Is This a Malpractice Case?

hello i had a breast augmentation 5 months ago. i already was a dd cup size (natural) since i did not want a breast lift doctor said he could correct it with a 500cc implants and so we did the surgery. a month ago the implants became saggy and then he decided to do a full breast lift but just right before the surgery changed mind and just performed a periareolar. a week after surgery the wounds did get open And still now. is this a malpractice

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Is This a Malpractice Case?

No. For there to be an issue of malpractice, there needs to be a violation of the standard of care. There is not a lot of information to go by here, but I read two issues Not doing an operation that you didn't want done hardly seems like a violation of the standard of care. Having a wound healing complication is not outside the standard of care. It is a known risk, without a doubt mentioned in your consent document. Thanks for your question, best wishes. more

Breast Surgery and Malpractice Case?

Thank you for the question. I'm sorry to hear about the complication you have experienced after breast surgery. Unfortunately, this is not the appropriate forum to receive medical legal advice. There is no way, without knowing much more information, of giving you meaningful advice online. Generally speaking, it is important for patients to understand that sometimes (despite best efforts and intentions) complications do occur. This occurrence of a complication does not... more

Improving your result

Hello, It sounds like you have are not happy with your result. Wound infections are usually not malpractice. I would discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon to see if the two of you can reach a goal or conclusion that is satisfactory. There is nothing wrong with getting additional information or advice from other plastic surgeons in your community if that would make you feel more comfortable. All the best, Dr Remus Repta

Wound opened after breast lift, not malpractice

A wound opening after a breast lift, or an infection is unfortunate, though not malpractice. Malpractice might involve a breach in duty to you as a patient, or care out of the standard of practice in your community. A complication is unfortunate, and I will bet your surgeon will see you through.

Doesn't sound like malpractice

Malpractice requires a breach of the standard of care or a lack of informed consent. While the choices made here might not have been the best, this doesn't necessarily equate to malpractice and neither does a wound problem. If you're still concerned, consult with an attorney.

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madeyyali 9 Oct 2012

I am not looking for legal advise just wanted to know if it was mu body rejecting the implants or the docotr has some fault on it... I will never proceed against a doctor....