They were modernizing, quickly. The Beijing skyline was densely populated with tall buildings and ubiquitous, construction cranes, testaments to the breakneck growth of a country on the rise.

With a capitalist economy and wealth comes the growing need for newer, non-traditional medical services. Cosmetic surgery.

This recent NY Times article explores the growing demand for cosmetic surgery in China, a trend incentivized by high reimbursement,  little medical regulation and supported by a young, vain and wealthy clientele. 

Modernity is now in Chinese medicine. This is a massive departure from the barefoot doctors of China’s recent past.

Improving ones self is a natural desire of every individual. The need to look better is a subconscious longing to boost self esteem and changing the way you look will always have an effect on how you feel about your body and yourself.

Cosmetic surgeon usually makes, fake promises like “I guarantee that you will look twenty years younger than before”. In such litigation, patient can claims that promise made by the physician, has not been fulfilled, You can sue him for this. Medical malpractice claims are predicated on a theory of violation of contract.