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The medical legal implications of facial cosmetic procedures are related to:1. Failure to maintain patient rapport2. Breach of the standard of care3. Failure to obtain informed consent 4. Failure to obtain information on significant past medical history 5. Failure to diagnose and/or treat complications in a timely manner6. Performing procedures not requested
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Shiffman, M. (2008). Medical Legal. In: Shiffman, M., Mirrafati, S., Lam, S., Cueteaux, C. (eds) Simplified Facial Rejuvenation. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-71097-4_84
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