What to Do In A Case Of Liposuction Malpractice?

If you or someone you know is a victim of liposuction medical malpractice, there may be legal options available for you. 

Liposuction is considered to be a risky procedure on the elective operational fronts. An independent study in California by two plastic surgeons explained that the average death rate from this procedure was one out of a total of five thousand people. This is twenty times more than other cosmetic surgery operations. A number of deaths arising from the liposuction procedure incur due to issues significantly compounded if the surgery is performed in office settings. Dropping blood pressure and a sudden decrease in heart rates are fatal if the office is not armed with proper emergency equipments.

In order to perform the operation, the doctors have to suction out the fat by repeatedly stabbing a device deep in the body. This poses a higher risk of puncturing a vital organ by mistake which is why liposuction is coined to be a dangerous procedure. Following the operation, there can be issues related to blood clotting as the patients are discharged soon after the process. Since there are no medical professional paraphernalia to monitor the condition, the patient may be victims of liposuction malpractice.

Cosmetic operations can be risky and have the potential for serious complications. A lot of people have the general misconception that, as they do not serve any medical purpose, they are safe and no harm can occur from them. Coupled with inexperienced doctors, unqualified services and improperly trained staff with scarcity of adequate materials, the risks increase exponentially.

As many of these surgical procedures are not done in a hospital setting, there are far greater risks and complications involved such as infections and allergies. Moreover, the doctors often do not convey to the patients the risks and the possibility of potential side effects. Unfortunately, liposuction malpractice can cause serious damages to the patients. They can face life taking infections, numbness, strokes, heart attacks and even deaths in some cases.

Do I Have Any Legal Rights in Such Cases?

If you or someone you know is a victim of liposuction medical malpractice, there may be legal options available for you.

The first step that you should take is contacting a medical malpractice lawyer in your area. Zevan and Davidson are experienced medical malpractice and medical negligence lawyers. We have a well-earned reputation for taking on and winning complicated medical malpractice cases. Schedule a free consultation by calling (314) 588-7200 or by filling out our online contact form.

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