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Sono Bello: cosmetic surgery chains face allegations of injuries and deaths
Joint KFF Health News–NBC News investigation into Sono Bello and other cosmetic surgery chains — more than 200 lawsuits alleging disfiguring injuries, including 12 wrongful death cases over seven years.
McLaughlin reported the NBC News side of a joint investigation with KFF Health News into Sono Bello — the nation’s largest cosmetic surgery chain — and its competitors. Reviewing more than 200 lawsuits, the investigation found allegations of doctors with minimal cosmetic-surgery training, missed life-threatening complications, and high-pressure sales tactics, including 12 wrongful-death cases. The companies denied the allegations in court.
Why it mattered
After the investigation aired, Sono Bello's chief legal officer acknowledged a surge of new malpractice filings 'could be' aligned with the reporting — patients came forward citing the coverage.
- Joint investigation partner
- KFF Health News
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