Making a buttock enlargement surgery negligence claim
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Buttock enlargement surgery, sometimes called a Brazilian butt-lift or BBL, is the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery procedure. However it is also one of the most dangerous.
In a case involving a woman who died during an operation in Turkey the coroner recently concluded that she was not given sufficient information to make a safe decision about the procedure.
The patient died when a clot travelled to her lungs after fat taken during a liposuction procedure was injected into her buttocks. The inquest was presented with evidence that there is more than one death occurring per 4,000 buttock enlargement procedures.
But despite the risks, the procedure is growing more popular, with the cosmetic surgery industry suggesting a 20% year-on-year increase.
It is particularly common for people to travel overseas to have surgery, with Turkey being especially popular. It is marketed as a form of holiday, with prices being much lower than in the UK where buttock enlargement surgery can cost up to, and sometimes in excess of, £12,000.
However, it is important to bear in mind that the reality is not as glamorous as the glossy brochures suggest. Furthermore, there is a good legal reason to be wary about having surgery abroad. If something goes wrong any legal claim will be subject to the laws of the country where the surgery was carried out. We are often contacted by patients who have undergone procedures overseas and would like us to bring a compensation claim for them, but we have to explain that we can only deal with cases where the procedure was carried out here.
While surgery here tends to be safer, medical errors still occur. So, if you need legal guidance on making a buttock enlargement surgery negligence claim then contact our specialist solicitors for a free case assessment and details of our No Win, No Fee funding scheme.