Who Was Adair Mendes Dutra Junior? Brazilian Influencer Dies After Cosmetic Surgery

Brazilian fashion influencer Adair Mendes Dutra Junior has reportedly passed away following complications from a cosmetic procedure.

According to People Magazine, the 31-year-old influencer died on October 3. In a previous interview with Feed TV, Adair revealed that he had developed an eye infection after undergoing a cosmetic procedure called “fox eyes” in March, performed by celebrity surgeon Fernando Garbi.

The influencer, who had more than 100,000 followers on Instagram, had shared several images and videos showing bruising on his face after the procedure. He said the surgery caused an infection, fWho Was Adair Mendes Dutra Junior? Brazilian Influencer Dies After Cosmetic Surgery Gone Wrongor which he was receiving treatment at a local hospital.

As reported by Diario do Nordeste, Adair Mendes Dutra Junior—also known as Junior Dutra—was a fashion influencer, architect, and stylist.

Friend Recalls Adair Mendes Dutra’s Final Days

In an interview with Quem, published on October 4, Adair’s friend Gean Souza described his final days. He said Adair underwent the cosmetic surgery in March 2025 and had been suffering from “infectious reactions and feeling some discomfort” since then.

“The problem worsened last Friday when he became ill, felt very short of breath, and was taken to the nearest emergency room at a public hospital,” Gean recalled. “He died shortly after.”

Gean, who is assisting the influencer’s family, said they have not yet received the medical records stating the cause of death.

“He was a very dear person. He still had many dreams to fulfill, he wanted to be closer to his family, to go abroad. What we want now is justice,” he added.

Legal Action and Investigation

According to Portal Leo Dias, legal documents reveal that Adair had filed a complaint against Fernando Garbi with the 9th Police District of São Paulo.

Per People Magazine, the influencer sued Garbi for six crimes, including “illegal practice of medicine, fraudulent misrepresentation, and serious bodily injury.” The lawsuit stated:

“When requested to provide the medical records, the defendant refused to provide them. He subsequently presented an irregular document, signed with a CRO and not a CRM, meaning he was not a doctor as he presented himself, and the dates on the records were inconsistent, evidencing fraud.”

Meanwhile, a statement written in Portuguese and posted on Dr. Garbi’s official Instagram account denied any involvement in Adair’s death.

“There is no connection between Dr. Fernando and the passing of Junia. The opposite claims are by people eager for brief moments of notoriety,” the statement read.

“All legal measures, in the civil and criminal spheres, will be taken against the authors of the insults and slander, so that they respond, to the exact extent of their responsibilities, for the injuries perpetrated against Doctor Fernando,” it added.

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