Cosmetic Surgery Investigation Prompts Warnings for Patients, and a Push for Tighter Safety Standards By Fred Schulte March 11, 2026

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/body-shops-cosmetic-surgery-injuries-deaths-investigation/ KFF Health News: Cosmetic Surgery Investigation Prompts Warnings For Patients, And A Push For Tighter Safety Standards An investigation into cosmetic surgery chains by KFF Health News and NBC News has prompted consumer warnings from industry groups representing plastic surgeons and a call for more transparency around physician disciplinary actions in California. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which represents 12,000 doctors, is now warning patients to “do their homework” before getting liposuction, a Brazilian butt lift, a “Mommy Makeover,” or other cosmetic procedures. (Schulte, 3/11)