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EXPERT MEDICAL SUPPORT IN PLASTIC SURGERY MALPRACTICE LITIGATION AND FORENSIC MEDICINE
15.03.16
Dr. Fernando Esbérard

EXPERT MEDICAL SUPPORT IN PLASTIC SURGERY MALPRACTICE LITIGATION AND FORENSIC MEDICINE

English and French fluently spoken - International consultations available

Navigating a medical malpractice case demands more than legal expertise?it requires a deep understanding of the medical facts behind the dispute. We offer technical medical assistance and expert witness support in complex cases involving plastic surgery and forensic medicine, assisting both plaintiffs and defense teams with precision, objectivity, and scientific rigor.

Our services are tailored for attorneys, law firms, insurance companies, and judicial authorities who require technical insight to clarify whether standard protocols were followed, assess causality, or challenge the findings of court-appointed experts. If you have undergone plastic surgery and are involved in a legal dispute related to the procedure, abroad or in Brazil, hiring a brazilian medical expert witness specialized in plastic surgery ("board certified") can significantly strengthen your case, with excellent cost-effectiveness for the legal proceedings.

With years of experience in Forensic Medicine, our service provides independent, evidence-based analysis of cases involving:

Plastic and cosmetic surgery complications:

Breast surgeries: augmentation, reduction, mastopexy (lift), and reconstruction following mastectomy, with complications such as capsular contracture, asymmetry, implant rupture, or infection;

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck): including cases of flap necrosis, infection, thromboembolism, or poor aesthetic outcome;

Liposuction and liposculpture: including large-volume procedures, fat embolism, organ perforation, or contour irregularities;

Facial plastic surgery: including rhytidectomy (facelift), blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty (nose surgery), otoplasty (ear surgery), and chin or cheek implants;

Gluteal augmentation (Brazilian Butt Lift - BBL): including fat embolism syndrome, deep vein thrombosis, or poor fat graft survival;

Body contouring procedures: such as brachioplasty (arm lift), thigh lift, and panniculectomy;

Post-bariatric body contouring: involving excess skin removal and multisite reconstruction;

Minimally invasive aesthetic procedures: including botulinum toxin (Botox), dermal fillers, chemical peels, laser treatments, and threads (PDO lifts), especially when performed by non-qualified professionals;

Postoperative deaths or adverse outcomes in hospital and non-hospital settings;

Forensic pathology evaluations (e.g., cause and manner of death, trauma analysis, surgical autopsy reviews);

Errors in medical documentation or expert methodology;

Delayed diagnosis, surgical negligence, or procedural misconduct;

Our services include:

- Comprehensive review of medical records, surgical reports, exams and imaging;

- Technical opinions and critical counter-reports (rebuttals);

- Drafting of highly focused questions for judicial experts (interrogatories);

- Identification of protocol deviations and forensic inconsistencies;

- Expert assistance in courtroom strategy and litigation planning;

- Presence at hearings and clarification during cross-examination, if needed;

Our work is grounded in current medical literature, clinical guidelines, and the legal standards of care. We bridge the gap between law and medicine, ensuring that decisions are based on accurate and defensible technical knowledge.

We are fully prepared to handle international consultations, and English and French is spoken fluently ideal for cross-border cases or when collaborating with foreign clients or courts.

For a confidential case assessment or to learn how our expertise can support your litigation strategy, please contact us today.

WHATSAPP MESSAGE: +55 21 99331-7281

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