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Cosmetic Surgery Risks

There is no denying the fact that cosmetic surgery has become quite popular in recent years. With so much emphasis on having an aesthetically pleasing physique, many people turn to plastic surgery as a way to obtain the perfect figure and facial features. While the outcome of cosmetic operations is typically favorable, sometimes things don’t go according to plan. There are, in fact, a number of risks associated with this type of elective surgery.

General Operative Risks

Because cosmetic surgeries are just that – surgeries – there are general risks associated with these procedures that anyone undergoing an operation would face. These include the following:

  • Poor reactions to the anesthesia
  • Blood loss
  • Infections
  • Pulmonary aspiration
  • Dangerous drop in blood pressure

All of these complications can have very dangerous consequences, even if they are treated as soon as possible. Patients can suffer brain damage, stokes, heart attacks, pneumonia, or even death.

Risks Specific to Plastic Surgery

Aside from the general hazards of undergoing surgery, there are some complications that may arise as a specific result of cosmetic procedures. The body may react poorly to the adjustments made, especially if the surgeon makes a negligent error. Plastic surgery patients run the risk of suffering from the following:

  • Skin death (Necrosis)
  • Temporary or permanent numbness
  • Seroma
  • Hematoma

If you have developed any of these conditions after receiving plastic surgery, then you may have been the victim of malpractice. An experienced attorney can help you determine liability in this situation.

Contact Us

If you have suffered serious injury or illness as the result of a negligent cosmetic surgeon’s actions, then you may have the right to recover damages. Contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today at 1-800-346-5529 to speak with an attorney about your situation.