Cosmetic procedures promise rejuvenation and confidence, but when performed carelessly, the results can be devastating. At Rheingold, Giuffra, Ruffo, Plotkin & Hellman LLP, our experienced New York cosmetic malpractice attorneys represent clients who have suffered injuries from negligent or unqualified providers at medspas, aesthetic centers, and cosmetic surgery clinics.
We’ve seen firsthand how patients are harmed when inexperienced practitioners perform complex procedures with little oversight or medical training. If you’ve been injured after a cosmetic procedure, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and lasting disfigurement.
This practice area is led by Partner Edward A. Ruffo, a nationally recognized trial attorney with decades of experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death litigation.
His success in complex medical matters comes from years of self-taught study in medicine long before online resources were available.
“The time came when our practice started to take on many substantial matters of medical malpractice,” Ruffo recalls. “I volunteered to handle those cases and had to learn how to read a medical record on a case-by-case basis. This was before Google—so all I had was a medical dictionary.”
That dedication translated into exceptional results:
$12 million settlement for injuries sustained by a child at birth
$12 million settlement for injuries sustained by an adult after surgery
$9 million settlement for injuries sustained by a child following poor emergency care
Mr. Ruffo’s career is defined by diligence, precision, and deep respect for his clients’ trust. His results have earned him consistent recognition from Super Lawyers, U.S. News & World Report, and The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100. He has been named among the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell—the highest distinction for legal ability and ethics.
Drawing on decades of experience in medical malpractice, Mr. Ruffo leads the firm’s efforts to hold negligent aesthetic providers accountable. He understands the unique blend of medical and technical issues at play in cosmetic injury cases—where a single careless injection or unsupervised treatment can cause permanent harm.
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Schedule your free consultation today and let our experienced team review what went wrong and how we can help make it right.
Even “minimally invasive” treatments carry serious risks when performed incorrectly. Our firm investigates cases involving:
Our firm recently reviewed cases involving permanent scarring after micro-needling and retinal detachment requiring surgery after Botox, both caused by negligent medspa procedures. These outcomes are preventable with proper medical care and training.
Cosmetic malpractice cases often involve complex liability questions. Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include:
Our attorneys know how to uncover negligence and hold both individuals and corporate entities accountable.
For more than 50 years, Rheingold, Giuffra, Ruffo, Plotkin & Hellman LLP has stood at the forefront of medical malpractice in New York. Led by Edward A. Ruffo, our team combines medical insight, investigative precision, and proven trial experience to secure meaningful compensation for victims of negligence.
If you experienced complications after a cosmetic or aesthetic procedure, don’t wait to seek legal guidance. Our firm offers free, confidential consultations, and you pay no fee unless we win your case.
