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Bronx woman dies after botched plastic surgery

Siordaliza Pichardo only wanted to add shape to her thighs and buttocks. Now, the Bronx mother of two is dead, killed during a botched plastic surgery procedure, authorities said.

Pichardo, 43, showed up at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center the morning of March 17, the day after the illegal procedure, police said Thursday. She wasn't feeling well, she told doctors. She was dizzy and had trouble...

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