Plastic Surgery Malpractice
New York Plastic Surgery Malpractice Lawyer
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), nearly 11.9 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are performed each year. Unfortunately, not all plastic surgeries go as planned and medical negligence can and does happen, sometimes with disfiguring or life-threatening consequences. If you or a loved one has suffered from plastic surgery malpractice, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Protect your rights and contact New York plastic surgery malpractice attorney Mark L. Bodner for a free consultation.
The growing popularity of elective, cosmetic plastic surgery has brought about an increase in plastic surgery malpractice claims. Unfortunately medical negligence can occur during all types of plastic surgery procedures, even those that are considered non-invasive. Just because most plastic surgery is voluntary, you still have a right to expect your doctor to be qualified and competent.
What is Plastic Surgery?
Plastic surgery, also known as cosmetic surgery, is any surgical procedure performed in order to improve one's appearance. Plastic surgery also includes reconstructive surgery, which is surgery done to correct defects or improve function.Results of Plastic Surgery Malpractice
Plastic surgery malpractice can cause serious, long-term medical issues, as well as aesthetically undesirable results. Some complications that may be a result of plastic surgery malpractice are:Breast augmentation complications
- Incorrect size
- Nerve damage
- Infection
- Encapsulation with distortion and firmness
- Excessive scarring
- Loss of nipple or breast skin cover requiring grafting or other surgery
- Asymmetry
- Excessive scarring
- Disfigurement
- Disfigurement
- Numbness
- Abdominal perforations that require second surgery
- Organ penetration
- Internal bleeding
- Death
- Excessive scarring requiring further surgery
- Nerve damage
- Excessive dry eyes
- Inability to close eyes
- Excessive skin removal
- Asymmetry
- Breathing difficulties
- Skin loss
- Excessive scarring
- Nerve damage
- Undiagnosed post-surgical infection
- Blistering and/or burns that cause scars
- Undiagnosed post-surgical infection
- Permanent skin discoloration
Living With A Plastic Surgery Mistake
Plastic surgery mistakes can have a range of outcomes, and often leave a patient with lifelong complications. The victim may require numerous corrective surgeries and may experience disfigurement, loss of work, chronic pain and psychological difficulties. In cases where the victim dies, the family is left with the sudden loss of a loved one as well as the loss of financial support, funeral and medical expenses, loss of inheritance, and if children are involved, the loss of nurture and guidance from their deceased parent. A competent plastic surgery malpractice lawyer can help you fight for your rights to obtain financial compensation.Plastic Surgery Malpractice Settlements
Mark L. Bodner is a New York medical malpractice lawyer who has successfully represented many victims and families who have been forced to deal with the impact of plastic surgery malpractice. 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 malpractice to represent his clients in and out of the courtroom. Mr. Bodner has successfully negotiated record verdicts for his clients -- proof positive of his superior representation and effectiveness.If you or someone you love is suffering from the complications of plastic surgery, call Mark L. Bodner at 1-888-BODNER-8 or click here to send an email. We will respond promptly.
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