Lynn G. v. Hugo

OPINION OF THE COURT

Rosenberger, J. P.

Plaintiff Lynn G. brought, the instant malpractice action against her former plastic surgeon, Dr. Norman Hugo, based upon two abdominal plastic surgeries performed by Dr. Hugo in February and November 1993. On February 9, 1993, Dr. Hugo performed a liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, thighs and knees, and a bilateral mastopexy, followed by an inner thigh liposuction and a full abdominoplasty on November 9, 1993. Prior to these operations, Mrs. G had had nearly 50 professional visits with Dr. Hugo, and had undergone a wide range of elective procedures,…