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Mexican doctor who posed as "plastic surgeon" arrested after botched liposuction procedures
A doctor who allegedly posed as a plastic surgeon and injured unsuspecting patients in dozens of botched liposuction, facelift and breast implant procedures has been arrested in Mexico.
A doctor who allegedly posed as a plastic surgeon and injured unsuspecting patients in dozens of botched liposuction, facelift and breast implant procedures has been arrested in Mexico.
Liposuction in Dubai ruins Iraqi woman's marriage plans
A 40 year old woman who escaped Iraq to find a new life has had her marriage plans dashed because of a liposuction and tummy tuck that has left her permanently scarred, a Dubai court was told.
A 40 year old woman who escaped Iraq to find a new life has had her marriage plans dashed because of a liposuction and tummy tuck that has left her permanently scarred, a Dubai court was told.
New Jersey police probe "backstreet" cosmetic surgery death
New Jersey police are investigating the death of a 41 year old woman, who died, apparently after undergoing cosmetic surgery at a private residence.
New Jersey police are investigating the death of a 41 year old woman, who died, apparently after undergoing cosmetic surgery at a private residence.
Demand for cosmetic surgery in Vietnam continues to soar
Figures released by the health department in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) show that demand for cosmetic surgery in Vietnam continues to soar, with 53 private clinics now licensed in the city. Of these 53 licensed facilities, 45 are specialized clinics, while 8 are general hospitals that also offer plastic surgery services.
Figures released by the health department in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) show that demand for cosmetic surgery in Vietnam continues to soar, with 53 private clinics now licensed in the city. Of these 53 licensed facilities, 45 are specialized clinics, while 8 are general hospitals that also offer plastic surgery services.
Two doctors suspended after UAE liposuction death
Two doctors have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates, following the recent death of a woman who had undergone liposuction. The 27 year old Emirati women is said to have suffered brain damage during the 90,000 dirhams procedure, falling into a coma and dying three days later.
Two doctors have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates, following the recent death of a woman who had undergone liposuction. The 27 year old Emirati women is said to have suffered brain damage during the 90,000 dirhams procedure, falling into a coma and dying three days later.
Cosmetic Surgeon walks off Larry King Live
The high profile cosmetic surgeon who had performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on the mother of Kanye West the day before she died, walked out of an arranged interview with CNN's Larry King, leaving the host and viewers baffled with his behavior.
The high profile cosmetic surgeon who had performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on the mother of Kanye West the day before she died, walked out of an arranged interview with CNN's Larry King, leaving the host and viewers baffled with his behavior.
NZ Surgeon in botched breast reduction case named
The surgeon who was found guilty of professional misconduct following botched breast reduction procedure has been named by New Zealand's High Court as Doctor Gornoori Rama Krishnayya. The Napier based surgeon performed the breast reduction procedure on February 15, 2005, but things started going wrong for the patient shortly afterwards.
The surgeon who was found guilty of professional misconduct following botched breast reduction procedure has been named by New Zealand's High Court as Doctor Gornoori Rama Krishnayya. The Napier based surgeon performed the breast reduction procedure on February 15, 2005, but things started going wrong for the patient shortly afterwards.
Cosmetic surgery rules in Ontario set to be tightened
Less than two months after the death of a 32 year old woman who underwent liposuction performed by a family doctor advertising as a cosmetic surgeon, the regulatory body of Ontario is set to tighten the guidelines covering cosmetic surgery procedures offered by doctors in the province.
Less than two months after the death of a 32 year old woman who underwent liposuction performed by a family doctor advertising as a cosmetic surgeon, the regulatory body of Ontario is set to tighten the guidelines covering cosmetic surgery procedures offered by doctors in the province.
Doctor jailed over liposuction death of schoolgirl
The owner of a cosmetic surgery clinic in Bangkok has been jailed for four years for the death of a 17 year old schoolgirl girl during a liposuction procedure that was described by the court as reckless. In addition to the sentence for the manslaughter charge, Dr. Chalee Kanchanarak was given a consecutive sentence of three months for using drugs that had expired and should have been destroyed.
The owner of a cosmetic surgery clinic in Bangkok has been jailed for four years for the death of a 17 year old schoolgirl girl during a liposuction procedure that was described by the court as reckless. In addition to the sentence for the manslaughter charge, Dr. Chalee Kanchanarak was given a consecutive sentence of three months for using drugs that had expired and should have been destroyed.
Kanye West’s mother dies after cosmetic surgery complications
The mother of rap singer Kanye West has died suddenly at the age of 58 following cosmetic surgery. Dr. Donda West is understood to have stopped breathing at her home and died later at a medical center in Marina Del Rey, California, on Saturday night. She is thought to have undergone a tummy tuck and breast reduction procedure the previous day. The singer was in London, England when he learnt of the death and took an emergency flight back to California to be with his family.
The mother of rap singer Kanye West has died suddenly at the age of 58 following cosmetic surgery. Dr. Donda West is understood to have stopped breathing at her home and died later at a medical center in Marina Del Rey, California, on Saturday night. She is thought to have undergone a tummy tuck and breast reduction procedure the previous day. The singer was in London, England when he learnt of the death and took an emergency flight back to California to be with his family.
Irish politician calls for regulation of plastic surgery
A Irish MEP (Member of the European Parliament) has called for plastic surgery in Ireland to be regulated according to European Union standards.
A Irish MEP (Member of the European Parliament) has called for plastic surgery in Ireland to be regulated according to European Union standards.
Lipo doctor in death case disappears
The Arizona liposuction doctor whose licence was revoked following the death of three people undergoing liposuction procedures at his clinic has, according to lawyers in the case, apparently disappeared.
The Arizona liposuction doctor whose licence was revoked following the death of three people undergoing liposuction procedures at his clinic has, according to lawyers in the case, apparently disappeared.
Lipo doctor in death case faced previous complaints
A doctor who operated on a Canadian woman who died after a liposuction procedure was the subject of a complaint to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, over alleged "deceptive" advertising.
Lipo doctor's office searched by police
Police have raided the office of an Arizona based liposuction specialist, following the death of three patients who had undergone liposuction procedures.
Police have raided the office of an Arizona based liposuction specialist, following the death of three patients who had undergone liposuction procedures.
50 year old woman dies of heart attack after liposuction
An investigation has been launched into the death of a 50 year old UK businesswoman who died just two days after undergoing liposuction in a UK hospital.
An investigation has been launched into the death of a 50 year old UK businesswoman who died just two days after undergoing liposuction in a UK hospital.
Obesity patient sues Singapore hospital over gastric band surgery
A 43 year old American woman is suing a Singapore hospital over a failed gastric band procedure that she claims resulted in a chest infection and stomach perforation.
A 43 year old American woman is suing a Singapore hospital over a failed gastric band procedure that she claims resulted in a chest infection and stomach perforation.
Californian beauty salon owner arrested for liposuction procedure
Police in Blomington, California have arrested the owner of a local beauty salon for allegedly performing an illegal liposuction procedure on a patient.
Police in Blomington, California have arrested the owner of a local beauty salon for allegedly performing an illegal liposuction procedure on a patient.
Increase in DIY plastic surgery by patients with body dysmorphic disorder
A leading psychologist has reported to a conference that some patients in the UK are so unhappy with their appearance that they have glued back their ears, tried to iron the wrinkles off their face and cut open their stomachs in order to perform a DIY tummy-tuck.
A leading psychologist has reported to a conference that some patients in the UK are so unhappy with their appearance that they have glued back their ears, tried to iron the wrinkles off their face and cut open their stomachs in order to perform a DIY tummy-tuck.
Breast implant lawyer ordered to refund $35 million
One of the leading lawyers who took a class action suit against the makers of silicone breast implants has been ordered to repay over $35 million to his clients. The ruling by an arbitration panel found that Houston lawyer John O'Quinn had deducted charges that were not agreed by his clients. With the addition of interest and attorneys' fees, the decision is likely to cost the controversial lawyer nearly $60m.
One of the leading lawyers who took a class action suit against the makers of silicone breast implants has been ordered to repay over $35 million to his clients. The ruling by an arbitration panel found that Houston lawyer John O'Quinn had deducted charges that were not agreed by his clients. With the addition of interest and attorneys' fees, the decision is likely to cost the controversial lawyer nearly $60m.
Plastic surgeon suspended over allegations of drugs and sex with patient
The state health commissioner has used emergency powers to immediately suspend the licence of a New York plastic surgeon accused of having sex with a patient and smoking crystal methamphetamine.
The state health commissioner has used emergency powers to immediately suspend the licence of a New York plastic surgeon accused of having sex with a patient and smoking crystal methamphetamine.
Call for Botox to be regulated in UK
One of the pioneers in the medical application of Botox has called for government regulations concerning its cosmetic use in the UK.
One of the pioneers in the medical application of Botox has called for government regulations concerning its cosmetic use in the UK.
Surgeons body warns against lipodissolve
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, which represents many of the plastic surgeons in the US, has issued a warning to prospective patients to avoid lipodissolve, otherwise known as mesotherapy and lipolysis.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, which represents many of the plastic surgeons in the US, has issued a warning to prospective patients to avoid lipodissolve, otherwise known as mesotherapy and lipolysis.
Surgeons warn against use of liposuction fat for breast augmentation
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have issued a warning against a new procedure whereby a patient's fat is removed by liposuction and then used to enhance the patient's breasts.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have issued a warning against a new procedure whereby a patient's fat is removed by liposuction and then used to enhance the patient's breasts.
Woman weighing 54 kilos dies after liposuction
A 21 year old woman who died in a Dutch hospital after undergoing liposuction weighed just 54 kilograms, raising questions about her need for such surgery.
A 21 year old woman who died in a Dutch hospital after undergoing liposuction weighed just 54 kilograms, raising questions about her need for such surgery.
New system predicts risk from weight loss surgery
Doctors from Duke University Medical Center have introduced a new scoring system that predicts the risk to an individual patient in undergoing gastric bypass surgery.
Doctors from Duke University Medical Center have introduced a new scoring system that predicts the risk to an individual patient in undergoing gastric bypass surgery.
Woman in fatal liposuction case asks for charges to be dismissed
A Brazilian woman charged with her ex-husband after the death of a patient undergoing liposuction has asked for the charges against her to be dropped. The woman claims that she did not assist in the fatal procedure and was not even in the room when it was performed.
A Brazilian woman charged with her ex-husband after the death of a patient undergoing liposuction has asked for the charges against her to be dropped. The woman claims that she did not assist in the fatal procedure and was not even in the room when it was performed.
Doctor fined after disastrous breast reduction
The Supreme Court in The Bahamas has awarded a local woman damages of more than $200,000 for the pain and suffering she endured following a breast reduction procedure performed there nine years ago.
The Supreme Court in The Bahamas has awarded a local woman damages of more than $200,000 for the pain and suffering she endured following a breast reduction procedure performed there nine years ago.
Liposuction leaves woman without one buttock
A German belly dancer was awarded compensation of 17,500 Euros (USD$23,300) after her plastic surgeon accidentally removed one of her buttocks in a botched liposuction procedure.
A German belly dancer was awarded compensation of 17,500 Euros (USD$23,300) after her plastic surgeon accidentally removed one of her buttocks in a botched liposuction procedure.
Liposuction and tummy tuck lead to disastrous result for woman patient
A New Zealand woman who claims to have been disfigured as the result of liposuction and plastic surgery says that she wants her case to serve as a warning to others.
A New Zealand woman who claims to have been disfigured as the result of liposuction and plastic surgery says that she wants her case to serve as a warning to others.
Doctor in court over charges of using fake Botox
The trial of a physician accused of injecting patients with an unapproved cheap Botox substitute began today.
The trial of a physician accused of injecting patients with an unapproved cheap Botox substitute began today.
NZ Plastic Surgeons call for regulations
Plastic Surgeons in New Zealand are urging the Medical Council to take a stronger stance to clamp down on what they say are "dangerous operators" in the cosmetic surgery industry.
Plastic Surgeons in New Zealand are urging the Medical Council to take a stronger stance to clamp down on what they say are "dangerous operators" in the cosmetic surgery industry.
Woman dies after abdominoplasty
A 39 year old woman died from a blood clot after undergoing plastic surgery for a tummy tuck, an inquest in the UK has ruled.
A 39 year old woman died from a blood clot after undergoing plastic surgery for a tummy tuck, an inquest in the UK has ruled.
Ministers drop plan to regulate UK cosmetic clinics
UK Ministers have rejected calls made by an expert body for cosmetic clinics in Britain to be officially licensed.
UK Ministers have rejected calls made by an expert body for cosmetic clinics in Britain to be officially licensed.
Two women die in plastic surgery clinic in one week
Two women attending the same plastic surgery clinic in Spain have died within a week of each other. The clinic, Clinica Evangelica, is Barcelona, Spain's second largest city, has opened an investigation into the separate deaths.
Two women attending the same plastic surgery clinic in Spain have died within a week of each other. The clinic, Clinica Evangelica, is Barcelona, Spain's second largest city, has opened an investigation into the separate deaths.
Anna Nicole Smith's death linked to recent breast implant surgery
A number of news sources in the United States are suggesting links between the recent death of Anna Nicole Smith, and recent plastic surgery that she underwent to repair one of her breast implants.
A number of news sources in the United States are suggesting links between the recent death of Anna Nicole Smith, and recent plastic surgery that she underwent to repair one of her breast implants.
Israel tightens plastic surgery regulations
In a bid to improve patient safety and restore profitability to the sector, Israel has introduced tight restrictions on the procedures that can be carried out by plastic surgeons and on who may legally represent themselves as a plastic surgeon.
In a bid to improve patient safety and restore profitability to the sector, Israel has introduced tight restrictions on the procedures that can be carried out by plastic surgeons and on who may legally represent themselves as a plastic surgeon.
Woman sues doctor for performing liposuction while pregnant
A woman in Utah who underwent liposuction while pregnant has filed a lawsuit against her cosmetic surgeon.
A woman in Utah who underwent liposuction while pregnant has filed a lawsuit against her cosmetic surgeon.
Fake Vietnamese plastic surgeons charged following patient's death
Police in Vietnam have charged two people with conducting illegal plastic surgery after the death of a 52 year old woman who was having a rhinoplasty end eyelid surgery.
Police in Vietnam have charged two people with conducting illegal plastic surgery after the death of a 52 year old woman who was having a rhinoplasty end eyelid surgery.
Liposuction leads to second flesh eating bug victim
As news emerges of a lawsuit filed by a woman against her doctor in Canada for a liposuction procedure that she alleges led to infection with a flesh eating bug, a Florida woman is alleging that she too, was a victim of the disease after undergoing liposuction.
As news emerges of a lawsuit filed by a woman against her doctor in Canada for a liposuction procedure that she alleges led to infection with a flesh eating bug, a Florida woman is alleging that she too, was a victim of the disease after undergoing liposuction.
Patient Claims Liposuction lead to flesh eating bug
A woman who underwent liposuction claims in a lawsuit that she became infected with a flesh eating bacteria that left her looking "like the victim of a shark attack".
A woman who underwent liposuction claims in a lawsuit that she became infected with a flesh eating bacteria that left her looking "like the victim of a shark attack".
Banned gel used in botched breast augmentation
An injectable gel, intended to be used as a soft tissue filler, is being used in some breast augmentations with terrible results.
An injectable gel, intended to be used as a soft tissue filler, is being used in some breast augmentations with terrible results.
Website that criticizes plastic surgeon is legal, court rules
A court has ruled that a website that was setup by a former patient to criticise the work of her plastic surgeon is perfectly legal, and has rejected his claim for defamation and attempts to have it shut down.
A court has ruled that a website that was setup by a former patient to criticise the work of her plastic surgeon is perfectly legal, and has rejected his claim for defamation and attempts to have it shut down.
Liposuction procedure results in death of Australian woman
A 26 year old Australian woman has died in hospital after undergoing a straightforward liposuction procedure on her thighs and buttocks.
A 26 year old Australian woman has died in hospital after undergoing a straightforward liposuction procedure on her thighs and buttocks.
Liposuction death - Egyptian actress dies in hospital
An Egyptian comedy actress who fell into a coma while undergoing liposuction has died. Suad Nasr, 54, had undergone the procedure at a private clinic in Cairo, Egypt, but complications arose and she fell into a coma during the procedure.
An Egyptian comedy actress who fell into a coma while undergoing liposuction has died. Suad Nasr, 54, had undergone the procedure at a private clinic in Cairo, Egypt, but complications arose and she fell into a coma during the procedure.
Medi-spas - surgeons issue warning and checklist
Medi-spas, private clinics that offer traditional beautician treatments as well as medical procedures, have boomed in popularity in the last few years, but surgeons are warning patients to exercise caution when contemplating treatments at these facilities. Medi-spas are sometimes operated in a doctor's office, but a recent trend has seen the facilities operating in shopping malls and even beauty salons.
Medi-spas, private clinics that offer traditional beautician treatments as well as medical procedures, have boomed in popularity in the last few years, but surgeons are warning patients to exercise caution when contemplating treatments at these facilities. Medi-spas are sometimes operated in a doctor's office, but a recent trend has seen the facilities operating in shopping malls and even beauty salons.
Attorney dies after plastic surgery
A prominent attorney, Kimberley Taylor died of complications following plastic surgery, it has been reported. The 53 year old woman, well known in legal circles in Tucson, Arizona, had undergone a combined face lift and tummy tuck on December 28th, but complications soon arose.
A prominent attorney, Kimberley Taylor died of complications following plastic surgery, it has been reported. The 53 year old woman, well known in legal circles in Tucson, Arizona, had undergone a combined face lift and tummy tuck on December 28th, but complications soon arose.
Dominican doctor charged with patient's death in gastric band surgery
Franklin Hasbún Rodriguez, a surgeon who operated out of the clinic Otorrinolaringología & Especialidades in the Dominican Republic, was charged yesterday with involuntary homicide.
Franklin Hasbún Rodriguez, a surgeon who operated out of the clinic Otorrinolaringología & Especialidades in the Dominican Republic, was charged yesterday with involuntary homicide.
Breast augmentation victim awarded $4.6 million
A Florida woman who was disfigured while undergoing a breast implant procedure by a bogus doctor has been awarded damages of $4.6 million.
A Florida woman who was disfigured while undergoing a breast implant procedure by a bogus doctor has been awarded damages of $4.6 million.
Fake Botox doctors begin jail sentences
Two doctors have begun prison terms of a combined 24 months after being sentenced yesterday in separate trials. Ivyl Wells, 66, from Boise, Idaho, pleaded guilty to using counterfeit Botox, and was sentenced to six months in prison. In a separate case, Dr. Jerome Nicholas Lentini was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay $330,000 compensation to his 800 victims.
Two doctors have begun prison terms of a combined 24 months after being sentenced yesterday in separate trials. Ivyl Wells, 66, from Boise, Idaho, pleaded guilty to using counterfeit Botox, and was sentenced to six months in prison. In a separate case, Dr. Jerome Nicholas Lentini was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay $330,000 compensation to his 800 victims.
Chileans embrace cosmetic surgery
Demand for cosmetic surgery in Chile has increased tenfold in the last two decades according to the Chilean Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Society, with a particularly strong demand by younger women for breast implants.
Demand for cosmetic surgery in Chile has increased tenfold in the last two decades according to the Chilean Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Society, with a particularly strong demand by younger women for breast implants.
