First Lady of Nigeria Dies after Cosmetic Surgery

Experts are trying to determine if Stella Obasanjo, wife of the Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, died because of a complication during a cosmetic surgery procedure.

Nigerian media has said the operation was a tummy tuck or liposuction, possibly a combination of the two procedures. It is likely the procedure included liposuction as it is common during abdominoplasty aka a "tummy tuck".

I have no idea what kind of medical boards exist in spain or the level of patient care in that country. I do feel that if her surgery would have been done in the united states by a board certified plastic surgeon, that her death would not have occurred.

The best method to reducing risk is to work with a borad certified cosmetic surgeon, certified by the American board of plastic surgery.

Liposuction is one of the highest risk procedures for cosmetic surgery patients. More
than 27, 000 Americans have liposuction, a procedure in which fat is sucked out of thighs, bellies and other parts of the body, every year by board certified plastic surgeons. There several liposuction methods available, so please consult your cosmetic surgeon regarding the best option for your body type.