Everyone loves a bargain, as the saying goes – but not if that bargain ends up costing you more money or even your health. That’s exactly what some Australian plastic surgery patients are saying after receiving low-cost breast implants from a local clinic. The patients are now suing the clinic, accusing it of using underqualified practitioners who aren’t trained as … Read More
Illegal Plastic Surgery Ring Highlights Dangers of Plastic Surgery Tourism
Police in Mokpo, South Jeolla, South Korea, recently disbanded an illegal plastic surgery ring. According to reports by the Jeonam Regional Police Agency, the ring was headed by a 45-year-old woman with the last name of Lee, who ran a local hair salon. Though Lee’s salon was used for legal and legitimate salon practices, it was also used for illegal … Read More
It’s Not Illegal to Lie About Medical Specialties in Some Areas
When seeking a plastic surgeon, many patients think they’re doing their due diligence by looking for all the right qualities: an excellent portfolio, a fair price and good patient reviews. But many patients take one very important piece of information for granted: board certification. Board certification is a rigorous set of standards set forth by a governing board of specialists … Read More