# New York Plastic Surgery Malpractice Attorney - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm - / - Medical Malpractice - /medical-malpractice - Hospital Negligence - /medical-malpractice/hospital-negligence - Plastic Surgery Malpractice ## New York Plastic Surgery Malpractice Attorney If your cosmetic surgery caused serious injury, you may have rights to a malpractice claim against the responsible surgeon or health care provider. Speak with a cosmetic surgery malpractice lawyer today to discuss your rights. 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Whatever procedure you choose, liposuction, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, face lifts, or botox injections, you put your trust in the plastic surgeon and the health care professionals to take care of you and keep you safe during your medical procedure. Unfortunately, some cosmetic procedures end in trauma, serious injury, or even deformities, disfigurement, and in tragic cases, wrongful death. At times like this, it’s important to have a New York plastic surgery malpractice lawyer that you can trust. If you think that you have been the victim of plastic surgery malpractice and are wondering if you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit, the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm can help. Our medical malpractice lawyers will give you a free consultation and we will review your case to determine if you have a viable claim. Call [**(212) 869-3500**](tel:+12128693500) or contact us online for a free case evaluation. ## How Our Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice Attorneys at Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm Can Help The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm has handled thousands of medical malpractice cases for over 40 years. Our medical malpractice attorneys are ready to help you if you’ve suffered an injury as a result of negligent medical care during a surgical procedure. We have helped hundreds of our clients get financial remuneration, many times, in the millions of dollars, because we are dedicated to achieving justice for our clients. Our personal injury lawyers value the attorney-client relationship and we can help when the unimaginable happens. [Meet Our Attorneys](https://www.fuchsberg.com/about-us) ## Common Plastic Surgery Malpractice Cases in New York Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, doctor, or health care worker fails to follow the recognized standard of care resulting in injury to the patient. It is expected that doctors have a duty of care to patients that are considered acceptable by other health care professionals. If an injury occurs and the patient can prove that the injury resulted because the doctor failed to provide a reasonable standard of care, the patient may have a malpractice case. Here are some common medical malpractice types: - **Excessive Scarring:** Surgeries may typically leave a scar, but you would not expect one after getting plastic surgery. After all, you get plastic surgery to improve your appearance not to leave a scar. If you have excessive scarring after your plastic surgery, your doctor may have been negligent. - **Botched Nose Jobs:** Rhinoplasty, otherwise known as a nose job, is a reshaping of the nose for a different appearance. If your surgeon caused injury, infection, or disfigurement because of negligence, you may be eligible to file a malpractice claim.**‍** - **Nerve Damage:** After your surgery, you might feel tingling, numbness, or a complete loss of sensation in the area where the surgery was performed. In this case, you may have suffered nerve damage. If the nerve damage was caused as a result of medical malpractice because your surgeon was insufficiently careful, you may have a case. - ‍**Persistent Pain:** If you have pain after your surgery that lasts longer than six months, it’s considered chronic pain. If your doctor knows you have been suffering from chronic pain, your doctor may try to control the pain by prescribing prescription medication. Some of these pain medications are highly addictive. If you become addicted to the medication, you may be able to claim malpractice.**‍** - **Leaving Surgical Instruments Inside the Patient’s Body:** It almost seems unbelievable, but doctors do sometimes leave surgical instruments inside the patient’s body. If this happens, further surgeries may be needed to remove the instrument. This can lead to a longer recovery time, higher medical bills, and a possible malpractice suit on the part of the doctor.**‍** - **Potentially Fatal Infections:** Hospital-acquired infections are common and, if undiagnosed and untreated, can lead to more serious conditions like sepsis. If the hospital failed to follow the proper practices to prevent infections, a medical malpractice case can be brought against it.**‍** - **Anesthesia Errors:** A number of different errors can be made by an anesthesiologist that can result in medical malpractice. These include administering the wrong dose of anesthesia, administering the wrong type of anesthesia, or failure to put the patient under anesthesia. team ## Speak With a Plastic Surgery Malpractice Attorney [View All Team Members](https://www.fuchsberg.com/attorneys) reviews ## contact us Get a Free Case Evaluation from Our Plastic Surgery Malpractice Lawyers in NYC Contact our personal injury law firm immediately for legal representation to get your questions answered and for sound legal advice. The consultation is ALWAYS free. We can answer your questions and help you decide what steps to take next. There are no fees unless and until we recover compensation for you and your family. Based in New York City, our New York medical malpractice attorneys work with individuals and families of those injured in Manhattan Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, and Long Island. We invite you to learn more about why clients choose us. To speak with one of our top medical malpractice lawyers in New York, call [**(212) 869-3500**](tel:+12128693500) or complete the free case evaluation form below. - We are available to you 24/7 - Compassionate in our approach - Don’t pay unless we win FAQ ## Frequently Asked Questions When a surgeon performs a procedure improperly, disregards a patient’s health risks, causes nerve or tissue damage through negligence, or fails to obtain informed consent, a poor outcome can be malpractice rather than a known risk. - When is plastic or cosmetic surgery considered malpractice? **No.** Dissatisfaction with appearance alone is usually not malpractice; there must be a deviation from accepted surgical standards that caused harm. We evaluate the records and expert opinion. - Does a bad cosmetic result automatically mean malpractice? Most medical malpractice lawsuits must be filed within 2.5 years of the negligent act under CPLR 214-a. Claims against public hospitals can require a notice of claim within 90 days, and special rules extend deadlines for children, so confirm your timeline early. - What is the deadline to file a medical malpractice claim in New York? Value reflects the severity and permanence of the harm, past and future medical costs, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering. New York places no cap on these compensatory damages. - How is the value of a plastic surgery malpractice case determined? resources ## Our Latest Medical Malpractice Insights --- Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm — [https://www.fuchsberg.com/medical-malpractice/plastic-surgery-malpractice-attorney](https://www.fuchsberg.com/medical-malpractice/plastic-surgery-malpractice-attorney)