MEDICAL EXPERT WITNESS IN PLASTIC SURGERY: STRATEGIC SUPPORT FOR MALPRACTICE CASES
Brazil is internationally recognized as one of the countries that performs the highest number of plastic surgeries in the world. According to data from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), Brazil consistently ranks among the top globally, both in absolute numbers and per capita rates. The most performed procedures include liposuction, breast augmentation, and abdominoplasty, reflecting the high demand for aesthetic surgery among the Brazilian population (ISAPS, 2023). Moreover, Brazil is home to one of the largest plastic surgery societies in the world, contributing significantly to the scientific and technical advancement of the field (Rohrich et al., 2018).
Brazil stands out not only for the high number of plastic surgeries performed but also for its quality of judicial medical experts specialized in Plastic Surgery. The growing number of lawsuits involving alleged medical malpractice and the increasing judicialization of aesthetic medicine have fuelled the demand for experts with specific training in plastic surgery. These professionals play a key role in the technical evaluation of surgical complications, assisting the judiciary in accurately interpreting medical conduct. In addition, the Brazilian Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) and the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP) have contributed to improving expert practice by issuing guidelines and promoting ongoing professional education (CFM, 2019; SBCP, 2022).
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 can significantly strengthen your case, with excellent cost-effectiveness for the legal proceedings. This professional has the expertise to critically review medical records, analyse complications, and provide clear, evidence-based opinions to support your legal team. This is particularly relevant in cross-border litigation, where standards of care and surgical protocols may differ between countries (ISAPS, 2023).
In cases of alleged malpractice, a medical technical assistant can identify whether the surgical procedure met accepted medical standards and whether any deviation contributed to the outcome. A detailed report can be decisive in court proceedings, especially when the patient faces language barriers or unfamiliar legal systems (Rohrich et al., 2018).
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References:
CFM ? Conselho Federal de Medicina (2019) Resolução CFM nº 2.217/2018 ? Código de Ética Médica. Brasília: CFM. Available at: https://portal.cfm.org.br
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ? ISAPS (2023) ISAPS International Survey on Aesthetic/Cosmetic Procedures performed in 2022. Available at: https://www.isaps.org
Oliveira, J.F., Dias, M.C.S. and Carvalho, L.V. (2020) 'A atuação do médico perito judicial em cirurgia plástica: desafios e perspectivas', Revista Brasileira de Medicina Legal e Perícias Médicas, 10(1), pp. 25?32. doi:10.5935/1679-4435.20200004.
Rohrich, R.J., Ghavami, A. and Savetsky, I.L. (2018) 'The Brazilian Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Experience: Excellence in the Pursuit of Beauty', Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ? Global Open, 6(8), e1888. doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000001888.
Sampaio, R.F., Andrade, M.G. and Ferreira, P.R. (2021) 'Judicialização na cirurgia plástica estética: análise pericial e implicações ético-legais', Revista Bioética, 29(3), pp. 485?492. doi:10.1590/1983-80422021293486.
SBCP ? Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (2022) Diretrizes para atuação ética e técnica na cirurgia plástica judicializada. São Paulo: SBCP. Available at: https://www2.cirurgiaplastica.org.br