Cosmetic surgery has become really popular over the years because it is regarded as the best way to beautify, rejuvenate and refresh one's appearance. These days, many people are willing to undergo surgeries and operations to improve or enhance their physical appearance. For many people, cosmetic surgeries go smoothly without any problems or complications. But, for some, the results are not what they had expected. When things go wrong during cosmetic surgery, the effects can be devastating.
Here are some of the types of cosmetic surgery for which an injury claim can be made:
- Breast Implant or Breast Reduction
- Breast Uplift
- Eyelid Surgery
- Facelift
- Nose Reshaping
- Tummy Tuck
- Ear Surgery
- Brow Lift
- Laser Skin Resurfacing
Errors made during cosmetic surgery can occur due to a number of reasons. But one of the main reasons is that some of the cosmetic surgeons conducting these procedures are not qualified enough or do not have the necessary skills to perform these operations safely.
Some of the most common types of injury claims arising out of cosmetic surgery include:
- Liposuction procedures leading to scarring
- Liposuction procedures leading to damage to internal organs or perforation to the bowel
- Poor outcomes of rhinoplasty
- Injuries caused to the accessory nerve after a facelift procedure
- Unsatisfactory results for chemical peels, laser surgeries and dermabrasion
- Excessive scarring following a cosmetic surgery procedure such as facelift
- Patient not being provided full explanation of the risks associated with the procedure and the alternatives available
- Lack of informed consent
An injury claim can arise because the procedure has not been conducted with the necessary skills by the cosmetic surgeon. An injury claim can also arise if there are complications following the procedure and the surgeon had been negligent regarding the treatment of the complications.
The cost of negligent surgery to the patients is not only physical but psychological and financial as well. For this reason, it is very much possible to pursue an injury claim if someone has been injured or hurt as a result of a negligent cosmetic surgery. The value of the injury claim will depend on various factors such as nature of the injury, how long it takes to make full recovery, long term effects of the injury, amount of actual losses, etc. But, if an individual is successful in making an injury claim for negligent cosmetic surgery, then he/she may be able to obtain compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, loss of amenity, loss of earnings, special equipment needs and other expenses that incurred as a result of the injury.
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