Patient to get M for ‘botched' surgery by Burien cosmetic surgeon

A King County jury awarded $13 million to a patient left permanently disfigured after a 'botched' surgery by a Burien cosmetic surgeon who has face...

August 13, 2023
7:40 AM

A King County jury awarded $13 million to a patient left permanently disfigured after a 'botched' surgery by a Burien cosmetic surgeon who has faced disciplinary action from the state medical board several times. The jury found Dr. Kristine Brecht performed cosmetic surgeries on a patient, despite being a poor candidate, leading to 'devastating' injuries, according to a news release from the patient's attorneys. Brecht and her Burien practice, Aesthetic Rejuvenation & Spa, has been at the center of several complaints filed with the Washington Medical Commission.

Lauren Girgis