Cosmetic surgery is performed for a variety of reasons, including voluntary changes such as breast augmentation or reduction, liposuction, elimination of abdominal protrusions, and corrective procedures for deformities or scarring. While no guarantee of perfection is provided in cosmetic surgery, most patients expect their doctor to perform the procedure to the best of his or her ability.

As with all healthcare professionals, plastic surgeons have a duty to act reasonably and perform in the same manner that another surgeon in their position would. In cases where surgery does not meet the minimum standards that have become accepted in the medical community and as a result injury or damage occurs, the doctor may be liable for damages.

Possible indicators of cosmetic surgery negligence include:
- Non-plastic surgeons who perform cosmetic surgery
- Use of nurse anesthetists instead of physician anesthetists to save costs
- Performing long procedures in private offices away from hospitals when they are not equipped to deal with any complications
- Not analysing the patient's complete history
- Exceeding the scope beyond the patient's informed consent
- Surgery on the wrong part of the body.

A growing trend in plastic surgery is the performance of cosmetic interventions by non-plastic surgeons. Some doctors may take some cosmetic surgery courses and then advertise themselves as plastic surgeons. As with any type of surgery, cosmetic surgery has its own complications. An unqualified practitioner does not have the proper judgment if a complication arises.

Damages in a plastic surgery malpractice lawsuit
Cosmetic surgery can create life-threatening complications, and failure to perform these procedures skillfully and within accepted standards of care can pose serious risks to the patient. Injuries that may result from fictitious surgical procedures may include:

- Excessive scarring
- Excessive scarring
- Nerve damage
- Skin discoloration or other skin abnormalities
- Infection and infections
- Pneumonia
- Excessive bleeding
- Paralysis
- Adverse reactions to anaesthesia
- Death.

What compensation a patient is entitled to in a surgical error
If a patient can prove that a doctor performed a surgical error, then he or she is entitled to recover all damages related to that medical malpractice.

These damages will include the additional medical expenses incurred by the patient before the damage was repaired as well as the pain, suffering, pain and suffering suffered as a result of the surgical error, including damages for any permanent disabilities and injuries suffered as a result.

In addition, if the patient's life expectancy was reduced due to a surgical error, the patient would be entitled to additional compensation for the loss of enjoyment of life.
If a patient dies due to a surgical error, his or her loved ones may also be able to support a lawsuit.

Please note that there are time limits for filing your claim so if you are concerned about a medical malpractice issue, please contact us directly and discuss your case without any obligation or financial commitment. You can also set up a meeting through our secretariat at +30 210 6452133

For more information on how we deal comprehensively with the issue of medical malpractice see here
More specifically on the issue of pharmaceutical errors see here
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On how to claim compensation from clinics and hospitals see here
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More generally, for medical surgical errors see here