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Why Is This Case an 'Accidental Death' when Using Liposuction?

asked 3 months ago by s.perez in San Antonio, TX
Latest answer by Julio Garcia, MD
Question viewed 90 times
Tags: accident, causes, death

intra abdominal hemorrhaging due to perforated aorta; how does this end up happening? i read about this happening to a woman going in for a BBL by a board certififed plastic surgeon. And how often does this happen? why is this also "tagged" as an accidental death? Thanks for al your answers

5 answers to Why Is This Case an 'Accidental Death' when Using Liposuction?

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Death after liposuction

Firstly, deaths after liposuction are very rare. In the case of a ruptured aorta, it appears that for some reason the cannula pierced the muscles of the abdomen to cause the injury. It is termed accidental as it was not an intended action that does not make it not a terrible incident. There are precautions we normally take in order to avoid such things from happening, but I am not aware of the specifics in this case as I do not know the Dr or patient.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

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Liposuction accidental death

When patients research procedures thoroughly as you have, they will find out that surgery is certainly not perfect and complications can happen even in well trained hands (as was the case there in San Antonio). That particular case troubled everyone in this community and our hearts went out sincerely to everyone involved. What a tragedy! But, the death was certainly not intentional and, therefore, labeled an accident. Most board certified plastic surgeons... more
Jennifer Lauren Crawford, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
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Death from liposuction

Liposuction is serious surgery and indeed there is a risk of death by a surgical 'accident' though if you choose a practice well the risk of a mishap should be extremely small. Liposuction seems to be an area where doctors with little training can get an entry into cosmetic surgery. Check credentials very well, and make certain the 'board certifcation' is a valid one. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Why Is This Case an 'Accidental Death' when Using Liposuction?

Dr Pousti is correct, the occurrence was accidental not intentional. So if this is a reason not to have liposuction than so be it. But why not see in person a boarded PS to discuss this issue with you?
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Death after Liposuction Surgery?

Thank you for the question. I have not read about this tragic case; I cannot answer your question with any specific knowledge. However, I'm sure the injury was "accidental" explaining its description as an “accidental death” (as opposed to an intentional homicide). Obviously this type of occurrence is extremely unusual but does remind patients and surgeons both that surgery does carry significant risks and potentially lethal... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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