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• Lawsuit Claims Defective Heating Pad From Amazon Caused Burn Injuries Requiring Plastic Surgery

  April 14, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A Florida woman’s lawsuit alleges a defective heating pad caused severe burn injuries that required extensive medical treatment after the device overheated or failed to shut off automatically.

• Lawsuit Alleges Amazon Heating Pad Failed To Shut Off, Causing Severe Burn Injury

  March 11, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Amazon, Sunbeam and Newell Brands face a product liability lawsuit from a woman who says a defective heating pad burned off her nipple, resulting in disfigurement and the need for plastic surgery.

• Cosmetic Surgery Linked to NTM Infection Outbreak in Florida: CDC

  January 26, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  The CDC has linked 15 NTM infections to a cosmetic surgery clinic in Florida that used poor infection controls while in a temporary office during renovations.

• FDA Warns of Delayed Onset Dermal Fillers Inflammation Risks

  July 10, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning of dermal filler inflammation risks which could lead to stroke, vision loss and other complications.

• FDA Approves Renuvion/J-Plasma Accessory For Cosmetic Surgery Following Injury Warnings

  July 25, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The FDA has approved a new attachment for the Renuvion/J-Plasma system to allow limited use for cosmetic surgeries following reports of adverse events and injuries linked to such procedures.

• Do Not Use Renuvion/J-Plasma Device For Cosmetic Surgery Due To Life-Threatening Injury Risks: FDA

  March 16, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is warning surgeons not to use the Renuvion/J-Plasma Device for cosmetic skin surgery, due to risks of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse events.

• Some Plastic Surgery Patients At Higher Risk Of Opioid Addiction: Study

  March 12, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  Plastic surgery patients are more susceptible to opioid drug addiction, according to the findings of a new study.

• MonaLisa Touch Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Vaginal Rejuvenation Problems

  August 24, 2018

  Austin Kirk

  A class action lawsuit filed against the makers of a "vaginal rejuvenation" laser surgery device says a recent warning by the FDA makes the devices worthless to clinics, which paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for them.

• Injectable Silicone For Body Contouring Can Lead To Severe Injuries, Disfigurement, FDA Warns

  November 15, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning against the use of injectable silicone as dermal fillers for large-scale body contouring, saying that the use is unapproved and can result in serious injury or death.

• Textured Breast Implants Cancer Cases Likely to Increase, Researchers Warn

  October 27, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Cases of a rare cancer linked to textured breast implants are likely to increase, researchers warn, as many surgeons are not familiar with the risk, and steps are not being taken to restrict the sale or recall textured breast implants.