November 24th 2024.
The renowned plastic surgeon, Olivier Gerbault, has been at the center of a scandal involving multiple botched nose surgeries. The once-respected "nose maestro" in France has seen his career plummet after accusations emerged that his procedures left women with disfigured noses resembling potatoes. This has led to a two-year ban imposed on him by the country's medical ethics committee, causing a stir in the medical community.
One of his patients, going by the name Elisa, underwent surgery in August 2020 with high hopes of having her "hooked" nose corrected by Gerbault. However, upon waking up from the procedure, she was met with a crooked, thick nose that she described as looking like a potato. To make matters worse, her left nostril was collapsing, making it difficult for her to breathe. She tearfully confronted Gerbault, who callously praised his own work in front of her. Elisa's experience was just one of many complaints filed against Gerbault, ultimately leading to his ban.
Gerbault, however, maintains his innocence and claims to be the victim of a smear campaign by a rival plastic surgeon. He has since appealed the ban, but more patients have come forward with similar allegations of being "mutilated" by Gerbault. One woman even lost her job and was diagnosed with depression after her nose became infected following surgery. Despite returning to Gerbault for a second procedure, the outcome was even worse, leaving her with a strange white button on her nose and a piece of cartilage sticking out.
But it's not just noses that have been affected by Gerbault's alleged negligence. Several patients have claimed that he performed procedures on other facial features without their consent. One victim woke up to a chin prosthesis, despite explicitly refusing to have that surgery beforehand. The aftermath of these surgeries has been devastating for the victims, with one stating that she feels "mutilated" and has to deal with constant burning sensations and nerve issues.
Despite his ban, Gerbault continues to operate illegally at a Paris clinic, according to reports from Le Parisien. The French General Medical Council has even filed a complaint against him for disregarding the ban. Gerbault's legal troubles don't end there - he was also found guilty of attempted blackmail against a rival surgeon and received a suspended prison sentence and fine. His son, who was involved in the smear campaign, also received a suspended sentence and fine.
The once-renowned "nose maestro" has now become a cautionary tale in the medical field, with the consequences of his alleged actions causing harm to both his patients and his own career. The situation serves as a reminder of the importance of ethical practices in the medical profession and the responsibility of surgeons to prioritize the well-being of their patients above all else.
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