Compensation In Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery is a very personal and intrusive procedure, one that is not taken lightly by most. In addition to costing a lot of money, it can be a risky procedure and can lead to unwanted results if not performed properly. Patients going under the knife have the right to receive a high level of care. However in the past, the plastic surgery industry was largely unregulated and mistakes were known to occur. Only recently, the National Care Standards Commission has introduced regulations. Under this scheme, the clinics and surgeons are under the responsibility to 'ensure the safety and well-being of individuals having treatment'. Therefore, all the doctors registering after April 1st 2002 cannot perform plastic surgery without first completing specialist surgical training. However, it should be noted that this only applies to doctors registering after this date, not before.
On most occasions the surgery is carried out by a qualified surgeon, however in a few rare instances this is not the case. If you feel you have been in this situation and would like help, we should be able to assist you.
Your case for compensation
If you have suffered significant scars or injuries as a result of the surgery, you will be entitled to make a compensation claim. It is natural to be feeling shaken, however you should be aware that it is your right to claim as every plastic surgeon owes a duty of care to their patient. The duty of care is owed both during and after the operation. You should be able to feel relaxed under the assurance that your surgeon will look after you and that your operation will be performed under the correct protocol.
If you have suffered significant injuries or scars as a direct result from the surgery, then it is very possible that your plastic surgeon breached their duty of care towards you and has been negligent.
Remember, a good plastic surgeon will always:
Be a qualified plastic surgeon
Give you proper information about the procedure and what you will personally gain from it
Inform you of all the risks involved in the procedure
Go though alternative options with you
Give you the opportunity to think about your options
Your plastic surgeon may have been negligent in using the wrong instruments to perform the surgery or made another error that resulted in you being emotionally and physically scarred. If you have personally suffered as a result of your surgeon, you have a right to make a compensation claim.
The most common types of plastic surgery complaints made include some of the following;
Inadequate information being given to the patient regarding the risks involved in the procedure
Nerve damage during a facelift
Extensive scarring during a procedure such as liposuction
Unanticipated scarring on the face during a facelift procedure
The serious errors outlined above are just some of the types of claims that are made by patients. However, any patient who has suffered one of these claims will be able to make a successful plastic surgery compensation claim.
Our clinical negligence solicitors have a great deal of experience in dealing with patients that have been traumatised by the effects of surgery. It is understandable that not only will you be feeling physically self-concious, but your personal self-confidence would have also been affected. Our advisers will seek to understand your individual situation, and will always treat your case with great sympathy and compassion.
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On most occasions the surgery is carried out by a qualified surgeon, however in a few rare instances this is not the case. If you feel you have been in this situation and would like help, we should be able to assist you.
Your case for compensation
If you have suffered significant scars or injuries as a result of the surgery, you will be entitled to make a compensation claim. It is natural to be feeling shaken, however you should be aware that it is your right to claim as every plastic surgeon owes a duty of care to their patient. The duty of care is owed both during and after the operation. You should be able to feel relaxed under the assurance that your surgeon will look after you and that your operation will be performed under the correct protocol.
If you have suffered significant injuries or scars as a direct result from the surgery, then it is very possible that your plastic surgeon breached their duty of care towards you and has been negligent.
Remember, a good plastic surgeon will always:
Be a qualified plastic surgeon
Give you proper information about the procedure and what you will personally gain from it
Inform you of all the risks involved in the procedure
Go though alternative options with you
Give you the opportunity to think about your options
Your plastic surgeon may have been negligent in using the wrong instruments to perform the surgery or made another error that resulted in you being emotionally and physically scarred. If you have personally suffered as a result of your surgeon, you have a right to make a compensation claim.
The most common types of plastic surgery complaints made include some of the following;
Inadequate information being given to the patient regarding the risks involved in the procedure
Nerve damage during a facelift
Extensive scarring during a procedure such as liposuction
Unanticipated scarring on the face during a facelift procedure
The serious errors outlined above are just some of the types of claims that are made by patients. However, any patient who has suffered one of these claims will be able to make a successful plastic surgery compensation claim.
Our clinical negligence solicitors have a great deal of experience in dealing with patients that have been traumatised by the effects of surgery. It is understandable that not only will you be feeling physically self-concious, but your personal self-confidence would have also been affected. Our advisers will seek to understand your individual situation, and will always treat your case with great sympathy and compassion.
Sources: I. Videos Gone Viral, II. The Car Junky, III. The Tech Fanatic
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