Severe Injuries After Failed Cosmetic Surgery: Doctor in Vienna Charged

The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, as part of its investigation into whether the surgical procedure adhered to medical standards, commissioned a specialist report. The result: The procedure itself was performed lege artis.

Nevertheless, the doctor was charged with intentional grievous bodily harm. As early as next Thursday, the 35-year-old must answer to a jury in the Grauen Haus. He is accused of not having the necessary instruments and means to properly care for the patient when complications arose in the premises in Vienna-Landstraße where he performed his beauty surgeries. Instead, he allegedly administered a medication to her, which caused the woman's condition to deteriorate to the point that emergency services had to be called.

Patient had consulted doctor in Vienna for chin tightening

The 58-year-old had consulted the accused, who advertised for clients on social platforms, on recommendation to have her chin tightened. The man is a doctor licensed in Georgia, who is also authorized to perform cosmetic surgeries at least in his home country. In Vienna, he apparently operated regularly in an apartment booked through an online rental platform, as evidenced by medical equipment and price lists secured there.

In the case in question, the patient reportedly experienced breathing difficulties after the 35-year-old made incisions in the area of the neck, ears, and chin with a scalpel. According to the indictment, the doctor allegedly did not adequately inform the woman about any risks of subcutaneous undermining of the entire neck and possible complications. From the prosecutor's perspective, he thus did not obtain a "legally valid consent" from the affected person.

Patient in Vienna ended up in intensive care

When the 58-year-old's bleeding in the neck area could not be stopped and massive swelling occurred, emergency services were called. The woman was taken to a hospital where an emergency operation for bleeding revision and hematoma evacuation and subsequent intensive medical treatment were required. The doctor was arrested the same day, and a search of the premises he used was authorized and conducted.

The man exercised his right to remain silent after his arrest. The Vienna Criminal Investigation Department conducted extensive investigations in search of other potential victims of the beauty doctor. However, the investigations did not initially lead to any additional charges. If it can be proven in the upcoming main trial that the accused's actions in the incriminated case intentionally accepted grievous bodily harm, he could face up to ten years in prison.

(APA/Red)

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