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The Cost of Bargain Cosmetic Surgery

Thursday, April 24, 2008 by Howard Andrew Raphaelson

ABC News covered a story about two women in California who received inexpensive collagen injections at their favorite salon. The man administering the injections claimed to be a visiting doctor from San Diego. The two women were tempted by the rock-bottom price of $100 for the procedure - according to the article, the typical price range is $500 to $2,500. Unfortunately, the man was not a doctor at all and he botched the procedure leaving the two women disfigured. The article provides excellent tips for anyone considering cosmetic procedures:

  • A doctor should perform or supervise treatment in a medical setting (not a spa, etc.)
  • Check the doctor's and facility's license.
  • Know the legitimate price range of any procedures you want to get.
  • Note that collagen and other authentic fillers are recorded on your medical chart as a record of what you've had injected.

Unfortunately, even cosmetic procedures performed by licensed doctors can and do go wrong. In those cases, recovering damages becomes complex because a medical malpractice lawyer must prove the wrongdoing of the medical provider.

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Posted at 16:59 PM
Topic: Medical Malpractice
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