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The most dangerous time in cosmetic surgery is not on the operating table but in the consulting room, according to Rajiv Grover. He says: “If you look at medico-legal cases that lead to compensation, the vast majority are not because of a medical problem – like you’ve had a facelift and can’t move your mouth very well because the nerves are damaged.
“It’s usually something people can’t put their finger on that has led to a dissatisfaction.”
He says most cosmetic surgery procedures are relatively straightforward, and problems tend to arise when the patient does not see what they expect when they look in the mirror.
“It’s most likely to be when the patient has recovered – but doesn’t have the Nicole Kidman nose they were expecting.
“If you decided to operate on that person and knew they wanted a Nicole Kidman nose and you knew they wanted a Nicole Kidman nose and you can’t give it to them, that’s wrong. The two expectations have to come together and be the same before you have the surgery. If that can happen you will reduce the likelihood of disappointment and compensation.”
Stanek adds, “I think most people are realistic, but some are pretty unrealistic. You really have to try pretty hard to make sure that they understand what you are talking about. Some people refuse to listen to what you are telling them, but if you operate on those people you are very likely to end up in a lot of trouble.”
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