When Perfection Isn’t Good Enough – Plastic Surgery and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (Part 1 of 2)

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It’s not uncommon for clients to call us with a patient conflict and tell us the following: “I performed a perfect procedure and the patient is still livid. What did I do wrong?” The problem may not have been the procedure – it’s possible the patient was not a good fit for the procedure in the first place. Here’s what we mean: A patient suffering from a condition like body dysmorphic disorder will likely never be satisfied. Patients suffering from these conditions generally need a referral to a provider who specializes in delivering such care.

How do you broach the subject? How can you screen prospective patients for these challenges BEFORE you assume ownership of their care? You consult with an expert. Leslie Fletcher, NP-BC, is a highly respected aesthetic nurse injector who has worked since 2001 with world-renowned, celebrity dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Leslie has trained over 6,000 providers and is a master at addressing and resolving patient conflicts specific to the medispa space.

Medical Justice and Leslie Fletcher discuss in detail how surgeons can screen prospective patients for these conditions before treatment starts – increasing the likelihood the patient is a good fit for your practice and minimizing the risk of patient conflict.

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Jeff Segal, MD, JD

Founder & CEO, Medical JusticeDr. Jeffrey Segal is a board-certified neurosurgeon. In the process of conceiving, funding, developing, and growing Medical Justice, Dr. Segal has established himself as one of the country’s leading authorities on medical malpractice issues, counterclaims, and internet-based assaults on reputation.

Leslie Fletcher, NP-BC

Founder

Injectability Institute

Board-certified Nurse Practitioner, Leslie Fletcher, NP-BC is a highly respected aesthetic nurse injector who has worked with world-renowned, celebrity dermatologists and plastic surgeons since 2001. In 2019 as well as 2020, she was named the “Best Aesthetic Nurse in the US” and her clinic was voted “Best Medical Spa” in the world by her peers in the largest global aesthetic awards, My Face, My Body.

She is sought out as an international speaker at aesthetic conferences, and faculty injection trainer for some of the most prestigious aesthetic training companies and pharmaceutical companies in the world where she has trained over 6,000 practitioners globally and is recognized as a key opinion leader.

In 2020, she was given the esteemed honor by Allergan/AbbVie of serving as one of seven practitioners nationwide who consult as an expert for adverse events advising practitioners all over the country through their complications. These experiences combined with her astute artistic skills and ability to cultivate and energize her trainees makes Leslie a valuable industry resource for aesthetic medical practitioners worldwide.

Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD
Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD is a board-certified neurosurgeon and lawyer. In the process of conceiving, funding, developing, and growing Medical Justice, Dr. Segal has established himself as one of the country's leading authorities on medical malpractice issues, counterclaims, and internet-based assaults on reputation.

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