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Former Ms. Argentina Died For a Better Butt
By Tammy | December 2, 2009
Former Ms. Argentina, mom of 7-year-old twins, died after receiving a Gluteoplasty. This brings up the question, “Is plastic surgery safe? Is it worth the risk?”
David Rahimi MD, FAAD. a dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon in Los Angeles and co-director of the Beverly Hills Cosmetic surgery fellowship program comments on the tragic death of former Ms. Argentina: Solange Magnano, 38 years old and mother of twin 7 year olds. I thought the information was informative and I want to share it with you just in-case you were asking Santa for some touch-ups this holiday season:
“The details are not well known as everything is unfolding but it appears that Mrs. Magnano underwent a procedure called Gluteoplasty. Usually this involves placing saline or silicone filled implants in the buttocks area. She went home on Wednesday and was rushed back to the hospital 2 days later with respiratory and lung complication.
She was in the intensive care unit for several days and appears to have died from a pulmonary embolism.
A pulmonary embolism is a large blood clot that can originate in the legs or calf area ( called a deep venous thrombosis) or DVT. This may travel to the lungs.
The actual incidence of DVTs is not well known. In 2001 the American Society of Plastic Surgery estimated the number to be about 18000 cases of deep venous thrombosis a year resulting from elective cosmetic and plastic surgery in the United States. A small fraction of theses DVTs will result in pulmonary emboli; which can be fatal.
Certain procedures have much higher risks for DVTs. Abdominoplasty (tummy tucks) and performing multiple procedures under general anesthesia drastically increases the risk of DVTs.
There are certain precautions that both the patient and the surgeon can take:
1. Choose the right patient: patients suffering from cancers and blood disorders are at much higher risk.
2. Stop hormonal therapy at least 2 weeks prior to the surgery
3. During the surgery the knees should be kept in a slightly bent position. This allows for proper circulation.
4. Elastic compression stockings and compression devices can be helpful
5. Finally; Anticoagulant therapy for patients at high risk may need to be considered.
6. Pts should be familiar with signs of DVTs and alert the doctor if there is swelling and pain in the legs or if they experience difficulty breathing.
The other major, but often ignored factor, is the use of general anesthesia in cosmetic surgery. The longer the length of the procedure; the higher the chances for complications- this includes anesthesia related complications and DVTs.
About 12 years ago Dr. Rahimi decided to perform all cosmetic procedures under local anesthesia. He may use a very light sedative such as Valium and something for pain but avoid general anesthesia altogether. He has performed all procedures this way for over 10 years. It works and general anesthesia is not needed.
Most patients are quite amazed that one can perform liposuction, facelift, eyelifts, and many many more procedures simply under local anesthesia. There are some limitations: The surgeons needs to be conservative and avoid performing many procedures that last for many hours. Cosmetic surgery under local anesthesia is safer, more cost effective, and has a shorter recovery time.
Dr. Rahimi has put this together in a book form; which will be published shortly. “Please Don’t Die Trying to Become Beautiful – A Surgeon’s Plea”
You can find out more about Dr. Rahimi on his website ForeverYoung.net.
My opinion? Do lunges ladies! Oh, and squats!
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Topics: Beauty Tips | 3 Comments »
December 2nd, 2009 at 1:24 pm
My beautiful cousin died nearly three years ago due to complications resulting from a simple liposuction. People really need to understand that cosmetic surgery is not without major risk.
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December 2nd, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Thanks for sharing Whoorl. I’m so sorry to hear about your cousin, she was indeed VERY beautiful!! No surgery is without risk but if it’s for vanity, it should really be thought over SUPER carefully (ESPECIALLY if you are a parent!). Thanks for this link, I hope it is helpful to many and I hope your family is healing from your loss. xo!
December 3rd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Geez, this is sad. I feel for the kids. Makes you think if beauty really is worth all the risks, huh?
-meream