Undergoing plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons is a phenomenon that is becoming increasingly popular. There are many reasons that a person might want to undergo plastic surgery, from wanting to live a healthier life, to desiring the mental security and confidence that can result from enhanced looks. Every reason is equally valid, and every surgical procedure should be done with equal professionalism and care.
Therefore, if you have had a negative experience from a plastic surgery procedure, it is treated under the law just the same as a bad experience from any other type of surgery. Plastic surgery can be dangerous, and sometimes a patient’s life is put at risk due to the negligent actions of a surgeon or medical provider. The following are some potential grounds for making a legal claim after a plastic surgery procedure.
Unnecessary infections
Every surgery carries a risk of infection with it in the days and weeks after the surgery takes place. However, when the correct procedures are not undertaken to ensure that infection can be prevented, the consequences can be extremely serious or even fatal. If you believe that your surgical team or other medical professionals did not do enough to prevent infection, you might want to look into a medical malpractice claim.
Faulty implants
When surgery includes an implant, for example, an implant in the breast, there are certain risks associated with this. The FDA has found that silicone breast implants are safe for the body. However, it is important that all recipients of breast implants have them checked every 10 years since it is possible for them to bend, break, or burst, with dangerous consequences. Faulty implants could give rise to legal claims.
Surgical Errors
There are various types of missteps a surgical team could make during plastic surgery, from anesthesia errors to errors during the actual operating process. When such errors result in harm, it may be possible to take legal action.
If you have had a bad experience in Iowa due to plastic surgery, it can be important to take action to find out whether you have a medical malpractice case.
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