CIVIL LIABILITY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS IN BEAUTIFUL AESTHETIC PROCEDURES

Authors

  • Henrique Guaitolini Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo (UNESC)
  • Alfredo Lampier Junior Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo - UNESC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54578/unesc.v7i2.419

Abstract

On the subject of medical civil liability, the aim is to specifically address the liability of plastic surgeons who carry out strictly aesthetic procedures, since this issue still causes doubts among legal operators and generates divergent opinions. With this in mind, the aim is to create a historical and conceptual path until, having prepared the reader, we introduce the main theme of this article, which deals with the application of the civil liability of doctors as being subjective with presumed or objective guilt, and its respective consequences and implications. This is therefore a bibliographical and jurisprudential study, by means of an integrative review, which aims to study the opinion of the best doctrine, as well as the position of the higher courts, in addition to analyzing how the Brazilian legal system stands on this issue. In addition, the majority of doctrine, as well as the courts, take the view that the plastic surgeon’s obligation in aesthetic procedures is one of results and, as stated above, may have objective or subjective civil liability with a presumption of guilt. In short, in view of the studies carried out, it can be seen that the aforementioned liability cannot be objective. This issue stems from the lack of legal provision and/or application of risky activity, in addition to the fact that the Civil Code and the Consumer Defense Code clearly demonstrate the application of subjective liability, taking into account that there are scholars who confuse the concepts and their respective applicability, as well as courts that differ in the application of the typicality of liability, which can lead to insurmountable difficulties for doctors involved in such disputes.

Author Biographies

Henrique Guaitolini, Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo (UNESC)

Acadêmico do curso de Direito pelo Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo (UNESC) - Campus Colatina. É membro da Liga Acadêmica de Direito Civil (LACIV). Foi monitor das disciplinas de Direito do Trabalho I e Direito do Trabalho II. Aluno participante de Iniciação Científica.

Alfredo Lampier Junior, Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo - UNESC

Mestre em Sociologia Política pela UVV - Universidade de Vila Velha-ES (2018). Possui graduação em Direito pelo Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo (2001), e pós-graduação em Direito Civil também pelo UNESC. É professor e coordenador do Curso de Direito do Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo-UNESC desde 2005, tendo exercido assessoria da coordenação desse curso desde 2002. Tem experiência na área de Direito Educacional, com ênfase em Direito Civil e Direito do Consumidor. Também tem experiência na área de Sociologia Ambiental com destaque para Sociologia dos Desastres e seus efeitos em comunidades vulnerabilizadas. Atua como Advogado na área de Direito Civil. É secretário-geral da Comissão de Ensino Jurídico da OAB-ES.

Published

2023-12-21

How to Cite

Guaitolini, H., & Lampier Junior, A. (2023). CIVIL LIABILITY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS IN BEAUTIFUL AESTHETIC PROCEDURES. UNESC Journal, 7(2), 61–74. https://doi.org/10.54578/unesc.v7i2.419