Mrs Heath’s cosmetic surgeon had agreed to perform a face lift together with a neck lift. During the surgery, the surgeon decided the neck lift wasn’t necessary and so did not do it. Mrs Heath was not satisfied with the outcome and made a claim on the basis of breach of contract and negligence.
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Case studies - Cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery - Lack of informed consent for reconstructive surgery – £150,000
In March 2012, Mrs Young was awarded £150,000 in compensation for the insufficient advice and the unsatisfactory results of breast reconstruction surgery. The surgery was carried out privately, following NHS treatment for breast cancer.
Cosmetic surgery - Breast reduction surgery complications – £85,000
Miss Graham underwent surgery to reduce the size of her breasts. Over the following 18 months she suffered a series of infections and abscesses in both breasts which left her with extensive and unsightly scarring. We obtained evidence from an independent surgeon who confirmed that the surgery had not been performed adequately and that an excessive amount…
Cosmetic surgery - Inadequately performed breast surgery – £50,000
Mrs Williams underwent bilateral breast surgery. Prior to the operation she was specifically told that her nipples would not be moved during surgery. When the bandages were removed after the operation Mrs Williams discovered that he nipples had been moved and were in a very high position. She experienced loss of sensation in her breasts and…
Cosmetic surgery - Failure of nipple graft following breast reduction surgery – £70,000
Mrs Moore underwent breast reduction surgery, after which she noticed that her left nipple had turned blue. She was advised that this was no cause for concern and her breast was redressed more tightly. She was discharged and continued to see her GP’s practice nurse for the changing of the dressings. Her right nipple subsequently turned…