Friday, November 16, 2007

Got The Wrong Doctor? Be Scared. Be Very Scared:

It seems natural for health blogs to dissect the latest celebrity death that is being splashed all over the television screens and tabloids. And as Dr. Donda West’s death is being linked to plastic surgery that is just what is going to be analyzed in this space.

A lot of sources are bringing to light lawsuits and arrests that have been prominent in Dr. Adam’s history. Dr. Jan Adam who performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on Kanye West’s mother, is well known for hosting a show on Discovery Channel called ‘Plastic Surgery: Before and After’ and authoring a book on cosmetic surgery called ‘Everything Women of Color Should Know About Cosmetic Surgery’.

The Medical Board of California is considering revoking Dr. Adam’s medical license due to arrests made for driving under the influence of alcohol. There is also a claim that Dr. Adam is not a board certified plastic surgeon. The truth may be completely different, but it is starkly hazy right now.

In light of these news reports, its small wonder plastic surgery itself is coming under the knife, for all the wrong reasons.

The thumb-rule that every plastic surgery board and surgeon is constantly reiterating is the essentiality of having only a board certified plastic surgeon performing a plastic surgery. Being trained is one thing and being board certified is another matter altogether.

Maybe Dr. West had health complications and maybe Dr. Adam is a certified doctor. When a patient is considering a trip to the plastic surgeon he has to remember that the process is no walk in the park. It is a major decision and has to be considered only after weighing the pros and cons and discussing them all with your doctor.

Your life is precious. The Plastic Surgery Institute of California understands this. Our doctors are board certified and highly experienced. Visit us to know more.

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