The number of people going under the knife is increasing every year and as a result, the cosmetic industry is making huge money and the figure will continue to increase as cosmetic procedures become more common.

Why the increase?

Celebrity culture

Cosmetic procedures are increasing for a number of reasons. Nowadays more and more people are obsessed with celebrity lives and looking good, people (particularly women) read magazines where every page they turn they are presented with an airbrushed, unrealistic photo. People then feel these airbrushed celebrities are the norm and feel under pressure to look the same.

Fillers

As well as the “celebrity culture”, there are more types of affordable procedures available that were unheard of ten years ago. These include fillers such as Botox, which has become extremely popular, and is an affordable treatment. These “filler” treatments don’t involve going under the knife so aren’t as drastic as surgery but do help remove wrinkles and other imperfections, which is why they are so popular.

Affordable

Ten years ago, cosmetic surgery was only for the rich, but now more people than ever are undergoing surgery to enhance their looks. Popular companies offering daily deals are even getting in on the market and offering produces with dramatic price reductions: “Half price liposuction” or “70% off laser hair removal” seem to be among the most popular group-buying online deals.

Common cosmetic surgery complaints

Not being aware of the full implications of procedure: Your surgeon should be transparent and honest with you regarding all risks of your procedure. It is a legal requirement for your surgeon to give you time to weigh up your options before you go ahead with the surgery, should you still decide to after being told the risks and side effects.

Bad results: If you experienced pain during surgery, woke up from lack of anaesthetic, or your procedure did not turn out as expected, then you may have a cosmetic surgery compensation claim.

Severe scarring: In some cases, surgery will leave some scarring, but if the scarring is unsightly or abnormal then you may need to ask yourself whether the procedure was carried out correctly.

Surgeons

A reputable cosmetic surgeon will always make you aware of the risks involved in surgery and will offer you suitable alternatives that aren’t as drastic as surgery. Your surgeon should also be fully-qualified. It’s hard to believe but prior to April 2002, surgeons did not need to be qualified or on a register, so you may find some surgeons do not have the correct qualifications. Since April 2002, all surgeons are required to be on an official register.

Do you have a medical negligence compensation claim?

If you feel you’ve experienced medical negligence during cosmetic surgery you should firstly get in touch with your surgeon or the practice where the surgery was performed. In most cases, your surgeon will be aware of the mistake and will cooperate with you to give you the best possible solution. After all, the surgeon is only human and sometimes mistakes occur, but they should want to put it right and put you at ease. Your surgeon may offer corrective surgery with another surgeon, but if this doesn’t happen, you may need to consult another surgeon or medical negligence lawyer for better advice.

Clair O\’Hara is writing on behalf of Pearson Hinchliffe, specialists in medical negligence compensation including cosmetic surgery compensation.

Clair O\’Hara is writing on behalf of Pearson Hinchliffe (http://www.ph-medicalnegligence.co.uk), specialists in medical negligence compensation including cosmetic surgery compensation.

Author Bio: Clair O\’Hara is writing on behalf of Pearson Hinchliffe, specialists in medical negligence compensation including cosmetic surgery compensation.

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