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Cosmetic Surgery - The Truth

by PaulMyers

The media constantly bombards us with images of perfect celebrity figures which are touted as the "norm", so it is unsurprising that cosmetic surgery is being increasingly hailed as the answer to everyone's problems.

More than 7 million has been awarded to the sufferers of botched surgery in the last 13 years. In 2005 there were 22,000 cosmetic procedures in the UK, and though many were seen through properly and professionally, some were unlucky enough to be blighted by surgical errors and negligence.

A common problem highlighted in many TV series, such as The Ugly Face of Beauty on Channel 4, is that often cosmetic surgery clinics use high pressure sales techniques, discounts and give very little warning of the risks involved. Additionally many less reputable clinics can be negligent and fail to give adequate postoperative care, which is essential with the possible risk of infections and disfigurements.

Of course there are many professional conscientious surgeons who ensure they explain risks and organise post-op care. Surgeons specialising in cosmetic surgery must register with the General Medical Council register if starting up from 2002, and many already in practice have registered as well.

However, a report by the Chief Medical Officer in 2005 found that surgeons who only did cosmetic surgery were the least likely to have registered as specialists. This perhaps explains why so many patients are rushed in with promises of guaranteed results, and rushed out with no aftercare, resulting in infections that require serious operations and disfigurement.

Subsequently there are results such as horrific scarring from tummy tucks, severed nerves from face-lifts and wrongly positioned breast implants. An absence of aftercare increases the risk of wound infection and internal bleeding (haematoma) which may have been prevented with timely intervention.

Patients that are unsatisfied with the results of their treatment can bring it up with their clinic and request a follow-up procedure to correct the surgery. If they are still not satisfied they can ask for their money back and receive treatment elsewhere. If the clinic refuses to comply the Healthcare Commission is entitled to review the case.

The frustration of getting no compensation for botched surgery adds insult to injury and leaves patients with fragile self-esteem in need of an understanding, sympathetic and effective solicitor. All too often legal action is the only way to get an answer.

About the Author: Frank Cole

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