Journal Evidence Of Law
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Journal Evidence Of Law (April)

Aesthetic Surgery Complications: Medical Legal Responsibilities and Health Insurance Claims

Faisal Lutfi (Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi, Medan, Indonesia)
Marice Simarmata (Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi, Medan, Indonesia)
T Riza Zarzani (Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi, Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

Aesthetic surgery, as an elective medical procedure, has its own legal complexities, particularly when complications occur or results do not meet patient expectations. This study aims to analyze the regulations and limitations of physicians' legal liability in aesthetic surgery, as well as examine the role of informed consent and therapeutic agreements in legal liability. The research method uses a qualitative approach through a literature review of laws and regulations, legal doctrine, court decisions, and related literature. The results of the study indicate that complications are not necessarily categorized as malpractice if the procedure meets professional and service standards. Legal liability only arises if there is a breach of obligation, professional negligence, or failure to comply with the standard of care that causes harm. Informed consent and therapeutic agreements play a strategic role as the basis for legal relationships, protecting patient rights, and limiting physicians' liability for claims of dissatisfaction with results. It is concluded that the implementation of professional standards and proper documentation of consent are key to addressing the legal risks of aesthetic surgery.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JEL

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Journal Evidence Of Law merupakan jurnal yang diterbitkan oleh CV. Era Digital Nusantara, terbit secara berkala 3 kali dalam 1 tahun sejak tahun 2022 pada bulan Januari, Mei dan Septemeber dengan ISSN Print: 2830-3350 , ISSN Online:2828-5301 berbahasa Indonesia dan berbahasa Inggris. Journal ...