On March 25, 2008, news broke out that an 18 year old female in Boca Raton, Florida, while undergoing reconstructive breast surgery suffered from a condition called malignant hyperthermia and subsequently, most unfortunately, passed away.

Facts about Malignant Hyperthermia:

This is not a condition that is caused by any means due to surgeon error but rather it is caused due to a missing enyzme that cannot process certain anesthetic agents administered during general anesthesia.

Dr. Paylan does not utilize general anesthesia for any of her cosmetic procedures which then makes it impossible for anyone to develop this deadly condition. One of the main reasons why Dr. Paylan has always been a proponent of conscious sedation has been to avoid these type, although rare, but deadly conditions that can arise out of the administration of general anesthesia. Using twilight sedation as Dr. Paylan does, will always avoid the possibility of malignant hyperthermia

Our prayers and condolences are with the family of this patient who suffered this unfortunate fate.