Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery can lead to medical negligence claims if you suffer harm due to a failure to meet the appropriate standard of care.  

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Common examples of claims involving plastic surgery are:  

• Surgical error: Mistakes made during the surgical procedure itself, such as incorrect incisions, improper suturing, or damage to surrounding tissues, can lead to complications and may be considered medical negligence.

• Failure to obtain informed consent: You must be fully informed about the risks associated with surgical procedures so that you can consent to treatment based on that information. Failure to properly inform you about the potential risks of surgery and may lead to a claim for medical negligence if you subsequently experience an injury that you would have avoided.

• Failure to meet professional standards: Plastic surgeons are expected to follow established professional standards when performing procedures. If these standards are not followed and harm is caused, it may be negligent.  

• Post-operative complications: Failure to properly monitor and manage post-operative complications, such as infections, excessive bleeding, or adverse reactions to anaesthesia, can result in harm and may be considered negligent.