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With cosmetic surgery chains growing, lawsuits reveal allegations of injuries and deaths
NBC Newsยท 2025-07-27 18:01
Patient Safety Concerns - Sonelloo's surgical procedures led to at least one patient experiencing a life-threatening infection after skin removal surgery [1] - Patients reported experiencing excruciating pain during procedures [3] - One patient explicitly asked a surgeon to stop a procedure [2][3] Surgeon Qualifications and Training - Dr Herrera, performing liposuction and tummy tuck procedures, is a board-certified OBGYn, not a board-certified plastic surgeon [2] - Dr Herrera completed Sonobello's 6 to 8 week unaccredited training program on liposuction and tummy tucks [2] Company Response and Statistics - Sonelloo claims to prioritize patients [2] - Sonelloo states that 13 patients out of 300,000 (0.0043%) undergoing the procedure had a negative experience, which is not the norm [3] - Sonelloo uses lidocaine for pain management during procedures [1]