Family is Suing Encino Cosmetic Surgeon for Los Angeles Wrongful Death

According to LA Weekly, the family of Sharon Carpenter Nicholson is suing Encino Dr. Ehab Mohamed for Los Angeles wrongful death. Nicholson, 61, died on his operating table while undergoing liposuction. Her loved ones are alleging California practice surgery.

Now, the Medical Board of California has ordered the plastic surgeon to stop performing plastic surgeries while he is under investigation for possible alleged negligence in his treatment of two patients. The hearing for his case is scheduled for next month.

Mohamed is accused of telling some patients he was a Harvard professor and that some of them were taking part in a study affiliated with the prestigious university. He even allegedly gave a written note to a patient promising a $40,000 discount for taking part in the study.

However, the board has found no evidence of his affiliation to Harvard or that there is even such a study. Also per LA Weekly, Mohamed is only approved to practice gynecology. Yet his Web site claims a number of inventions involving micro-invasive procedures, such as mid-face sculpting and lift, underarm lift, medical liposuction, and others. He also claims to have pioneered the field of non-invasive eye bag removal.

Los Angeles Plastic Surgery Malpractice
Plastic surgeons, like all other medical professionals, are required to provide patients with a certain standard of care. Like other surgical procedures, health complications can arise and medical mistakes can occur.

Some complications that can be grounds for a Los Angeles cosmetic surgery lawsuit:

• Infection
• Over-correction
• Anesthesia mistakes
• Asymmetry
• Scarring
• Disfigurement
• Nipple loss
• Dry eyes
• Too much skin removal during a face lift
• Lidocaine overdose
• Chemical peel burns
• Medical reactions
• Sexual abuse
• Pulmonary embolism
• Breast implant complications
• Overmedication
• Nerve damage
• Death