Pages On: Negligent Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic procedures come in all shapes and sizes, from lip fillers to breast enhancement to face lifts. More and more people have access to cosmetic surgery. However, there is an increasing amount of failed procedures, where clinical negligence has played a part. If you have suffered from negligent cosmetic surgery, you may have a claim for compensation.
Dental nurse carries out botched cosmetic operation
Posted: 21 February 2016
Posted in: Dental Negligence, Medical Negligence, Negligent Cosmetic Surgery
The General Dental Council (GDC) have carried out a misconduct hearing against former dental nurse, 41-year-old Adele Royston, after it was discovered that she had carried out facial surgery on her friend despite being unqualified to do so. The decision was made to have Royston struck off after she took time off her work at Russell Court Dental Centre in Bingley, West Yorkshire in February to carry out the procedure. The surgery involved administering a local anaesthetic to her friend’s face. She then proceeded to cut her face in two places to…
Read MoreBeauty treatment causes stroke
Posted: 10 December 2015
Posted in: Head and Brain Injuries, Medical Negligence, Negligent Cosmetic Surgery
Following a beauty treatment whilst on holiday in Wales five years ago, 51 year-old Elizabeth Hughes from Gosport, suffered a life-changing stroke. The stroke left her with a weakness in one of her arms, as well as problems with her balance resulting in her being forced to retire from her job as a nurse at Gosport’s Royal Hospital Haslar. Mrs Hughes collapsed several days after having a facial at Eastwell Manor and was rushed to hospital where it was discovered that a dissection to the carotid artery was the cause of her…
Read MorePensioner receives compensation for failed cosmetic surgery
Posted: 19 September 2014
Posted in: Medical Negligence, Negligent Cosmetic Surgery
69-year-old Pearl Richman has been awarded over £40,000 in clinical negligence compensation after a facelift caused her to develop a skin condition called necrosis. Mrs Richman underwent the procedure in 2010 but was left with open flesh wounds and a cell injury called necrosis, which causes the premature death of skin cells. Following the botched procedure, Mrs Richman took her case to a country court hearing in April, where the judge awarded her compensation against the negligent doctor. It is believed that the doctor responsible for Mrs Richman’s injuries is still…
Read MoreSurgeon erased from medical register after 75 complaints
Posted: 25 March 2014
Posted in: Medical Negligence, Negligent Cancer Diagnosis, Negligent Cosmetic Surgery
Following 75 complaints made by patients, previously sacked surgeon Dr David Jackson has been removed from the medical register all together. Dr David Jackson was sacked and suspended in 2007 but has not managed to appear before a disciplinary hearing due to poor health. As a result, A Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) has granted him “voluntary erasure”. A spokesperson from East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust said that £651,000 has already been paid out to 15 of his past patients. It is believed that Dr David Jackson has been unable to attend…
Read MoreHealth Ombudsman welcomes cosmetic surgery report
Posted: 25 April 2013
Posted in: Medical Negligence, Negligent Cosmetic Surgery
The Health Ombudsman, Julie Mellor, has welcomed the publication of the Review of the Regulation of Cosmetic Interventions by Sir Bruce Keogh, Health Service Medical Director. The report, published earlier this week, was commissioned in the aftermath of the PiP breast implant scandal, which revealed that there were problems with some aspects of the cosmetic surgery sector, including record keeping, product quality and after care – all of which being types of clinical negligence. The report makes a number of recommendations, including a call for an ombudsman for private health…
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