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
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
You may be surprised to know that as a Florida attorney specializing in cosmetic procedure injuries many of my cases are not against licensed healthcare providers. In fact, the majority of the lawsuits I file on behalf of my clients who suffered injuries from botched cosmetic procedures are against defendants practicing medicine without a license,...Read More
There are many eyelash growth serums currently on the market that promise to grow your lashes and make them appear darker and more beautiful. You may even have friends that have used these products, resulting in truly a miraculous effect. Unfortunately, the same ingredients that make your eyelashes grow can also cause serious and permanent...Read More
I want to address a very disturbing trend that I am seeing emerge in the medical spa world. Patients are being treated by unqualified office staff at medical spas, with no supervision by any medical professionals. In my Cosmetic Procedure Injury practice, I have talked to a number of clients that report the same situation....Read More
