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‘Heartbroken’: Emmalyn Nguyen Dies 14 Months After Surgery

Nguyen underwent breast augmentation surgery on Aug. 1, 2019 at the Greenwood Village office of Dr. Geoffrey Kim.

By Brian Maass

October 12, 2020

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DENVER (CBS4) – Emmalyn Nguyen, the Thornton teen who underwent breast augmentation surgery in 2019 with disastrous results, died earlier this month of medical complications that her families’ attorney says was related to the surgery. CBS4 first reported her passing Sunday evening.

“Emmalyn’s parents and siblings are heartbroken,” said attorney David Woodruff.”This turn of events was sadly unexpected.”

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Nguyen underwent breast augmentation surgery on Au. 1, 2019 at the Greenwood Village office of Dr. Geoffrey Kim.

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