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Doctors With Troubled Pasts Are Performing Cosmetic Surgeries Tied to Crippling Pain and Injury

By Fred Schulte September 30, 2025

Some injured patients say they wish they had tried harder to check the backgrounds of doctors and clinics they trusted, but those records are hard to find.

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How To Pick the Right Cosmetic Surgeon

By Fred Schulte September 30, 2025

While surgeons argue over who gets the best results, patients may struggle to make sense of credentials.

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