Tummy Tuck Injury Attorney Miami FL
Tummy Tuck Injury Attorney Miami FL
Tummy tucks, or “Abdominoplasty” is a surgical procedure performed to remove excess fat and skin from the middle and lower abdomen, tightening the abdominal muscles, giving the stomach area a flat, firmer and overall thinner look. Possible candidates who have large fat deposits in the abdominal wall and want to reduce the excess fat and tighten the area may be good patients for this procedure. Additionally, post-pregnant women and women who have undergone a C sections and have loose abdominal skin from their pregnancy may also be suitable tummy tuck candidates. This procedure is usually not recommended for women who plan on becoming pregnant again.
Tummy tucks or an abdominoplasty procedure is considered a major surgical operation, and should only be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon. A highly skilled and experienced surgeon would make a small horizontal incision from hipbone to hipbone, just above the pubic area. This allows any scarring to be hidden from view in underwear or bathing suits. The surgeon then separates the skin from the abdominal wall all the way up to the ribs and tightens the muscles of the abdomen. The lifted skin is then stretched down across the incision and the remaining extra skin is removed to create a tighter, flatter, abdominal look. This effect is achieved by pulling the skin and navel downward into a new position. It also requires a new opening cut for the navel during the tummy tuck procedure.
There is another cosmetic procedure called a mini-tummy tuck or what is also referred to as a mini-abdominoplasty for patients with a smaller amount of fat deposit in the abdominal area. Again, only an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon should perform these types of procedures.
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Tummy Tuck Complications
The objective of investing in a tummy tuck is to achieve a flatter, smoother and more slender shape in the abdomen area. If you have had a tummy tuck procedure and the end result is a lumpy, bumpy or uneven abdomen, this may be signs of a cosmetic tummy tuck procedure being performed improperly. Revisionary surgery might be required to reverse the condition and correct the shape. Additionally, you should seek the advice of another cosmetic surgeon to confirm what you believe has taken place and then get in touch with our office to see if damages and financial compensation are warranted.
The position of the lateral scar should also be low enough to be hidden by a bathing suit or underwear if the tummy tuck procedure was done correctly. Inexperienced cosmetic surgeons might place the scars too high on the stomach, making them harder to hide and a deterrent to exposing that new, smooth and flat tummy you expected to achieve. Again, revisionary surgery may need to be performed to achieve the look that should have been attained in the original surgery.
With all tummy tuck cosmetic surgery procedures, there is a certain amount of risk associated with this delicate surgical operation. Medical providers have a duty to provide what is known as “reasonable care” and they take an oath to “Do No Harm” when providing any medical care especially when performing any surgical procedure. In layman’s terms this means, would another plastic surgeon perform the same medical procedure, achieving different results given the same circumstances?
What Risks Can Tummy Tucks/Abdominoplasty surgeries Pose?
As with any type of major surgery, especially a tummy tuck, certain risks of bleeding, infection and even an adverse reaction to anesthesia are possible. Additional complications include:
Fluid accumulation beneath the skin (seroma)
Drainage tubes left in place after surgery can help reduce the risk of excess fluid. Your surgeon might remove excess fluid after surgery using a needle and syringe.
Unexpected Scarring
The incision scar from a tummy tuck is permanent, but it's usually placed along the easily hidden bikini line. The length and visibility of the scar varies from person to person.
Changes in skin sensation
During a tummy tuck, the repositioning of your abdominal tissues can affect the nerves in the abdominal area, and possibly in the upper thighs.
Poor wound healing or improper suturing
Sometimes areas along the incision line heal poorly and/or begin to separate. You might also be given antibiotics during and after surgery to prevent an infection.
Tissue Damage
During a tummy tuck, fatty tissue deep within your skin in the abdominal area might get damaged or die. Depending on the size of the area, tissue may heal naturally or might require a surgical touch-up procedure.
Navel site repositioning issues
During a tummy tuck, the navel is repositioned, and complications can occur. This part of the operation is critical, an unskilled plastic surgeon might have problems positioning the naval properly.
Why You Should Hire Chris to Represent your Legal Interests
For over 32 years, Chris has dedicated his legal practice to assisting injured victims and their families receive financial compensation for injuries sustained because of the negligence of others. Medical practitioners have a responsibility to their patients and the public at large to provide quality care over increasing their own profits. There are no safe and effective shortcuts when it comes to providing quality medical care, especially during a cosmetic surgical procedure. Improperly performed cosmetic surgeries are one of the most egregious, and life-changing experiences one can undergo, especially when it’s at the hands of a trusted source like a doctor or cosmetic surgeon.
Chris has helped hundreds of victims damaged by poorly performed cosmetic surgical procedures. Although case outcomes are not guaranteed, Chris has been very successful in recovering millions of dollars in compensation for injured clients.
Elective cosmetic procedures are expensive and are not covered by health insurance. Imagine investing your money into a medical procedure to enhance your appearance or correct a medical condition, only to endure physical complications, mental anguish and pain because of an inexperienced, unskilled, or unqualified cosmetic surgeon.
These reasons are why Chris fights as hard as he does for his clients and has achieved many successful outcomes. Each case is reviewed on an individual basis, and case outcomes are not guaranteed. We never charge for costs or fees associated with your case unless we win compensation for you.