Wishing you a speedy recovery and happy healing. It's all looking very promising. And with hubby's help and support you're set for a speedy recovery and a stellar result. Pup looks cute in his head bandage LOL!
I think trying to pursue a legal case for a botched procedure can be extremely difficult to judge. Unless there is irrefutable evidence of malpractice, there is often no definitive medical evidence either way. It is scientifically reasonable to assume some people may have rare and unexpected complications or allergic reactions through no one's clinical fault which (IMHO) lets the mavericks in this industry 'off the hook'. Because plastic surgery is a lucrative business anyone with a MD can carry out a cosmetic procedure. It is not illegal even if the doctor is not trained specifically in cosmetic/plastic surgery.. As ALL the risks appear to be weighted against the consumer and none against the doctor when things do go wrong (unless as I said there is irrefutable evidence of malpractice), it is not surprising that more mainstream medical professionals are offering cosmetic surgery in addition to their general practice. and the unsuspecting consumer who is unaware of the importance of the training required for cosmetic procedures cannot tell the difference. The more savvy consumer may think to double checking their credentials and accreditations to rule out the possibility of falling prey to unscrupulous doctors who rely on people's ignorance or their 'patient's 'trust in them,fully aware that should things go wrong, the majority of consumers do not have the resources to pursue a legal action against them. Many will simply give up the fight feeling they're on a 'dead horse' and that the best thing to do is to get off it and try to live with the consequences as best they can. I have no doubt that there are many good and honorable plastic surgeons but finding them seems to be the problem. The risks are still there but chances are that they are minimized because of their training and experience and should complications happen despite their best efforts can be better handled. The same complications in doctors not trained in plastic/cosmetic surgery may result in a less desirable outcome. Regardless of the outcome, from all the posts I have read of surgeries gone wrong, I have yet to see one post where a surgeon admits liability.
penelopenose - delighted you managed to find a gifted surgeon to fix the botched up job your of the previous incompetent "surgeon". I put this in inverted commas because she does not deserve to call herself that. Not only is she incompetent but arrogant to boot. I think it's outrageous that they can demand such high fees, completely mess up, and blow you away your concerns with a "I love you, you look so beautiful". I wonder if she would have felt the same way if that nose was on her face! The cheek of it is nauseating. Someone should bring in legislation to allow cosmetic surgery patients to pay 50% of their fee before surgery and the remaining 50% post surgery if the surgeon delivers a satisfactory result. I am sure that will make them think more carefully about what they are doing or if they should do it at all. I have had a procedure myself which has left me looking and feeling worse than before. The annoying part is that many of the mistakes I see could have been avoided but I guess when you're on a 'conveyer belt' and the sound of the cash machine is ringing in your surgeons ear chances are you'll be left high and dry? Thankfully, there are still excellent surgeons out there doing good work and I hope they will prosper and the 'mavericks' will be exposed to the world for who they really are. Thanks for sharing and hope you will be entirely happy with your new nose!
rachel6701 - I'm so sorry to hear of your unfortunate experience and the lack of care to which you have been subjected. I find it hard to comprehend why some surgeons feel they can treat their patients this way and get away with it. Can you get an independent assessment from another doctor to determine how you will heal and what results you can expect? I have no experience of cheek implants so I cannot comment. I had a cheek lift without implants which has resulted in uneven cheeks, amongst other things. I have decided not to do anything for 6 months and if things have not improved to contact my surgeon to see how he can balance out the irregularities I am faced with. I hope you can work things out with your surgeon and get some resolution to your problem. Hang in there and don't let it get you down. It may not be as bad once the healing has run its course?
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