Dr. Kate Dee and attorney Becky Hsiao discuss a civil lawsuit filed against a cosmetic surgeon in Seattle for violating the law by requiring patients to sign illegal nondisclosure agreements. The lawsuit also includes claims of intimidating and bribing patients to remove negative reviews, posting fake positive reviews, and altering before and after photos. They explore the legality of offering free services in exchange for removing bad reviews and the difference between plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, and cosmetic surgeons. They also discuss the use of fake awards and organizations to falsely advertise as a plastic surgeon. In this conversation, Becky and Dr. Kate discuss the challenges consumers face in distinguishing between cosmetic surgeons and plastic surgeons. They highlight the misleading practices of some cosmetic surgeons and the lack of regulation in the industry. They also discuss the importance of consumer education and advocacy in protecting oneself from potential harm. The conversation emphasizes the need for consumers to do thorough research, seek multiple opinions, and report any fraudulent or dangerous practices to relevant authorities.

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Takeaways

• A cosmetic surgeon in Seattle is facing a civil lawsuit for violating the law by requiring patients to sign illegal nondisclosure agreements.

• The lawsuit also includes claims of intimidating and bribing patients to remove negative reviews, posting fake positive reviews, and altering before and after photos.

• Offering free services in exchange for removing bad reviews may be considered false and misleading advertising.

• There is a difference between plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, and cosmetic surgeons, with varying levels of training and expertise.

• Some cosmetic surgeons use fake awards and organizations to falsely advertise as plastic surgeons. Consumers face challenges in distinguishing between cosmetic surgeons and plastic surgeons, and some cosmetic surgeons engage in misleading practices.

• The cosmetic surgery industry lacks proper regulation, making it difficult for consumers to make informed decisions.

• Consumer education and advocacy are crucial in protecting oneself from potential harm in the cosmetic surgery industry.

• Consumers should do thorough research, seek multiple opinions, and report any fraudulent or dangerous practices to relevant authorities.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Lawsuit Overview

04:31 Illegal Practices and Partial Summary Judgment

09:28 Threatening and Bribing Patients, Fake Reviews, and Altered Photos

12:45 Differentiating Between Plastic Surgeons and Cosmetic Surgeons

21:20 The Challenge of Distinguishing Between Cosmetic Surgeons and Plastic Surgeons

25:03 The Importance of Consumer Education and Advocacy

29:40 Protecting Yourself: Thorough Research and Reporting