Tuesday 30 June 2015

Cosmetic Compensation: Nose Reshaping Compensation Claims

Also known as rhinoplasty, nose reshaping surgery is a highly popular procedure for both men and women that is designed to dramatically alter the appearance of the nose. There are many people who choose to have nose reshaping for purely aesthetic reasons, but some also require the procedure for reconstruction or to improve breathing.
Whatever your reason for choosing rhinoplasty, the procedure itself can cause dramatic changes to your appearance, and as such it is vital that it is undertaken with due care and attention by those in charge.

In the majority of cases, nose reshaping is completed as requested by the patient and has the desired affect. However, there are many cases across the UK each year that fail to meet the desired expectation. It is possible that these poor results are due to unforeseen and unpredictable issues, which could not have been avoided by those undertaking the surgery. It is also possible that the medical team in charge have failed to avoid problems that were already highlighted to the patient before they chose to continue with their surgery, in which case the medical team may not be liable for the aftermath. On the other hand, there are also some cases that fail to meet the required standards due to the fault of the medical team, and it is these cases that may render the patient liable for compensation.

Types of Rhinoplasty Claim

Sometimes the issues discovered after rhinoplasty surgery are short term, expected side affects of major facial surgery. However, there are many occasions when patients are simply faced with the reality that they have not received the level of treatment they deserve. Some of the most common issues leading to compensation claims include:

·         Nasal collapse, which sees the collapse of the bridge of the nose
·         Saddle deformity at the nose tip
·         Breathing problems
·         Asymmetric nostrils
·         Extruding implants
·         Internal bleeding
·         Septum damage
·         Loss of sense of smell

Can I Make a Claim?

The majority of nose reshaping patients are pleased with their results, but if you are one of the few people who feel your surgery has not met your expectations then you could be entitled to make a claim. The first step in pursuing a compensation claim is to contact cosmetic surgery solicitors who specialises in medical negligence claims. With the help of a professional, you could rapidly build a case supporting your claim, and may soon win the compensation you deserve. The second step in making a compensation claim is contacting an independent medical professional who can provide you with the evidence you need to back up your claim and begin making a recovery with the aid of your deserved compensation.

Finally, those who feel they are entitled to compensation should secure evidence of the medical professionals who were treating them at the time of the incident, and ensure that all notes regarding the pre-surgery risk discussion and post-surgery treatment are noted down for use as evidence in court.