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  • Body contouring procedures are frequently performed for aesthetic enhancement.
  • Litigation surrounding these procedures presents unique challenges for healthcare providers.

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  • To analyze factors influencing medical malpractice litigation in body contouring surgery.
  • To provide an updated review of legal cases post-2013.

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  • A Westlaw Campus Legal research Database search was conducted for cases after January 2013.
  • Keywords included various body contouring procedures and "medical malpractice."
  • Data collected included case details, demographics, procedures, alleged injuries, specialties, and verdicts.

Main Results:

  • 32 cases were analyzed, predominantly involving female patients and plastic surgeons.
  • Abdominoplasty and liposuction were the most common procedures cited.
  • Allegations frequently involved negligent technique and poor postoperative management, with infection and scarring as common complications.

Conclusions:

  • Despite frequent claims of negligent technique, few malpractice cases were successfully founded.
  • Clear communication during informed consent regarding potential complications is crucial for managing patient expectations and physician liability.