Facial Injury Attorney Miami FL
Facial Surgery Injury Attorney Miami FL
One of the most delicate and precise plastic surgical operations being performed today, include face lift surgery (rhytidectomy), brow lifts (forehead lifts), eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and nose reshaping surgery (rhinoplasty). These surgical operations should only be performed by board-certified, skilled and experienced plastic surgeons. Cosmetic surgeries that involve the face, neck, nose and even the ears are some of the most common cosmetic procedures being performed. As we age our skin, bones and underlying soft tissues (fat and muscle) of the facial area deteriorate causing us to look and perhaps feel older and less youthful in comparison to how we looked and felt just a few years before.
Unfortunately, facial aging is one of the chief side effects of growing older and is usually a gradual process that affects everyone at some point in their life. Many people, especially women dread getting older and incurring the visible facial side effects that aging creates. That is one of the reasons why these types of cosmetic surgeries are so popular with an ever-increasing aged population.
Recovery time for most facelifts is generally about two weeks, depending on the type of cosmetic surgery performed and the condition of the patient’s health and skin. This of course can be longer if there are post-surgical complications. Although facelifts are intended to be long-lasting, natural aging will continue to cause wrinkles and sagging overtime reducing their initial results.
Types of Cosmetic Procedures
FACELIFT & NECK LIFT (RHYTIDECTOMY)
Face and neck lift surgeries are intended to tighten sagging skin and improve muscle tone in the lower two-thirds of the face. Known as skin laxity, this cosmetic procedure reduces the appearance of wrinkles, jowls, double chins and fine lines. Many aging factors contribute to skin laxity, including the effects of gravity, prolonged sun exposure, collagen and elastin loss, any significant weight loss, cigarette smoking, dental decay, pregnancy, menopause, certain medications, genetics, and the lack of exercise all contributing to poor blood circulation and usually the added result of an unhealthy diet.
BROW LIFT (FOREHEAD LIFT)
As we age, our facial brows start to droop, and forehead lines and furrows between the brows develop and deepen. This can give one the appearance of being tired, sad or even angry. Brow lift surgery, also known as a forehead lift, is intended to elevate sagging brows and smooth out wrinkles in the upper facial area.
EYELID SURGERY (BLEPHAROPLASTY)
The tissues in the eyelids over time begin to droop, sometimes causing vision impairment and can create an angry and aged appearance. Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) removes the excess skin and repositions fat and the muscles in the eyelids helping patients achieve a more youthful, refreshed look. In some cases, this procedure can even improve vision.
NOSE RESHAPING SURGERY (RHINOPLASTY)
Nose reshaping surgery (rhinoplasty) is a highly technical cosmetic procedure intended to reposition and reshape the nose. Often times, patient’s op for this cosmetic procedure to reduce the size of or straighten the position of the nose.
CHIN IMPLANTS
Though the least common of all facial cosmetic procedures, chin surgery may involve a chin realignment or require implants to achieve a more appealing look. Many patients believe that the chin is one of the main facial features of the face and responsible for creating symmetry and harmony. A weak or receding chin can create an unbalanced facial look. Chin augmentations use implants (dermal filler) to increase the projection and shape of the chin. This can also enhance other features of the face such as the mouth, jawline, and even the nose.
EAR SURGERY (OTOPLASTY – EAR PINNING)
Ear surgery (otoplasty) can reposition the ears back toward the head by reshaping the cartilage of the ear to create a more natural ear appearance. Many people elect to reduce overly large ears, which many times gives the appearance of the ear protruding from the head.
Cosmetic Injuries
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Injured By a Plastic or Cosmetic Surgeon?
If you or a loved one have been injured due to a botched cosmetic surgery procedure, contact Chris Shakib today for a free consultation. We have recovered millions for patients who have been severely injured due to negligent plastic surgeons.
Complications & Risks
Cosmetic facelifts rank among the top most desired and aesthetic (beauty and appearance enhancement) surgical procedures performed in the United States with more than 150,000 performed annually. Unfortunately, certain complications can arise if the procedure is performed by an untrained, unqualified, poorly skilled or inexperienced cosmetic surgeon. A botched facelift, performed by a negligent cosmetic surgeon, can lead to significant complications, including both aesthetic and medical issues.
These types of complications can develop because of multiple factors, including but not limited to, the surgical experience of the cosmetic surgeon, the required surgical technique chosen by the cosmetic surgeon, the post-operative care provided by the surgical facility in which he or she practices and other factors.
Some of the major complications include:
Visible Hypertrophic Scarring
An improperly performed surgical technique or poor healing can result in noticeable scaring around the ears, hairline, or other areas where incisions were made. This skin scarring can also be present due to too much collagen being deposited at the site of the treatment.
Asymmetry
Uneven pulling or excessive tightening of the skin can result in facial asymmetry, where one side of the face looks different from the other.
Nerve Damage
During surgery there is a risk of excessive damage to facial nerves which can lead to permanent numbness, tingling, or even loss of sensation in the face.
Pain and Discomfort
If a facelift is not performed properly, persistent pain, discomfort, or tightness in the facial muscles and skin can occur.
Skin Irregularities
If the skin is not properly repositioned or if too much tissue is removed, irregularities such as dimples, puckers, or folds in the skin may occur.
Hair Loss
If there is damage to the hair follicles, permanent hair loss around the incision sites can occur. This condition, known as scarring alopecia, is where inflammation destroys hair follicles and causes scar tissue to form.
Hematoma
This condition is a collection of blood under the skin that can occur post-surgery and may require drainage.
Infection
Depending on the severity of and complications that may arise during surgery antibiotics should be prescribe to reduce infections.
Facial Expressions
A poorly executed facelift can restrict the natural facial movements, resulting in an unnatural or "masked" appearance.
Psychological Effects
A botched facelift can have profound psychological effects, sometimes lasting long-term depending on the severity of the errors and may include depression, anxiety, or a even a negative body image.
Why You Should Hire Chris to Represent Your Legal Interests!
For over 32 years, Chris has dedicated his legal practice helping injured victims receive financial compensation for injuries sustained by the negligence of others. All medical practitioners have a responsibility to their patients to provide acceptable, quality health care over any increased profits they might realize. There are no safe and effective shortcuts when it comes to providing medical care to any patient, especially during a cosmetic surgical procedure. Improperly performed cosmetic surgeries are not only avoidable but a travesty, and negligent doctors need to be held accountable for their actions. Many botched facial surgeries produce a life-changing experience for the victim and revision surgery can be both costly and a risky operation.
Chris has helped hundreds of clients damaged by poorly performed cosmetic surgical procedures demand and receive just and fair compensation for their injuries. Although case outcomes are not guaranteed, Chris has been extremely successful in recovering millions of dollars in compensation for his injured clients.
Elective cosmetic procedures of any kind are not cheap and are usually not covered by health insurance.
If you have invested in any cosmetic surgical procedure and feel that the level of care and the expected result has harmed you in any way, you need to give us a call for a free consultation. There are no fees or costs associated with any medical malpractice case unless we make a financial recovery for you.
Investing your time, money and at the risk of your own health, chose a cosmetic surgeon to enhance your appearance or correct a medical condition, only to endure physical complications and the mental anguish that accompanies a botched surgery is just not acceptable. Inexperienced, unskilled, and unqualified cosmetic surgeons should not be allowed to practice medicine and certainly not perform operations that can significantly damage a patient.
These reasons are why Chris fights for so hard for his clients and has received millions of dollars in the process. Each case is reviewed on an individual basis, and case outcomes are not guaranteed. Give us a call for a case evaluation and protect your legal rights.