Lawyer Alexander Dobrovinsky addressed the claims aired on Fifth Channel about Elena Senia’s allegations concerning the plastic surgeon Timur Khaidarov and his team. He asserted that the photographs Senia provided were altered digitally and that a lawyer could have manipulated the footage. According to Dobrovinsky, the original images clearly show gloves in place, challenging the accusation that gloves were omitted during procedures. He also denied the idea that compensation payments were being made to unhappy patients as a marketing tactic or for reputational reasons. The lawyer suggested that the entire scene may be an intentional misrepresentation aimed at damaging professional credibility.
The defense of the surgeon’s clinic was further elaborated by Senia’s role as the attorney for the artist, who on August 20 stated that several patients of Khaidarov’s clinic had already received compensation after procedures that did not meet their expectations. Senia shared images from an operating room at the clinic, which were located in public sources, and pointed out that, based on those visuals, some medical staff did not appear to be wearing gloves during the operations. The emphasis was on highlighting concerns about sterile protocol and patient safety in real-world clinical settings. [CIT: Elena Senia, August 20, criticizing alleged practices]
Earlier, on July 22, the artist Slava publicly charged Khaidarov with substandard breast surgery, noting issues such as asymmetry and noticeable scars after the operation. In response, Khaidarov stated that the artist did not adhere to the advised aftercare and scar management regimen, suggesting that post-operative care played a crucial role in the reported outcomes. This exchange underscores ongoing tension between patients and the clinic and raises questions about post-surgical guidance and patient compliance. [CIT: Slava communications regret and surgeon response]
Support for Slava’s concerns came from Lyubov Uspenskaya, who indicated a shared dissatisfaction with the results and with the surgeon’s ability to address patient needs. She noted that a number of other young women had signed a collective letter expressing similar concerns about procedures performed within the same clinic. The public dialogue reflects broader worries about the quality control processes, the rigor of preoperative counseling, and the accountability mechanisms in place for cosmetic interventions. [CIT: Lyubov Uspenskaya statement and collective letter]
Previously, Slava demonstrated a post-operative correction performed by Khaidarov, giving viewers a clearer sense of the techniques employed and the potential trajectory of outcomes after cosmetic surgery. The sequence of events illustrates how patient experiences can diverge, prompting broader discussions about the standards of care, the availability of second opinions, and the avenues for patients to seek remedies when results do not align with expectations. [CIT: Slava demonstration of correction]