A plastic surgeon has been accused of the death of his “surgery-obsessed” wife after she went into cardiac arrest on the operating table.
Disgraced Dr. Benjamin Brown, 41, was arrested and charged with culpable negligence manslaughter after mother-of-three Hillary Brown, 33, died during surgery.
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Hillary suffered seizures and cardiac arrest while her husband performed plastic surgery on her at his clinic in Florida on November 21 last year.
Dr. Brown called 911 and began performing CPR after she suffered the medical emergency but fell into a coma.
The plastic surgery-loving mom was taken off life support a week later after it was determined she was brain dead.
On the morning of her surgery, Hillary reportedly acted as her own nurse.
She prepared her own IV bags and had a handful of multicolored pills, including Valium, authorities said.
Dr. Brown was investigated for his death but denied any wrongdoing.
But on Monday, Brown turned himself in to police after a warrant for his arrest was issued on Friday.
An emergency restraining order on the plastic surgeon’s medical license filed by the Florida Department of Health exposed the circumstances of Hillary’s death.
The document revealed that on the day Brown’s wife went into cardiac arrest, she was scheduled to undergo a miniature muscle plication/abdominal scar revision, bilateral arm liposuction, lip injections and ear tuning procedures.
It says she prepared her own anesthesia before the surgeries, but did not document what she took.
According to the report, when Hillary was in the operating room, Brown gave her additional anesthesia without checking what his wife took. He also did not document what anesthetic medication and dosage he administered during the procedure.
Hillary reportedly became “restless and her feet began to twitch” after Brown began performing liposuction on her arm.
The report also states that Hillary “stated that her vision began to blur” and told her husband that she “saw ‘orange.’”
When Hillary stopped responding, it was alleged that Brown “continued injecting lidocaine/xylocaine.”
The report says, “Over the next 10-20 minutes, a medical assistant asked Brown if they should call 911 and Dr. Brown said ‘no’ or ‘wait.’ The medical assistant was scared and was a new employee, so she did as Dr. Brown instructed.
Instead of Brown calling emergency services, the plastic surgeon allegedly “yelled” at her staff, demanding to know “what medication” she had taken.
“Approximately 10 to 20 minutes” after Hillary suffered the seizure, Brown asked an assistant to call 911.
His death was later determined to be “complications following lidocaine toxicity,” according to reports.
The board called Brown “careless and careless.”
Since her death, Hillary’s parents have demanded clarification about their daughter’s horrific deaths. Speaking to USA Today last year, her father, Marty Ellington, said: “We want answers,”
“We haven’t received any answers.
“If it’s a mistake, it was a mistake, but it doesn’t bring my daughter back, you know.
“I don’t want his money. I don’t want anything. All I want is an answer, because I think we owe that to my daughter.”
What are the dangers of cosmetic surgery?
AESTHETIC surgery, although often performed safely, carries several potential hazards and risks.
Some of the main concerns include:
Surgical Risks: Like any surgery, there is a risk of infection, which can sometimes be serious. Excessive bleeding may occur during or after the procedure, requiring additional medical intervention. There is a risk of developing blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can be fatal if they travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
Complications of anesthesia: General anesthesia has its own risks, including allergic reactions, breathing problems and, in rare cases, death.
Scars and disfigurement: Poor wound healing or surgical errors can cause visible scarring or disfigurement, sometimes requiring additional corrective surgeries.
Nerve Damage: Sometimes surgery can damage the nerves, causing numbness, tingling, or changes in sensation. In some cases, this may be permanent.
Unsatisfactory results: The result may not meet the patient’s expectations, generating psychological suffering or the desire for further surgeries to correct or improve the results.
Emotional and Psychological Effects: Some individuals may experience postoperative depression, anxiety, or other psychological problems, especially if the results do not meet their expectations.
Health complications: Plastic surgery can lead to health complications, including hematoma, seroma and tissue necrosis.
Allergic reactions: Allergic reactions may occur to materials used in surgery, such as sutures, adhesives or implants.
Long-term risks: Some procedures, especially those involving implants (e.g., breast implants), may have long-term risks such as implant rupture, leakage, or dislocation.
Dependence on repeated procedures: Some individuals may become psychologically dependent on cosmetic surgery, leading to repeat procedures and increased risk of complications.
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