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Beauty Queen's Death Highlights Surgery Risk

If you must have a facelift, here are the biggest dangers

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 3, 2009 1:15 PM CST
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(Newser) – It should go without saying that no cosmetic surgery comes without risks—but the death of former Miss Argentina Solange Magnano, following surgery on her buttocks, is leading to a closer look at the greatest dangers. CNN talks to Nigel Mercer, a top doctor pushing for change in the industry, about pressing concerns:

  • Butt implants: If they harden, sitting will be painful—and the hardened implants will be visible when you walk around.
  • Liposuction: If it involves more than 6 liters of fat, it’s one of the most dangerous procedures.

  • Infection: Only about 1% of all operations results in an infection—which is not just dangerous but can ruin the cosmetic results.
  • Nerve damage: It’s rare, but if it happens after your facelift, the results most definitely won’t be what you were looking for. If it occurs after a tummy tuck, the bottom part of your stomach will always be numb.
  • Scarring: You can’t count on an unobtrusive white line—about 4% of people end up with a “red, raised, lumpy scar.”
  • Minimizing risk: Don’t have multiple procedures at the same time, don’t smoke, don’t fly anywhere to have surgery, and always check your doctor’s qualifications.

Solange Magnano is shown in a picture from her Facebook profile.
Solange Magnano is shown in a picture from her Facebook profile.   (Facebook)
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gabo
Dec 3, 2009 8:31 AM CST
I don't think anyone's ass is worth dying for.
oldgoat
Dec 3, 2009 7:37 AM CST
Sorry that she died, but when you go to a shady doctor you are asking for trouble. Also I have a problem with these so called beauty contestants and get poked and prodded to looked beautiful when in truth they were manufactured beauty contestants. The idea is natural beauty.

 
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