This episode of 'Three Plastic Surgeons and a Fourth' features a discussion among plastic surgeon hosts Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, Dr. Lawrence Tong @yorkvilleplasticsurgery, and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic about the dangers of unregulated cosmetic surgery practices. The conversation is sparked by a tragic incident reported by the LA Times involving a pediatrician performing liposuction, which led to a patient's death. 

The doctors emphasize the importance of board certification and proper training in ensuring patient safety, critiquing the 'Wild West' of cosmetic surgery where professionals outside of plastic surgery venture into aesthetic procedures for profitability. 

The episode sheds light on the significant differences between board-certified plastic surgeons and those who label themselves as cosmetic surgeons without adequate training or accreditation, urging patients to thoroughly vet their surgeons' qualifications.

The episode critically examines regulatory failures, the commercial allure driving non-specialists to perform cosmetic procedures, and suggests ways for patients to ensure they're choosing qualified surgeons.

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