CoolSculpting issued a voluntary recall in July 2022. But the manufacturer did not announce the global recall to the public. Attorney Louiza Tarassova thinks consumers should have been told.Read More

On July 11, 2022, the FDA posted that the manufacturer of CoolSculpting has recalled five of its CoolSculpting applicators due to an increased risk of Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia (PAH). The manufacturer of CoolSculpting told the FDA that on June 9, 2022, it began sending out “URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL” letters via FedEx Overnight mail to...Read More

Florida Board of Medicine issues an Emergency Order restricting how plastic surgeons perform Brazilian Butt Lift surgery in Florida.Read More

Cosmetic procedures and treatments such as laser hair removal, radio frequency, IPL, or other kinds of classic Med Spa services involving the use of a medical device can only be performed by a licensed medical professional under the supervision of a licensed physician.Read More

Taking simple steps can save providers big legal headaches and avoid exposure to lawsuits. There are two main components to avoiding med spa liability. The first is the provider’s pre-injury conduct, including proper consenting of a patient. The second is post-injury action. This article focuses on the latter. Part of my practice, as a cosmetic...Read More