Every year, there are more than 1.5 million cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the United States. Every operation comes with risks, and plastic surgery malpractice can occur during even the most routine procedures.
Whether the cosmetic surgery is medically necessary or is a personal choice, patients expect the end result to be one of improvement. Some common cosmetic surgery procedures that put the patient at risk include:
- Breast Augmentation
- Rhytidectomy and Blepharoplasty
- Rhinoseptoplasty
- Abdominoplasty
- High-Volume Liposuction and Suction-Assisted Lipectomy
- Skin Resurfacing
Plastic surgeons hold several legal obligations to safeguard patients from unsuccessful surgeries and unqualified practitioners. By providing care, a plastic surgeon assures that they have the education, training, and skills necessary to perform plastic surgery safely.
Surgeons are legally required to disclose all potential risks to their patients before surgery. This crucial information must be provided regardless of whether patients ask for it. By doing so, surgeons also protect themselves from liability related to plastic surgery malpractice.
If you or your loved one was injured due to a plastic surgeon’s negligence, or if you have questions about cosmetic surgery malpractice, contact our New York lawyers for a FREE case evaluation today. Our attorneys have secured millions in compensation for plastic surgery malpractice victims.