Written on January 31, 2010 by LoLo
Filed Under: Nip Tuck
California recently passed the Donda West Law in honor of Kanye’ West’s late mother who died because of preexisting conditions after having plastic surgery.
Some surgeons are now claiming that the law is ineffective.
Dr. Michael Miguire, president of the American Society of Plastic surgeons, said that the requirements of the law are “so fundamental as part of medical training and medical care that to require it by law seems to be moot.”
He then adds that it’s like telling doctors, “Make sure you suture up all the wounds.’ At what point does it become absurd?” Source
They may be redundant. But since some doctors are not adhearing to these fundamentals it obviously must be stated. Humph!
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Written on September 12, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Nip Tuck
The Donda West Law was passed by the California Senate. If passed by Arnold it would “prohibit performance of electronic cosmetic facial surgery unless, within 30 days before the procedure, a physical examination is conducted and written clearance for surgery is provided.”
Donda West, the mother of rapper Kanye West, died in ’07 after undergoing plastic surgery without having a proper physical before hand. Her death was due to complications from the surgery as well as a preexisting coronary disease and improper postoperative care.
Assemblywoman Wilmer Amina Carter is confident the bill will save lives. She told the L.A. Times:
“Sometimes patients may think they are well enough for cosmetic surgery, but in reality are not. This bill will potentially save lives.” Source
I hope Arnold approves the bill. Maybe it’ll help people realize how serious plastic surgery really is.
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