Medicolegal aspects of esthetic surgery
Senechal, G.; Senechaut, J.P.; Hazan, A.; Peytral, C.
Annales d'Oto-Laryngologie et de Chirurgie Cervico Faciale Bulletin de la Societe d'Oto-Laryngologie des Hopitaux de Paris 105(5): 387-390
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-438X PMID: 3178092 Document Number: 325746
The particular features of the contractual agreement binding patient and plastic surgeon are recalled. The obligation of the result appears to be distorted in the course of jurisprudence. The severity of the judgements means that great care must be taken in the management before, during and after the operation (study of the patient's motivations, informed consent, iconographic survey, technical equipment, postoperative care,...). The problem of competence and the technical training of the surgeon are also discussed.