New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyers Discuss Medical Errors During Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery is more commonplace in the 21st century than ever before. Although individuals tend to undergo cosmetic surgery to enhance their appearance, there are times when the results are not what is expected. A medical error during plastic surgery can have serious, long-lasting and devastating consequences for the victim.
Common types of plastic surgery individuals undergo include rhinoplasty, breast implants, facelifts, eyelid surgery, and liposuction. These types of surgeries are not only costly, but are also accompanied by many side effects as is the case with any surgical procedures. During plastic surgery the surgeon is required to provide the requisite level of care in order to prevent personal injury to the patient.
Patients who have undergone a cosmetic surgical procedure are at risk of developing an infection, blood clots, blood loss, and scarring. More serious outcomes are disfigurement requiring additional surgery, permanent nerve damage and even death. If the complications are revealed to be the result of the surgeon’s negligence, a case of medical malpractice may be pursued. Typical claims of malpractice during plastic surgery include anesthesia errors, surgical error on the part of the surgeon, or hospital-acquired infections developed post-surgery.
New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP successfully represent victims of medical malpractice statewide. If you or a loved one have been injured due to negligence during cosmetic surgery, contact our experienced New Jersey personal injury lawyers in one of our NJ offices located in Edison, Red Bank and Toms River. Call 732-777-0100 or contact us online.
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