Is there medical malpractice in a breast operation?

It is important to know the risks involved in breast surgeries, as well as the possible negligence that may occur during this procedure; in this way you can have a broader view of the legal actions you can take in case of suffering any medical negligence.

Types of breast surgeries

There are different reasons why a person undergoes a breast operation, for example, for some treatment or aesthetic intervention with the aim of improving physical, medical problems or just with the intention of favoring this part of your anatomy.

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The most common procedures are:

• Reductive mammoplasty for very voluminous breasts or to prevent sagging of these.
• Mastopexy with the intention of removing excess fat or excess skin from the breast.
• Repositioning of the breast to its original position.
• Breast prosthesis implants for breast augmentation.

Possible risks of breast surgery

These procedures can generate different damages in the patient, due to a bad practice or aftercare after the operation; these are some of the most common problems:

• Scarring and burns
• Placement of disproportionate implants or poor positioning of these.
• Capsular contracture
• Malformations
• Amputations
• Infections
• Skin damage
• Psychological sequelae or trauma
• Death

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It is crucial that breast surgeries are performed by a team of experts and in case of any damage or complication, seek a professional assessment to know the seriousness of the problem.

Medical malpractice for breast surgery

The vast majority of medical malpractice cases are due to malpractice in aesthetic procedures:

• Implantation of inappropriate prostheses.
• Physiological incompatibilities
• Result different from what was agreed upon prior to the operation.

There are also cases in which medical errors can be perceived:

• Wrong medical diagnosis
• Disagreement with the medical discharge
• Unnecessary operations or interventions
• Malpractice of health requirements and care.
• Infections or allergic reactions

How to generate a medical malpractice claim?

This type of claims need the demonstration of the existence of medical malpractice and the damages suffered by the patient; it is essential to have specialized advice to help generate this file.

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LEX & CO advises and accompanies you

In case you have suffered a medical malpractice for breast operation, you can contact us through our contact form or WhatsApp button. We have more than 30 years helping to generate effective claims for compensation for medical malpractice. At LEX & CO we provide you with the advice you need.

Lic. Carlos Figueroa Rodríguez

Carlos Figueroa Rodríguez, attorney at law at Lex & Co. He has more than 10 years of experience in specialized cases involving medical malpractice and insurance claims. He is a graduate of the Universidad Anáhuac and has a Master’s Degree in Constitutional Law and Amparo from the National Bar Association. He also has a Doctorate in Juridical Sciences from the UCI Mexico. Professional license 6577215.