6/12/2024· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
The Crucial Role Of A Plastic Surgeon Expert Witness In Scarring And Deformity Cases
Plastic surgeon expert witnesses play a pivotal role in evaluating and managing cases involving scarring, deformity, and disfigurement. They serve as critical liaisons between the medical and legal realms, ensuring that justice is served with precision and expertise in matters where the human form and its vulnerabilities are central to the legal argument.
4/5/2024· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
Avoiding An Aesthetic Malpractice Lawsuit
By: Dr. Jorge Perez
The practice of medicine has always been vulnerable to our litigious climate. In addition, current trends in healthcare with declining third-party reimbursements, have increased the number of physicians venturing into aesthetic medicine seeking better compensation for their services.
3/20/2024· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
The Role Of Plastic Surgeon In Propane Burns And Explosions
In the aftermath of propane burns and explosions, the role of plastic surgeons becomes paramount in the journey toward recovery. Beyond the immediate response to injuries, these specialists play a crucial role in reconstructing lives physically and emotionally.
1/15/2024· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
Enhancing Legal Strategies with Plastic Surgery Litigation Support
When we think of plastic surgery, images of cosmetic enhancements often come to mind. However, the world of plastic surgery extends beyond aesthetics, playing a significant role in the field of law. Enter "plastic surgery litigation support," a dynamic intersection where medical expertise meets legal strategy.
10/26/2023· Medical Malpractice
The Role Of A Plastic Surgery Expert In Medical Malpractice Cases
When it comes to medicine, patients trust their physician to improve their health and enhance their appearance. Often times, a plastic surgery expert can provide input as to assessing the Standard of Care and identifying possible negligence or errors.
12/28/2015· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic Laser Surgery Cases Resulting in Litigation
Although I have been called to evaluate many cosmetic laser and Cosmetic injection cases over the years (both plaintiff and defense), two particular cases really stand out. One was a plaintiff case and the second was a defense case.
12/29/2014· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
So, You Want to Get Started with Lasers? - Pearls On How to Incorporate Them Into Your Practice
One of the most common questions that other physicians ask me is how to begin to use lasers in their practice. It can seem exciting, yet daunting, to bring in a new procedure that centers on a device.
11/24/2014· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
With the current boom in noninvasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, many practitioners are learning to use dermal fillers. Novice practitioners will commonly focus more on the lines or "simple-appearing" problem areas in which the patient desires improvement. This common mistake can lead to a lessthan- desirable result and unhappy patient if the "problem" isn't properly addressed.
1/3/2014· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
What The Attorney Needs To Know About Scars
Scars are a normal consequence of wound healing. Frequently, scars are often "an issue" when an attorney evaluates damages in a medical/legal form.
11/21/2013· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
Unrecognized Soft Tissue Injuries In A Medical Practice
Physicians are often called upon to evaluate and manage a wide scope of soft tissue injuries. Damage to adjacent structures or organs are sometimes overlooked, even after thorough evaluation by the initial practitioner. The prudent practitioner will consider a plastic surgical evaluation, but fully evaluating certain types of trauma.
by Dave Gerr, CEng, FRINA
by Emanuel Kapelsohn
by Roman L. Weil (Editor), et al
