Opinion ID: 197499
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Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Fernandez

Text: Plaintiff Fernandez, sister of plaintiff Pedreira, received her third collagen injection treatment from Montesinos in October 1989. Fernandez did not see what was injected into her face. The evening after her third treatment, Fernandez noticed slightly raised and red marks in the places where she had been injected. When the marks did not disappear as she expected, Fernandez went to see Dr. David Latoni-Cabanillas, a dermatologist, in early 1990. Fernandez told Dr. Latoni that she received collagen injections from Montesinos in the areas where she developed the marks. Dr. Latoni said that the marks looked strange to him, and that he did not know if they would go away. Dr. Latoni attempted to treat Fernandez' symptoms with various techniques, including injections of other material and dermabrasion. His attempts to remedy her symptoms were unsuccessful. Fernandez also had a discussion with Montesinos, who told plaintiff that the marks would go away. In September 1992, Fernandez consulted with Dr. Wilkinson in San Antonio. Fernandez claims that she was not aware of the -18- source and extent of her injuries until the meeting with Dr. Wilkinson.