Kanye's mother's death 'unclear' Jan 12, 2008
Dr Donda West died in November, a day after the 58-year-old underwent liposuction, breast reduction and tummy tuck procedures in hospital. A Los Angeles coroner said Dr West probably died of heart disease coupled with complications after her surgery. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
This Week: Seeing Red Jan 12, 2008
Coroner's officials said Thursday that Donda West, 58, most likely died of heart disease coupled with complications after plastic surgery in November, a day after she had breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction procedures. The Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman by joking that Tiger Woods' young competitors should "lynch him in a back alley" if they want to win against the golf champ. (CBS News)
Donda West Death Report Inconclusive Jan 12, 2008
But a coroner's report said the exact contribution these factors could have played in West's death following breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction couldn't be determined. The investigation found "therapeutic levels of medication" but no unusually high levels and no internal bleeding. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
A modest proposal for celebs on the skids Jan 11, 2008
Either that or get another breast reduction. All that's left to do now is play matchmaker. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rapper Kanye West's mother's death unsolved Jan 11, 2008
Donda West, a former university professor who helped manage her Grammy-winning son's business and educational foundation, died Nov. 10 at a Los Angeles-area hospital, a day after she had breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction procedures. In a 17-page final autopsy report, the coroner's office attributed Donda's death, 58, to coronary artery disease and a number of factors related to her cosmetic surgery. (Xinhuanet, China)
coroner: No 'Misadventure' in Kanye West's Mother's... Jan 11, 2008
Donda West, 58, died Nov. 10 at a Los Angeles-area hospital, a day after she had breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction procedures. The report noted coronary artery disease and multiple post-operative factors that could have played a role, but said the exact contribution of each factor could not be determined. (Fox News)
Cause of death for Kanye's mum unclear Jan 11, 2008
West, 58, a former university professor who helped manage her son's business and educational foundation, died at a Los Angeles hospital on November 10, shortly after undergoing a breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction. West's surgeon, Dr Jan Adams, came under fire in the media after a preliminary report cited possible complications from surgery. (The Dominion Post)
No misadventure in death of Donda West Jan 11, 2008
Donda West, 58, died Nov. 10 at a Los Angeles-area hospital, a day after she had breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction procedures. A long autopsy report noted that West had coronary artery disease, including blockages of 50 percent to 70 percent in two arteries. (MSNBC -- News)
Coroner weighs in on death of Kanyes mom Jan 11, 2008
Donda West, 58, passed away Nov. 10 at a Los Angeles-area hospital just one day after she had breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction procedures. The rap mogul s mother went under the knife of Dr. Jan Adams - who was not board certified in plastic surgery - against the advice of another doctor she had visited in June. (Boston Herald)
Donda West, Kanye's Mother, Died Of Heart Attack: Coroner's Report Jan 11, 2008
West who was the former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department had a November 9 operation involving breast reduction, abdominoplasty (commonly referred to as a "tummy tuck") and liposuction. In its preliminary autopsy report, the coroner's office suggested West may have died "as a result of surgery or anesthesia." At the time of West's passing, a spokesperson for her family said she died "as the result of complications from a cosmetic surgical procedure.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Face lift, luxury safari -- bargain price Jan 4, 2008
"First Wives Club" author Olivia Goldsmith died during a chin-tuck in 2004, and this year Kanye West's mother, Donda, died after a tummy tuck and breast reduction. However, a 2004 study published in the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, found that "deaths occurring at office-based surgery facilities (in the U.S.) are rare -- less than a quarter of a percent.". (CNN -- Travel)
My favorite 'cougar' Jan 3, 2008
Quinn needs a breast reduction. It's so gross to have to see her in a v-neck and those huge jugs hanging all the way down. (The Palm Beach Post)
Strictly Come Dancing's Bruce Forsyth 'to be knighted' Dec 26, 2007
They are her most famous physical attribute but it appears the model has had a dramatic breast reduction. Britney Spears's love-hate relationship with the paparazzi took a surprising turn over the weekend. (Daily Mail)
Stars flock to exotic climes over the festive season... Dec 25, 2007
The pregnant singer looked exhausted at the end of a last minute trip to the shops. Do you have a complaint against this newspaper. (The Drudge Report)
Do not adjust your set: this really is Jordan Dec 25, 2007
Yes, according to that font of celebrity tittle-tattle the Daily Mail, "Peter Andre has paid for his wife, more famously known as Jordan, to have a breast reduction in time for the festive period... The assets that helped her amass a 30million fortune were discernably smaller when she arrived at Heathrow yesterday than when she left for Los Angeles last month.". Really. (Osoblog)
Jordan gets breast reduction Dec 25, 2007
IT's odd present to give a loved one, but it seems model Katice Price, the wife of Peter Andre, has taken him up on his kind offer of paying for her to have a breast reduction. Reports in The Daily Mail today stated Mr Andre has paid for his wife, more famously known as , to have a breast reduction in time for the festive period. (NEWS.com.au)
Shirley Bassey Slams UK: 'This isn't the country I grew up in. No one speaks a word of English these days'... Dec 24, 2007
This isn't the country I grew up in. JK COMES OUT OF HER CHAMBER. (The Drudge Report)
Jordan Debuts New Boobs Dec 24, 2007
She landed at Heathrow after returning from breast reduction surgery in Los Angeles. Jordan's 32FF boobs have been taken down a smidge. (Sky News)
Baby robot that can walk, talk and feel Dec 23, 2007
They are her most famous physical attribute but it appears busty 29-year-old model Jordan has had a dramatic breast reduction - all paid for by doting husband Peter Andre. It was supposed to be one of the showbiz events of the year. (Yahoo News -- Robots and Robotics)
Donda West 911 Tapes Released Dec 19, 2007
West, 58, was rushed to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead Nov. 10, the day after she underwent breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction procedures. She was the former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department but left the school in 2004 and moved to Los Angeles to manage her son's career. (CBS News -- Early Show)
911 Recordings Show Two Women Trying to Revive Kanye's... Dec 18, 2007
West, 58, was rushed to a hospital where she was pronounced dead on Nov. 10, the day after she underwent breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction procedures. Top Video. (Fox News)
Model to sell implants on Ebay Dec 11, 2007
British glamor model Katie Price is planning to have a breast reduction, and will sell her retired implants on auction site eBay. The operation will downsize the busty beauty from a FF cup to a "smaller and more pert" size, and the 27-year-old claims she will give a percentage of the unwanted silicones' selling price to charity. (WOKR13 Rochester)
The price of vanity Dec 6, 2007
Last month, the rapper Kanye West lost his mother, Donda, who apparently developed complications following a tummy tuck and breast reduction. Donda was 58, a former professor of English who had given up a 31-year tenured post to manage her son's business affairs. (Guardian Unlimited)
'I was called names like slut and whore' Nov 30, 2007
A 16-year-old girl in Cornwall was repeatedly called a "slapper" because she had a large bust; she eventually had a breast reduction in the hope that the bullying would stop. A 14-year-old girl in Essex endured months of being called a "slag" and a "skank" and contemplated suicide; one day about 30 teenagers set on her, pulling her top down and exposing her breasts. (Guardian Unlimited -- Society)
Rowan Walker on confusion at the clinic Nov 25, 2007
A friendly-looking man called me into his office and asked: 'You made inquiries regarding a breast reduction ... It is difficult to tell, if you have a breast reduction, if you can or cannot ... The scary thing about my experience was I felt that booking a breast reduction or having my fats cells destroyed was almost as easy as booking a facial. (Guardian Unlimited)
Notebook: New York Nov 25, 2007
She died on 10 November, a day after having plastic surgery that included a tummy tuck, liposuction and a breast reduction operation. The operation was performed by Dr Jan Adams, a celebrity plastic surgeon to the stars who wrote a book called Everything A Woman of Colour Should Know About Plastic Surgery. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Donda West's doctor walks off 'Larry King Live' Nov 21, 2007
Donda West's plastic surgeon walks off 'Larry King Live' - CNN.com. LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- The plastic surgeon who operated on hip-hop star Kanye West's mother the day before she died abruptly walked off the set of CNN's "Larry King Live" Tuesday, saying he was honoring a request from her family. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
West Mom's Plastic Surgeon Abruptly Cancels King Interview Nov 21, 2007
She died earlier this month after undergoing breast reduction surgery, a tummy tuck and liposuction. The coroner has said early indications suggest West died from surgical complications. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Plastic Surgeon Walks Out During Live Interview About Death Of Kanye West's Mother Nov 21, 2007
Dr. Adams was Tuesday night's scheduled guest on CNN's "Larry King Live." He performed a tummy tuck, breast reduction and liposuction on Donda West a day before her death. Dr. Adams is a 1972 Middletown High School graduate, and got his medical degree from Ohio State. (WKRC.com, OH)
Surgeon Says He Knows Why Donda West Died Nov 21, 2007
The hip-hop star's mother died in a Los Angeles-area hospital Nov. 10, the day after Adams performed a breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction on her. The coroner said early indications suggest the 58-year-old died from surgical complications. (Click2Houston, TX)
Donda West's Surgeon, Jan Adams, Speaks, Says 'There Was No Problem Whatsoever' After Operation Nov 21, 2007
While the results of an autopsy on Donda West's body are still pending, Adams told the Times that nothing went wrong during the November 9 operation in which he performed a breast reduction, abdominoplasty (commonly referred to as a "tummy tuck") and liposuction reiterating his earlier position (see. "When she left this office, there was no problem whatsoever," Adams told the Times on Monday. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Donda West's doctor discusses her death Nov 20, 2007
In his most detailed public comments on the case, Dr. Jan Adams told The Times that nothing went wrong Nov. 9 when he performed a breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction on 58-year-old Donda West. "When she left this office, there was no problem whatsoever," Adams said during the interview at his Wilshire Boulevard medical office. (Los Angeles Times)
Grieving Kanye breaks down Nov 19, 2007
By Associated Press The doctor who performed a breast reduction and tummy tuck on Kanye West s.. By Associated Press LOS ANGELES - A plastic surgeon who claimed to have operated on Kanye West s.. (Boston Herald)
An interview with Dr. Leo McCafferty Nov 17, 2007
West's mother, Dr. Donna West, an English professor and her son's manager, died last week following eight hours of surgery for a tummy tuck and breast reduction. She was 58. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Plastic Surgeon Loses TV Show over West Controversy Nov 17, 2007
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Donda West Memorial Service Held In Chicago Nov 17, 2007
A plastic surgeon with a troubled past, Dr. Jan Adams, has said he performed an abdominoplasty (commonly referred to as a "tummy tuck") and breast reduction on West, but denied that her death was the result of negligence on his part. Adams has been investigated by the California State Medical Board and has been the subject of several malpractice suits that resulted in payments from him exceeding $500,000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kanye West Cancels Fashion Show Appearance Nov 17, 2007
Meanwhile, the uncle and mentor of the doctor who performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on Donda West said the surgery may have played a part in her death -- but that his nephew was confident the operation was not to blame. Dr. Pearlman Hicks said that his nephew, Dr. Jan Adams, said Donda West's surgery went well and Adams doesn't think anything happened during the procedure. (KERO 23, CA)
Risks of cosmetic surgery under the spotlight again Nov 16, 2007
West's mother died following plastic surgery involving a tummy tuck and breast reduction. The surgeon who carried out the operations is apparently not a board-certified plastic surgeon and has reportedly twice lost malpractice suits with other cases against him still outstanding. (News-Medical.net)
Coroner awaits West toxicology test results Nov 16, 2007
Adams told TMZ.com that he performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on West last week and that her death was unforeseen. But another Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon said he had recently refused to perform a procedure on West until she had a medical clearance for a condition he feared could lead to a heart attack. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Kanye West Spoke To Dondra 48 Hous Before She Died Nov 16, 2007
07) following a tummy tuck and breast reduction operation - spoke to radio DJ Souleo on Providence 95. 5 WBRU about raising the rap star. (E Canada Now)
Doc: Surgery Not to Blame Nov 15, 2007
The doctor who performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on Kanye West's mother expressed his condolences for her subsequent death but said the surgery wasn't to blame. Dr. Jan Adams, through his spokesman Kevin Williams, confirmed for The Associated Press that he operated on Donda West, but would not say when and where the surgery was done, citing doctor-patient confidentiality. (Fox News)
Kanye Steps Out of Fashion; Doc's Ex Had Restraining Order Nov 15, 2007
Meanwhile, further unflattering allegations continue to surface against Dr. Jan Adams, the plastic surgeon who performed the procedures a breast reduction and a tummy tuck on Friday after at least one other Beverly Hills doc refused to do so because of a preexisting condition. In addition to records that show a handful of malpractice lawsuits, two alcohol-related driving arrests and a recommendation from the state medical board to revoke his license, E. (E! Online)
Doctor: Surgery didnt kill Kanyes mother Nov 15, 2007
Donda West, 58, died after having tummy tuck, breast reduction ... - The doctor who performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on Kanye West's mother expressed his condolences for her subsequent death but said the surgery wasn't to blame. (MSNBC -- News)
West's doctor sends condolences Nov 15, 2007
The cosmetic surgeon - who is believed to have performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on 58-year-old Dr. Donda West on Friday which may have led to her death on Saturday - has expressed his sympathy, but refused to comment on the procedure ... " An autopsy was performed on Donda yesterday but the findings have not yet been made public. The cosmetic surgery is said to have taken eight hours - more than double the normal time for the alleged procedures. Donda was sent straight home instead of... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Winfrey: 'I didn't introduce West to Dr. Adams' Nov 15, 2007
Dr Jan Adams, who performed a tummy tuck and a breast reduction operation on West the day before she died, has denied any responsibility, insisting he has "done nothing wrong". Copyright World Entertainment News Network. (FOX23.com, OK)
Kanye thanks fans for support Nov 14, 2007
While the surgery was originally thought to be cosmetic, Donda's spokesperson, Patricia Green, is unsure of the exact cause of death, but requested the family are "given privacy during this time of grief." Meanwhile, renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Andre Aboolian revealed he refused to give Donda a tummy tuck and breast reduction just weeks before her death. He told US TV show 'Access Hollywood': "She was interested in some cosmetic procedures and we had discussed, that in order for... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Autopsy, scrutiny in Donda West's death Nov 14, 2007
Surgeon Jan Adams, host of Discovery Health Channel's Plastic Surgery: Before & After, told TMZ.com Tuesday that he performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on West. The celebrity news site reported later that Adams is not certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery. (USA Today -- Life)
Medical Board Investigating Donda West's Doctor Nov 14, 2007
Adams could not be reached for comment, but told celebrity Web site TMZ that he performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on Donda West, and that she might have died from a heart attack, pulmonary embolism, or massive vomiting. TMZ.com is also reporting that another patient of Dr. Adams claims he got her drunk after surgery, had intercourse with her and got her pregnant. (CBS2.com, CA)
West's mom ignored surgery advice Nov 14, 2007
He claims West met with him to discuss breast reduction and a tummy tuck, and he refused to undertake the procedure, citing a medical condition. He tells Access Hollywood, "She needed what's called a medical clearance which just about anybody over the age of 40 is required to have."Because of Donda's age, she was required to get some cardiac clearance to make sure her heart is in good shape to go through for the surgery. (FOX23.com, OK)
Donda West's surgeon was to be suspended Nov 14, 2007
Furthermore, 58-year-old West is alleged to have spent eight hours on the operating table, double the amount of time a tummy tuck and breast reduction usually takes, prompting speculation of a fault in the procedure. Adams has also been criticized for sending West home after the operation, instead of admitting her to a recovery center. (FOX23.com, OK)
Mystery surrounds death of rapper's mother Nov 14, 2007
The website says that Dr Andre Aboolian, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, was to perform a "tummy tuck and breast reduction" but insisted she get medical clearance from another doctor first. TMZ says West did not visit the recommended doctor and went elsewhere for the cosmetic surgery. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Past Of West's Mom's Surgeon Is Questioned Nov 14, 2007
Adams told the celebrity Web site TMZ that he performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on but denied any wrongdoing. He said she might have died from a heart attack, pulmonary embolism or massive vomiting. (Click2Houston, TX)
West thanks fans for condolences Nov 14, 2007
Dr Jan Adams performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on the 58-year-old, according to celebrity website TMZ.. But the Beverly Hills surgeon told the site her death could have been caused by other medical problems. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Drama surrounds Hollywood surgeon Nov 14, 2007
The doctor who performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on the mother of Kanye West is a plastic surgeon to Hollywood's elite and something of a celebrity himself, with a TV show of his own and a host of appearances on programs from "Extra" to "Oprah.". What Dr. Jan Adams hasn't publicized, however, is that the state medical board is investigating whether to revoke or suspend his license over alcohol-related arrests; that he has been the target of malpractice lawsuits; and that he's paid out... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Doctor says he operated on Kanye West's mom Nov 14, 2007
Dr. Jan Adams told celebrity Web site TMZ that he performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on West, but that she might have died from a heart attack, pulmonary embolism, or massive vomiting. Adams said West consulted with him over a period of four months, often changing her mind about the surgery, according to the article posted late Monday. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rapper West's mother dies in LA after surgery Nov 13, 2007
He did not know what sort of surgery West underwent, but media reports said she had a breast reduction and abdominoplasty, a major procedure commonly referred to as a "tummy tuck.". The celebrity news Web site TMZ.com quoted a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Jan Adams, as saying he performed surgery on West before she died, that her death was unforeseen and he did nothing wrong. (Reuters UK)
Breast Reduction Not Just For Women Oct 13, 2007
Breast reduction is not just for women. More and more men from our area are considering the procedure. (NBC 11, CA)
Rogue doctor warning Oct 7, 2007
When an undercover journalist with The Sun-Herald telephoned the Western Sydney Skin Cancer Clinic at Parramatta to book a breast reduction consultation, the receptionist confirmed it would be with Dr Chowdhury. Matrix Healthcare, which owns all three of the clinics, acknowledged "the situation should never have occurred". (Sydney Morning Herald)
More than skin deep Oct 1, 2007
"Some use the term 'functional.' A breast reduction can be functional, relief of pain [and] increased ability to exercise, and aesthetic, no more drooping breasts. Upper eyelids can be droopy and block one's vision to where they lose peripheral vision, [causing a] car accident, or it can simply be a matter of appearance. Same procedure, different indications, and more importantly, different expectations." ... Breast reduction, which is done for both cosmetic reasons and to improve a patient's... (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Only On KFOX: Male Breast Reduction For Soldiers Sep 20, 2007
EL PASO, Texas -- When one thinks of breast reduction, one might also think of women. However, Dr. Mark Jabor at the Cosmetic Laser and Cosmetic Surgery of El Paso said he has seen an increase in the number of men overall requesting breast reduction since opening his practice in El Paso six years ago ... "I'm not so sure that the chest is an area that they measure and makes a difference, but I have seen several that have come in to do breast reduction as well," said Jabor. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Make me Beautiful Sep 9, 2007
"These types of patients range from candidates for breast reduction, male gynecomastia excision (breast reduction for men), breast asymmetry, unsightly facial lesions (and) breast augmentation to any type of anomaly that affects their body image," McLawhorn said ... " On Aug. 9, Angele went back under the knife, this time with Dr. Kevin Smith in Charlotte. She received her third rhinoplasty, along with two more procedures on and around her chin. She says Smith did "an amazing job," but while her... (The Daily Reflector)
Breast Reduction Surgery Aug 25, 2007
Is it the best option for large breasted women. But you do have choices. (Suite101.com)
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon Lambastes Labiaplasty Critics Jun 24, 2007
"Most of my patients in Los Angeles don't avoid breast reduction because they fear decreased nipple sensitivity," he noted. "When patients seek the care of a board-certified surgeon and follow instructions, complications are infrequent.". (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
NHS treatments 'must be rationed' May 6, 2007
These include treatments such as growth hormone for adults, neuro-stimulation for migraines, breast reduction and enlargement, treatments for incontinence and even some care for multiple sclerosis. Johnson will use the launch on Tuesday of a BMA discussion paper on the future of the NHS in England to spell out his belief that Britain's ageing population will put ever greater pressures on local NHS organisations to decide how best to use their resources, and that the public's reluctance to put... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Winter hibernation is over Apr 24, 2007
Breast reduction is an option. By Charlotte Rhee, MD, F.A.C.S., PC p. D12. (Newsday -- Health)
