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.
