported a rise in serious complications from the procedure, including sepsis, infections and abscesses that require hospital care.
- Save Face’s co-director Ashton Collins notes that, since 2023, the organization has campaigned for a national law restricting liquid BBLs to GMC-registered plastic surgeons.
Official Statements & Responses
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Care confirmed that ministers will consult on stricter measures covering high-risk cosmetic procedures, including liquid BBLs.
Police indicated that Parke’s alleged sale of prescription-only weight-loss injections on social media while on bail did not breach his bail conditions, even though a woman reported severe adverse effects after using the drugs.
Save Face reiterated its call for a nationwide offence that would apply to all providers of liquid BBLs, arguing that the lack of a uniform legal framework contributed to Webb’s death.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- The former partner’s surname appears as “Kingscote” in one source and “Kingcote” in another, creating a discrepancy in the record.
- No specific calendar dates are provided for the arrest, the consultation launch, or the exact timing of Webb’s death beyond the year 2024, limiting precise chronological reporting.
What’s Next
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced plans to consult on legislation that would restrict high-risk cosmetic procedures, such as liquid BBLs, to qualified healthcare professionals. The outcome of this consultation will determine whether a national offence is introduced, potentially replacing the current patchwork of local prohibition orders.
