subject: Cosmetic Surgery Mistakes - Can A Medical Negligence Solicitor Help? [print this page] Cosmetic Surgery Mistakes - Can A Medical Negligence Solicitor Help?
Cosmetic surgeons are now obliged to acknowledge a code of conduct. This code was created by the Independent Healthcare Advisory Services (IHAS). However it is often the case that this code is not regularly adhered to and this is where medical negligence cases can arise. In 2007 consumer research company Which? Attended the Body Beautiful show in London and saw that the code was not being readily adhered to as there were numerous concerning factors on the stands. Which? Proceeded to report these companies to the IHAS. If you believe that you may have been the victim of medical negligence, then talk to a specialist solicitor to get the compensation you deserve.As well as these example the magazine also saw:- Breaching Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines. Hurlingham clinic and spa gave out a leaflet stating 'rejuvenation is our business". The term "rejuvenation" is generally not acceptable.- Competitions. Is it appropriate to offer cosmetic treatments as competition prizes? MYA promoted a competition to win 50 towards a non-surgical procedure or 200 towards a surgical procedure. Linia advertised their competition in which you could win 25% or 50% off an operation. - Comments and endorsements which are prohibited by IHAS guidelines. MYA showed comments from a Shipwrecked contestant from 2007 (Naomi). The leaflet also featured former Big Brother contestant, Orlaith McAllister.Which? health campaigner Frances Blunden pointed out: "Our research shows a cavalier attitude towards the marketing of cosmetic treatments, which is completely unacceptable. We are continually finding examples of irresponsible marketing from some of the biggest and most 'reputable' names in the industry."Medical negligence is a serious issue that is becoming worryingly common within the cosmetic surgery. Specialised medical negligence solicitors are there to help if you have been a victim of this and to advise.A medical negligence lawyer will be specifically trained in the latest issues related to cosmetic surgery as well as their ethical codes, regulations and obligations. In response of the raising awareness towards negligence in the cosmetic surgery, Which? produced an excellent guide, which appears on their website and which features everything you need to know when considering plastic surgery at http://www.which.co.uk/campaigns/food-and-health/cosmetic-treatments-guide/.If you have experienced a problem with your cosmetic surgery then get in touch with a specialist medical neligence lawyer who deals specifically in cosmetic cases - you could be awarded damages for any injuries or suffering caused to you.
