Cosmetic Surgery Compensation Claim
Whether it is done for cosmetic reasons to improve your appearance or as part of treatment for an injury or illness, demand for plastic and cosmetic procedure s has increased in Australia and has become one of the most under-regulated areas in our society today, as men and women around our country go under the knife of so called “cosmetic surgeons” and plastic surgeons in order to improve their looks and appearance, but far too often end up with poor surgical outcomes and the need to undergo further corrective surgery as result of negligence on the part of their surgeon.
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What is the difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon?
Plastic surgeons undergo extensive specialty training over a course of a decade. Upon completion of this training, they are awarded a Fellowship by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons [FRACS] in Plastic Surgery [FRACS (Plast)]. This is the only formal qualification in Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery that is recognised by the Australian Medical Council. Cosmetic surgery is recognised by the Australian Medical Council as a type or part of plastic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is not recognised as a speciality by the Australian Medical Council.
Cosmetic surgeons do not undertake the same type of training as plastic surgeons. The majority of cosmetic surgeons come from various medical backgrounds and are doctors with varying amounts skills and training. Some cosmetic surgeons do not hold any specialist qualifications and are not qualified by the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.
The main difference lies in the qualifications and regulatory standards between plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgeons. Cosmetic surgery is a subspecialty of plastic surgery, it is part of plastic surgery and all plastic surgeons are cosmetic surgeons but not all cosmetic surgeons are plastic surgeons, because they do not have necessary training equivalent to a plastic surgeon.
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Cosmetic Surgery Compensation Claim
A pain-free process
We aim to make the claim process as simple and stress free as we possibly can for our clients. During your initial consultation we’ll:
- Explain duty of carefulness what’s involved in making a medical malpractice claim for compensation;
- Give you a projected timeline of your cosmetic surgery claims process; and
- Provide an estimate of the value of cosmetic surgery negligence claim.
We can then proceed immediately and work with you to achieve the best possible compensation outcome.
Get a free, cosmetic surgery claim assessment today
For friendly, obligation-free advice on your claim, contact Schreuders today. One of our medical negligence lawyers will review your case and respond with clear, actionable advice, customized to your personal situation and needs. And if you decide to go with us, our standard ‘no win no fee’ guarantee applies.
Talk to a cosmetic surgery claims lawyer
If you think you may have a cosmetic surgery compensation claim, we recommend that you contact us as soon as possible. One of our medical negligence lawyers will discuss your case with you, providing free, no-obligation advice regarding your personal situation.
And in the event that you’re unable to attend an appointment in our offices, we can arrange to meet you at your home, hospital or workplace. If you decide not to become a client, you will not be charged for our services.