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Comparison of Plastic Surgery Medico-legal Trends between Countries
| Canada | United States | Korea | Australia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incidence (civil-legal) | 6.7% | 13%6 | — | — |
| Patient demographics | Mean age: 39 | Mean age: 4216 | Mean age: 337 | Median age: 4219 |
| Female: 81% | Female: 89%16 | Female: 91%7 | Female: 88% | |
| Cosmetic (%) | 61% | 74%16 | 100%*7 | 100%* |
| Unfavorable outcome | 48% | 40%16 | 91%7 | 42% |
*Only aesthetic procedures were reviewed.
