Genesis of plastic surgery claims -- Legal principles applied to plastic and reconstructive surgery -- Recognition of the patient unsuitable for plastic surgery -- Most risky procedures in plastic surgery -- Unique aspects of the male patient and aesthetic surgery -- Avoiding liability in reconstructive surgery -- Psychological aspects of modifying a patient's anatomy -- Role of the office staff in preventing liability -- Myths of the no risk minimally invasive office-based treatment -- Claims arising from medi-spas -- What every emerging surgeon should know about medical liability -- Liability carrier's point of view -- Dilemma of the expert witness -- Coping with bad news