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title: The Risks of Cosmetic Procedures Performed in Physicians’ Offices
description: This article uses cases that involve physicians of various specialties, allied health professionals, nurses, and aestheticians performing cosmetic procedures.
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# The Risks of Cosmetic Procedures Performed in Physicians’ Offices

November 2020

While the primary job of any medical professional is to keep their patient safe, individuals performing cosmetic procedures face additional pressure to properly manage expectations, balance patient desires, and deliver subjectively satisfactory results. Patients fairly expect an improved appearance; consequently, any unexpected outcome can easily result in a lawsuit. Even the most experienced specialists encounter adverse outcomes; however, when a patient injury occurs at the hands of a physician practicing outside his or her specialty, the defense of a malpractice claim can be difficult. This article focuses on reducing liability risks with cosmetic procedures performed in physicians’ offices.

| **SPECIAL FEATURE ** Laser Hair Removal Claims **CASE ONE ** Practice Drift with Inadequate Training and Expertise **SPECIAL FEATURE ** Informed Consent for Cosmetic Procedures **SPECIAL FEATURE ** Assessing and Managing Patient Expectations | **SPECIAL FEATURE ** Responding to Patient Dissatisfaction **CASE TWO ** Poor Patient Selection for Office-Based Liposuction **SPECIAL FEATURE**  Vicarious Liability for Employee Negligence **CASE THREE ** “Medical Direction,” Supervision, and Delegation Issues |
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**Related Topics:** [Patient Communication](https://www.norcal-group.com/claimsrx/tag/patient-communication), [Informed Consent](https://www.norcal-group.com/claimsrx/tag/informed-consent), [Vicarious Liability](https://www.norcal-group.com/claimsrx/tag/vicarious-liability), [Cosmetic & Reconstructive Procedures](https://www.norcal-group.com/claimsrx/tag/cosmetic-reconstructive-procedures), [Surgery](https://www.norcal-group.com/claimsrx/tag/surgery), [Anesthesiology](https://www.norcal-group.com/claimsrx/tag/anesthesiology)

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