Smart Lipo: Q&A
Ask a QuestionBrain-dead from Laser Lipo Under Local Anesthesia?
This question is for doctors who perform Smart Lipo or liposuction using local anesthesia: I read about a 37-year-old woman who went brain-dead after receiving laser lipo at a Medspa in the East Coast. How is it possible for a woman to go brain-dead and die from laser lipo, or do you think msybe something else transpired with her for such a drastic outcome of her surgery?
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flawed beauty
in ca
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Brain-dead from laser lipo under local anesthesia
Dear Flawed,
REGARDING -"How is it possible for a woman to go brain-dead and die from laser lipo, or do you think maybe something else transpired with... "
This case has been in the news repeatedly and exemplifies why you should ALWAYS insist on a Plastic surgeon going Plastic surgery rather than the current state where due to corrupt state officials ANY doctor can PRACTICE any field of Medicine.
In this case as in most such disasters implicating "plastic surgeons", the Doct
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Safety first with liposuction
Liposuction has been around for a long time and there have been several improvements in technique and technology. In the mid-1990's, there were several reports of death and serious complications, and the procedure started to get a bad reputation. As a result, a task force of experts was put together and it was determined that there should be limits on how much could be done at one time, and that it should be done in properly accredited surgical facilities. It then became a safe and...
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Laser lipo and death
Surgery is surgery, and liposcution whether done with laser as in Smartlipo or more traditional means can have complications. While it is extremely rare, death can happen with almost any surgery. The key to minimizing your risks, are to go with a top qualified surgeon in a fully accredited facility or hospital, and have a full medical work-up as deemed appropriate for your age and general health statu.
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Liposuction and Smartlipo Safety
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Without knowing all of the details, there is no way to speculate about what transpired. More detailed information is needed to begin to understand what happened.
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State Licensure can not be trusted.
All of the advice you have been given is very good. I want to add a bit of information that could possibly save a life. Many states, my state included, do not control the spectrum of medical practice of licensed physicians. Once a physician has a license to practice medicine in that state they can call themselves any thing they want no matter what specialty of training they have had. I know OB-GYN doctors that are suddenly marketing themselves as cosmetic surgeons and soliciting...
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Risks of liposuction in the wrong hands
Liposuction is real surgery - nothing less. It should be done by a properly trained surgeon in an accredited facility preferrably with a physician anesthesiologist there either for geneal anesthesia or at least sedation. Too many people downgrade it to just a little "procedure" and underestimate the potential risks.
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Tragic Outcomes After Plastic Surgery
It is possible for "lightning to strike" any one of us at any time, including during a plastic surgery case.
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Brain Dead After Liposuctioning
First, liposuctioning is a very common and very safe procedure if done correctly by a board certified plastic surgeon. Even under the best conditions complications can occur.
If you read the news reports on the internet about this case several red flags come up immediately:
1. This was done at a Medispa
2. This was done by a occupational therapy doctor, and NOT by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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