French Plastic Surgeon "Dr. Death" Jumps Bail, Escapes By Yacht

Two weeks ago, French doctor Michel Maure fled from Marseilles on his yacht after the state prosecutor recommended a jail sentence of four years. Maure was found guilty of illegal practice, wounding and endangering life, and was scheduled to be sentenced on September 8.

Evidence against Maure came from 96 botched operations, including an account of one patient's breast implant sliding into her armpit overnight.

They call him Dr. Death in France partly because his name is pronounced "mort" (which means death), but mostly because he has no formal medical training and a lengthy record of performing disastrous plastic surgery operations, leaving his patients physically scarred and mutilated.

The Telegraph (UK) reported that Maure was originally trained in administering anesthesia, but a loophole in French law allowed him to practice surgery. According to his victims, he was a slick salesman and easily lured potential patients to his practice in Marseilles through his website.

Kristin Meyer for Real Beauty News

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