Trusting a surgeon after a death?

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Should I continue my surgery with a doctor who has had one patient death. He performs several BBLs a day and he recently had his first death ever . She died due to fat embolism. Should I continue with him?

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

Sadly, complications do happen. Despite our best efforts to ensure a safe environment, problems do arise and you need to be prepared. At the end of the day, cosmetic surgery is real surgery with real consequences.The best way to ensure safety is to maintain an open line of communication with your surgeon. You should be careful to closely follow your post-operative instructions. Follow up is also very important.I would suggest contacting your board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) to address your concerns. He/she should be able to answer your specific questions and allay any fears you might have.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The risk will not be zero with any technique or instrument but superficial injections with larger blunt cannula will have the lowest risk.

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