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Doctor to stand trial in Managua for alleged malpractice in aesthetic procedure
A doctor will face trial in Managua after being accused of performing an aesthetic procedure without the required specialty, leaving a patient with serious consequences. The case has sparked debate on the regulation and safety of these interventions in Nicaragua.
TL;DR
- A doctor, Livang Clifford Argüello Molina, will face trial in Managua for reckless injury.
- He is accused of performing an aesthetic procedure ("lipopapada") without the required plastic surgery specialization.
- The patient allegedly sustained severe injuries, including burns and deformities, during the procedure.
- The case raises concerns about the regulation and safety of aesthetic procedures in Nicaragua.
- The doctor's wife defended him on social media, asserting his qualifications and questioning the accuser's intentions.