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If you have experienced physical injuries or psychological trauma as a result of poor cosmetic surgery due to the negligence of a cosmetic surgeon, you may be entitled to a compensation claim.
The market for cosmetic surgery has increased significantly in Ireland over the last few years; what was once an area of medical negligence reserved for celebrities or wealthy persons has recently become more accessible, affordable, and, as a result, more prevalent in Irish society
With this growth of the market in Ireland, we have also seen a rise in the number of medical practitioners claiming to be specialist cosmetic surgeons – quite often, though, this is not the case. There have been a plethora of new clinics in Ireland offering cosmetic surgery with most people locating these providers online where low prices are used to entice potential customers.
Ireland’s lack of adequate industry regulation has not helped matters in this regard. In response to the ongoing concerns expressed about the safety and quality of cosmetic surgery procedures in Ireland, the Irish Medical Organisation issued a guidance paper entitled ‘Recommendations for patients considering surgical cosmetic procedures’ in 2010.
This document is a good place to start for anyone considering cosmetic surgery in Ireland and we would advise anyone considering the same to read it by clicking on the hyperlinked text.
As well as reading that, the Irish Medical Council would also recommend that prospective patients consult a registered plastic surgeon. To do this, you can verify a doctor’s qualifications and check if a doctor is on the specialist division of the medical register by using the Medical Council’s ‘Search for a Registered Doctor’ facility where you can search by name as well as registration number.
It should be remembered that even relatively ‘small’ procedures, which may not be conducted by invasive techniques can nevertheless cause pain, discomfort and/or serious health problems if they are not carried out correctly.
‘Fast’ cosmetic treatments available such as botox injections, dermal fillers,, and laser treatment are sometimes carried out by establishments selling these procedures for what are relatively low rated but the reality is that they are not monitored, regulated, or controlled and huge caution should be exercised.
It is advisable for you to speak to an experienced team of Medical Negligence Solicitors as soon as possible if you believe that you were not provided with an adequate or appropriate level of medical care, which resulted in you sustaining an injury or illness.
After the consultation with your medical negligence solicitor, he/she will request access to your medical records and engage an independent medical expert to assess your records. The purpose of engaging an independent expert is to establish whether there was any negligence on the part of the medical professional.
Where the independent medical expert is of the professional opinion that medical negligence did occur, upon your instructions, your solicitor will commence the process of issuing legal proceedings in Court against the medical professional and/or hospital.
The legal time limit to make a medical negligence claim is two years from the date of injury or date of knowledge that the injury or illness resulted from medical negligence. For children/minors, the time limit expires two years after their 18th birthday. You may contact a solicitor to discuss your case to advise of the Statute of Limitations applicable to your case.
Any injury suffered during a medical procedure, whether it is physical or psychological, may have long-term effects on the victim and their families. Our medical negligence solicitors have assisted many clients in recovering maximum damages, and we believe in putting the needs of our clients first.
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