Fault Lines investigates Florida’s cosmetic surgery industry and reveals a battle between patient safety and maximizing profits in the state.
In this episode of Fault Lines, we look into Florida’s cosmetic surgery industry, which has made national headlines for its high-incidence of patient death and disfigurement, especially with regards to the extremely popular Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgeries. The Florida Board of Medicine has spent years trying to place guardrails on the industry, particularly with regards to BBL surgeries, but Fault Lines’ investigation reveals a pattern of surgeons engaging in unsafe practices and lobbying lawmakers to allow them to continue doing so.
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