A retrospective survey of legal complaints on cosmetic procedures in Isfahan, Iran

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q3 MEDICINE, LEGAL

Journal of forensic and legal medicine Pub Date : 2025-07-13 DOI:10.1016/j.jflm.2025.102929

Arash Ghodousi , Sosan Sohrabi , Mehdi Rasti Ardakani , Alireza Sighari Deljavan , Sina Ghertasi Oskouei , Fariba Jokar

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Abstract

Background and objectives

Iran has one of the world's highest rates of cosmetic procedures, raising concerns about malpractice and related complaints. This study aimed to evaluate the profile and circumstances of legal complaints related to cosmetic procedures in Isfahan to inform preventive strategies.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, all complaints filed at Isfahan's Legal Medical Center between 2008 and 2012 were reviewed. Cases involving alleged negligence in cosmetic procedures and the resulting wergild evaluation were included. Data collected covered incidence, demographic characteristics, and details of complications or undesired outcomes. Statistical analysis was conducted using t-tests and chi-square tests.

Results

Among 128 cases analyzed, the mean age of plaintiffs was 35.1 ± 10.0 years, with females comprising 77.3 %. The majority of complaints (43.8 %) were related to cosmetic surgeries; deformity was the most frequently cited reason (50 %). Practitioners were specialists in 48.4 % of cases, non-specialists in 28.1 %, and of undetermined specialty in 23.4 %. Convictions were issued in 52.3 % of cases, including 17.9 % specialists, 38.8 % non-specialists, and 43.3 % with unknown specialty status among convicted practitioners. Both conviction rates and the involvement of non-specialists were significantly higher in cosmetic dental procedures than in other categories (P < 0.001).

Conclusion

Deformity was the most common reason for legal complaints related to cosmetic procedures, with dental procedures contributing substantially to the overall complaint rate. These findings emphasize the importance of enhanced oversight and regulatory control in cosmetic practice.

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背景和目的伊朗是世界上整容率最高的国家之一，这引起了人们对医疗事故和相关投诉的担忧。本研究旨在评估伊斯法罕与整容手术有关的法律投诉的概况和情况，以告知预防策略。方法在本横断面研究中，回顾了2008年至2012年期间在伊斯法罕法律医疗中心提交的所有投诉。包括在整容过程中涉嫌疏忽和由此产生的wergild评估的案件。收集的数据包括发病率、人口统计学特征以及并发症或不良结果的细节。统计学分析采用t检验和卡方检验。结果128例患者中，原告平均年龄为35.1±10.0岁，女性占77.3%。大部分投诉（43.8%）与整容手术有关；畸形是最常见的原因（50%）。专科医生占48.4%，非专科医生占28.1%，专科医生占23.4%。52.3%的个案被定罪，其中专科医生占17.9%，非专科医生占38.8%，专科医生身分不明占43.3%。在牙科美容手术中，定罪率和非专业人员的参与都明显高于其他类别(P <；0.001)。结论畸形是美容手术中最常见的法律投诉原因，其中牙科手术占总投诉率的很大一部分。这些发现强调了在化妆品实践中加强监督和监管控制的重要性。

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Journal of forensic and legal medicine MEDICINE, LEGAL-

CiteScore

2.70

自引率

6.70%

发文量

106

审稿时长

57 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine publishes topical articles on aspects of forensic and legal medicine. Specifically the Journal supports research that explores the medical principles of care and forensic assessment of individuals, whether adult or child, in contact with the judicial system. It is a fully peer-review hybrid journal with a broad international perspective. The Journal accepts submissions of original research, review articles, and pertinent case studies, editorials, and commentaries in relevant areas of Forensic and Legal Medicine, Context of Practice, and Education and Training. The Journal adheres to strict publication ethical guidelines, and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication.