Fake Doctor Performs Liposuction Surgery

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Just recently, a man was accused for posing as a liposuction surgeon.  The victim has alleged that she suffered from infection because the suspect conducted the operation while smoking a cigar.

What is more appalling is that despite countless of news reports of botched surgeries conducted by quack doctors, and awareness campaigns from different organizations, some patients are still failing to conduct their most important assignment: check their doctor’s credentials.

Currently, there are several organizations that provide board certifications, although patients should take note that the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) is the only one recognized by health authorities.

Going back to the man who allegedly posed as a doctor, Carlos Guzmangarza, was accused of botched liposuction in December 2010.  The victim said her abdomen became infected because of the “unhygienic” condition of the surgical facility where the operation was conducted.

The victim said that Guzmangarza at one point during the surgery asked her to hold the IV bag.  She also said that during liposuction, some of the fat he was suctioning out fell on the floor, and then he picked it up with his hands.

The story of botched liposuction did not stop there.  According to the complaint, he showed up at the victim’s home carrying 6 pounds of her fat and then flushed it down the toilet after saying that he needed a place to dispose the material.

Aside from practicing medicine without license, Guzmangarza has also been charged with sexual touching under false pretenses.

Last month, another alleged victim told the police that she went to Guzmangarza to seek treatment for her skin condition when the fake doctor touched her inappropriately and said sexually charged remarks.  And to make matters worse, she said that he gave her a gel that resulted to more skin irritation.

Because of the growing popularity of cosmetic treatments—both surgical and non-invasive in nature—it is not surprising that more and more crooks are attempted to practice medicine just to make money at the expense of other people.  For this reason, the number one responsibility of patients is to check their doctor’s credentials.

As mentioned earlier, plastic surgeons should have ABPS accreditation because it proves that they have passed rigorous examinations and are specially trained in plastic surgery.  But unfortunately, 48 states allow doctors to perform such procedure even if they do not have this certification.

Aside from board certifications, people should also talk to their doctors’ previous patients to know if they provide satisfying results.

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ February 16, 2012