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Safety Alarm: Cosmetic Surgery Chains Under Scrutiny

3/13/2026

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  • KFF Health News and NBC News publish a report raising safety concerns about U.S. cosmetic surgery chains.
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons urges patients to research liposuction and Brazilian butt lifts due to injuries and deaths.
  • Dr. Heidi Regenass, a California surgeon, faces malpractice lawsuits after three deaths, and the California Medical Board filed a negligence complaint.
  • Experts call for stronger regulation and transparency, urging board-certified surgeons and accredited facilities.