Mar 26, 2008 6:30 pm US/Eastern
Plastic Surgery Death Raises Awareness Among Teens
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ―
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New concerns have been raised over plastic surgery after the death of a seemingly healthy Florida teenage girl.
CBS
New concerns have been raised over plastic surgery after
the death of a seemingly healthy Florida
teenage girl.
Flowers and pictures were left outside West
Boca High School for Stephanie Kuleba, who died after undergoing
plastic surgery.
"It's really a hard thing to deal with. She was an amazing
person. Everyone misses her a lot," said Stephanie's co-worker, Vicky Goldring.
The 18-year-old went under the knife for corrective breast
surgery and enhancement.
The doctor told Stephanie's family they believe she
suffered a very rare reaction to anesthesia called malignant hypothermia.
"Malignant hypothermia is a catastrophic condition that's
caused by certain anesthetic agents that trigger a chain reaction within the
body," said plastic surgeon Dr. Frederick Lukash.
Plastic surgery has gain popularity with teenage girls and
research indicates breast implants for young women under 18 have tripled in the
last five years.
Stephanie Kuleba's type of reaction is very rare and could
not be predetermined; however anesthesia can be potentially dangerous for
certain people.
"People who have problems with their heart or their lungs,
who are diabetic," said Dr. Jennifer Levine, plastic surgeon.
Dr. Levine said it's very important to carefully screen
patients for possible complications. More common risks are bleeding during
surgery and infection, both have deadly consequences.
"You should always be aware of all the potential risks and
make sure this decision is well thought out," said Dr. Levine.
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