Outpatient cosmetic surgery is often sold as quick, affordable, and low risk. But when clinics cut corners on safety and post‑operative care, patients can end up in the hospital or worse. This is especially true in high‑volume cosmetic surgery chains and loosely regulated “recovery houses,” where vulnerable patients may be left without real medical oversight at the most critical moments.   The Dangerous Illusion of “Easy” Cosmetic Surgery Across the country, cosmetic surgery