#CosmeticSurgery #MedicalMalpractice #PatientRights
Hey everyone, I need your advice on a situation that recently happened to me regarding a cosmetic procedure I didn’t ask for. Here’s what went down:
– I had a consultation for cosmetic lower eyelid surgery, which also included fat grafting.
– Less than 24 hours before the surgery, I was told I owed additional money for the fat grafting.
– During the surgery, I ended up getting laser resurfacing on my face without my consent.
– I feel violated, in excruciating pain, and emotionally drained from the experience.
Do you think I should discuss this with the surgeon, the office, the hospital, or a lawyer? What would you do in my situation?
Possible solution:
– Consider discussing your concerns with the surgeon first to see if there was a misunderstanding.
– If needed, seek legal advice from a lawyer specializing in medical malpractice to understand your options and rights.
Let’s discuss and support each other through this challenging time. Your input could help me and others facing similar situations. 💬💡 #SupportEachOther #HealthcareAdvocacy
Before you jump to malpractice, have you had a conversation with your surgeon about this? If so, what did they say? If not, is it possible that laser resurfacing was a part of the fat grafting, and that’s why it’s itemized at $0? Your surgeon might be able to clear up any misconceptions.
You should consult an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice first.
“I did not read through what I was signing at the time” Your fucked
NAL. But work in healthcare.
Talk to an attorney. Yes, you signed a consent but by law the doctor still has to tell you what they plan to do and risks associated with said procedures. I wouldn’t discuss this with that office.
Laser resurfacing is commonly done during a lower bleph. Many doctors do it as part of the procedure to tighten the under eye skin after removing fat pads and fat grafting. The doctor should have mentioned that during your consultation. I’m sorry you weren’t expecting it, it must be traumatic to only realize afterwards.
The fact that it was mentioned on your paperwork that you signed before your surgery, and that laser resurfacing is commonly done during the lower bleph procedure, means this isn’t medical malpractice. If laser resurfacing was a completely standalone procedure that is never done as part of a lower bleph then there would be more grounds.
If you want to discuss this with someone, call the surgeon’s office. Explain how the laser resurfacing that you weren’t expecting made you feel. Feeling suicidal and having an extreme panic attack over this is something your doctor should be aware of. The surgeon needs to make sure they mention that it’s part of the procedure to future patients during the consultation process.
Again I’m so sorry you’re experiencing this trauma. If you continue feeling like you have PTSD over this consider reaching out to a therapist or psychiatrist for help.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. As someone who has had multiple cosmetic procedures I can tell you they are an emotional roller coaster and quite traumatic right after. Also plastic surgeons are usually horrible people but that’s a whole other thread. Please please please know what you’re feeling is totally normal.
My first step would be to try to talk to the surgeon and assertively, not aggressively or passively, tell them what you’re going through. Do you have his/her email? Try to put your concerns in writing (have a friend review before you send) and see what they say back. A good surgeon should be able to explain to you what happened or what their process was or why that happened. A really good surgeon should also be able to go through emotional stages post surgery with you. IF your surgeon ignores you, gets defensive, gaslights you etc then contact a lawyer immediately and also report him/her to the medical board.
I wish you the best of luck and reach out if you need any help. You got this!
EHR can show the changes through an audit trail. Probably can be discovered after an attorney subpoenas the records. Hope you feel better.
NAL – It may be possible that the laser resurfacing was a part of their procedure for like scarring or skin texture/coloring reasons. Ask your doctor and the office about it first, then go from there depending on their answer. They should have at the *very least* told you during your consult and pre-op that it was a PART of the whole thing, so there is still a big problem to be addressed since you weren’t expecting it.
ETA: If they do say it’s “part of the package” or whatever, ask for documentation PROVING that that is the case. To make sure they aren’t just covering their asses.