Donda West Death Highlights Unnecessary Risk Of General Anesthesia For Cosmetic Surgery, Asserts A Recognized Leader In The Field Of Anesthesia

In 2004, Olivia Goldsmith, author of the First Wives’ Club, died during cosmetic surgery. More recently, Dr. Donda West, mother of rapper Kanye West, died following cosmetic surgery. “Aside from post-mastectomy reconstruction, there are NO medical reasons for cosmetic surgery. Therefore, no avoidable anesthesia risks, like those associated with general anesthesia, are acceptable,” claims Dr. Barry L. Friedberg, a globally recognized leader in the field of anesthesia. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Cosmetic Medicine on November 18th, 2007