Eyelid Surgery Claims

When you pay to have an eye lift, you expect to be left with an improved aesthetic appearance. What you don't expect is to suffer a defect that causes long-term complications. However, it does unfortunately happen, and when it does there could be grounds for a medical negligence claim.

Negligent eye lifts

An eye lift, known medically as a blepharoplasty, is used to remove excess skin, fat and muscle around the eyes. It is considered a safe procedure, and as long as a qualified plastic surgeon is employed, there should be little room for complication.

Nevertheless, there are occasions when things go wrong. This is much more likely to occur if the surgeon is not on the Specialist Registrar kept by the General Medical Council (GMC). Indeed, it is not unusual for surgeons to offer eyelid surgery even though they do not have the necessary qualifications.

Even so, there is still the possibility that you will suffer a complication, even if your surgeon has the recommended accreditation. This is because all surgery carries certain risks. You should be fully informed of these well in advance of your operation. If you are not properly advised about the risks and a problem does arise, there could be grounds for a 'failure to obtain consent' claim. This means that you consented to surgery without being fully aware of the risks involved. This will be considered negligent on the part of the surgeon, and you will therefore be entitled to make a claim.

You will also be able to make a claim if the complication can be attributed to surgical error. For example, if your surgeon and his team fail to display the skill and expertise expected of a plastic surgeon during your operation, and this causes you to suffer a botched eye lift, you will be considered the victim of medical negligence. This means that your surgeon provided a substandard level of medical care, causing you to suffer an injury. You will then be in a position to make a claim.

Compensation for a botched eye lift

If you would like to claim compensation for a botched eye lift, you need to speak to a solicitor who specialises in medical negligence claims. This will help you to clarify your legal position, allowing you to establish whether or not you are able to pursue a claim. To find out more, please contact us as soon as possible. Medical negligence claims must be made within three years of the event, so it is important not to delay when seeking professional help.

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