Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice
New York Medical Negligence Lawyer
As cosmetic surgical procedures increase in popularity, unfortunately, so do claims of cosmetic surgery malpractice. Cosmetic surgery malpractice occurs when healthcare professionals such as surgeons, doctors, nurses or anesthesiologists are negligent in their care. Even the most routine, non-invasive cosmetic surgeries can go wrong – and the results can be tragic.
What is Cosmetic Surgery?
Any surgical procedure used to improve one’s appearance can be considered cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery, also known as plastic surgery, covers a broad range of surgical procedures and includes both elective surgeries and reconstructive surgeries. Elective surgeries are procedures that reshape normal body structures to improve the patient's self-esteem and appearance. Reconstructive surgeries are surgeries that improve function or correct defects.Examples of Elective Cosmetic Surgeries
Breast Implants
Liposuction
Face Lift
Abdominoplasty
Examples of Reconstructive Cosmetic Surgeries
Cleft-lip and Palate Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Skin Grafts
Birthmark Removal
When Cosmetic Surgery Goes Wrong
Cosmetic surgery malpractice can cause serious, long-term medical issues, as well as aesthetically undesirable results. Some complications that may be a result of cosmetic surgery malpractice are:
Liposuction complications
- Disfigurement
- Numbness
- Organ penetration
- Internal bleeding
- Abdominal perforations that require second surgery
- Death
Breast augmentation complications
- Incorrect size
- Nerve damage
- Infection
- Encapsulation with distortion and firmness
- Excessive scarring
Breast reduction complications
- Loss of nipple or breast skin cover requiring grafting or other surgery
- Asymmetry
- Excessive scarring
- Disfigurement
Rhinoseptoplasty and Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) complications
- Asymmetry
- Breathing difficulties
Face lift and blepharoplasty complications
- Excessive scarring requiring further surgery
- Nerve damage
- Excessive dry eyes
- Inability to close eyes
- Excessive skin removal
Abdominoplasty complications
- Skin loss
- Excessive scarring
- Nerve damage
- Undiagnosed post-surgical infection
Skin resurfacing complications
- Blistering and/or burns that cause scars
- Undiagnosed post-surgical infection
- Permanent skin discoloration
Living With A Cosmetic Surgery Mistake
Cosmetic surgery mistakes can leave a patient with long-term, sometimes lifelong complications. The victim may require numerous corrective surgeries and may experience chronic pain, loss of work, disfigurement, and psychological problems. In fatal cases, the victim’s family is left with the sudden, devastating loss of a loved one as well as funeral and medical expenses, the loss of financial support, loss of inheritance, and if children are involved, the loss of nurture and guidance from their deceased parent. A skilled and qualified cosmetic surgery malpractice lawyer can help you fight for your rights to obtain financial compensation.
Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice Settlements
Mark L. Bodner is a New York medical negligence lawyer who has successfully represented many victims and families who have been forced to deal with the impact of preventable hospital errors. He is familiar with the special issues and complexities that are involved in this area of the law, and draws on his extensive experience in medical negligence to represent his clients in and out of the courtroom. Mark L. Bodner has obtained record verdicts for his clients - proof of his extraordinary expertise and dedication.If you or someone you love is suffering from the effects of a hospital error, call Mark L. Bodner at 1-888-BODNER-8 or click here to send an email. We will respond promptly.
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