She collapsed at her Mumbai home after complaining of chest pain and was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival.
Early investigations suggest the immediate cause was cardiac arrest, possibly triggered by a rapid drop in blood pressure late at night, when Shefali began shivering and lost consciousness.
Anti‑Aging Injections in Focus
Authorities revealed that Shefali had taken her routine pills and an anti-aging injection earlier that day. She was also fasting for a religious pooja, which may have exacerbated the impact: taking medication on an empty stomach can sharply drop blood pressure.
According to police, this combination is a plausible cause of her cardiac arrest. They have seized her medications—including anti-aging vials, vitamins, and gastric pills—for forensic testing.
How Dangerous Are These Injectable Treatments?
Most anti-aging treatments (like vitamins, glutathione, or collagen boosters) are considered safe under medical supervision. However, even routine cosmetic injections can cause serious side effects if:
Taken on an empty stomach or during fasting—leading to low blood pressure.
Mismanaged with underlying health conditions (e.g., epilepsy, which Shefali had).
Administered in injections too quickly or without proper dosing.
While rare, there are documented cases where cosmetic treatments have contributed to cardiovascular emergencies. But experts stress that such outcomes are uncommon and not definitive without full toxicology reports.
Underlying Health Conditions
Shefali was also known to have epilepsy since her teens. Though she managed it with medication, experts note that SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) can occur, though this remains speculative given no seizures were reported that night.
Takeaways & Cautionary Notes
Even cosmetic injections can have strong effects—especially when combined with fasting or underlying illnesses.
Always undergo such treatments under certified medical supervision, especially if you have chronic conditions or are on other medications.
Speak up: Unexpected symptoms like dizziness, shivering, or chest discomfort after injections should prompt immediate medical attention.
Shefali Jariwala’s death was a sudden cardiac event—likely a combination of low blood pressure and her recent anti-aging injection, possibly worsened by fasting. While the full medical and toxicological picture is pending, this incident serves as a sobering reminder: even seemingly benign cosmetic treatments carry risks and require caution, especially under certain health conditions.
Our thoughts are with her family. May she rest in peace.
