Plastic Surgery Malpractice
A new documentary entitled “America the Beautiful” examines the world of plastic surgery and the complications that could arise from what many consider to be simple procedures. The New York Daily News reports on medical malpractice issues that have come from botched plastic surgery.
Former "Today" show guest host Mary Nissenson had a brow-lift at 42 and, 12 years later, is still in agony.
"This man took my entire face off," explains Nissenson in the film, who says she opted for a surgeon with a "tremendous reputation."
"From the second I opened my eyes, the agony was so extreme, so excruciating. I wanted to kill myself that second," she says flatly.
Dr. Richard D’Amico, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, gives some tips to think about should you be considering plastic surgery:
He suggests taking the following three steps; "First, look for an ASPS certified surgeon." The American Society of Plastic Surgeons Web site(plasticsurgery.org)is a user-friendly resource for starting your search.
Second, check out accredited facilities where the surgery will be performed, at online resources like the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Web site (aaaasf.org).
Finally, ensure you have a thorough preoperative evaluation, including laboratory tests. Sometimes, even if the procedure is done properly, pre-existing conditions may be a detriment in recovery.