29,500 Canadian woman sued Health Canada because their silicone in their chests had not been tested. They sued the government agency that is supposed to protect Canadians’ health.
If the suit had continued, the public court evidence would have been very interesting. But the court threw out the case, stating that the women should have sued the silicone maker. It’s unclear how many of these women chose plastic surgery to enhance their chests.
Bad plastic surgery doesn’t always involve breast enhancement, however. Here are ten other examples of cosmetic surgery gone wrong.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Medical Lawsuits
- The increase in medical negligence will prompt the need for more accountability and transparency, opening opportunities for legal-tech innovations.
- Non-surgical Beauty Enhancement
- The need for safety in the cosmetic industry will foster the growth of non-invasive beauty procedures and products for self-care.
- Regulatory Measures
- Governments and organizations will take stricter measures to regulate the cosmetic industry, leading to innovations in compliant and sustainable cosmetic products.
Where This Applies
- Legal Services
- Law firms and tech startups will disrupt the legal industry by offering digital solutions for medical malpractice claims and litigation.
- Beauty and Personal Care
- Companies in the beauty and personal care industry will shift their focus towards non-surgical beauty enhancement, investing in research and development of safer beauty products.
- Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
- The cosmetic industry's regulatory challenges will create opportunities for healthcare and pharmaceutical companies to innovate and offer safer cosmetic ingredients and procedures.
