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Woman Dies After Liposuction in Med Spa, Due to Lidocain Toxicity

The cause of death in this liposuction procedure was also lidocain toxicity – an overdose.
"It's out of control," says Florida State Sen. Eleanor Sobel, who is vice chair of the Senate health regulations committee. "It's all about people doing a job they're not qualified to do."

Sobel plans to reintroduce a bill she proposed last year, which would regulate med-spas as medical clinics. This would subject them to inspection. During last year’s session, it was not a priority. She says that with the increase of death, it should be a priority this year.

"I don't think these general practitioners are skilled in anesthesia, which could be deadly," says Sobel. "The issue is not going away and needs to be resolved."

Based on lack of regulation, a doctor with a license to practice medicine is able to perform any procedure a patient requests. Therefore many doctors decide to go into areas with more money and limited support from insurance companies. Based on a survey by WebMd, plastic surgeons had a higher median income.

It is also important to distinguish the difference between residency-trained plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgeons. It is common for a cosmetic surgeon to be board certified – just not in plastic surgery.


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If you have been the victim of medical malpractice, or if someone you love has died as a result of a surgery or procedure, you should contact an attorney immediately. Washington state attorney Christopher Davis handles many medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. Call Davis Law Group to schedule a free consultation, (206) 727-4000.