Cosmetic surgery is on the rise, and that comes as no surprise given the media / social pressure on people and their appearances these days. In particular there is increasing pressure on celebrities to look their best at all times – God forbid them leaving the house without a face full of make-up and dressed in their scruffs – the ‘paps’ would have a field day!
I can certainly see the attraction of surgery, if I had the choice I’d look like Cheryl Cole … I mean, who wouldn’t?! But have the extremes people go to for that “perfect” look gone too far?
Take for example the new reality soap The Only Way is Essex; where cosmetic surgery is the norm as the majority of the female cast have had different work carried out including, nose jobs, teeth enhancements, breast enlargements, and more recently there is even talk of bum implants! Additionally a recent episode screened a botox party where the guests were encouraged to undertake the treatment. Since the show there was reportedly a huge increase in surgical enquiries; presumably individuals wanting to look like the celebrities they see on screen.
This is not to say surgery is wrong. There are a number of reasons people chose surgery; to fit in with friends/family, to stand out in a crowd, to correct imperfections or to alter something that makes them feel uncomfortable just to name a few examples.
My main concern would be the “what if” factor – what if it all went wrong? I guess there is no guarantee of success with this type of work.
The advice I would give to all people considering surgery is to ensure all options are fully considered and professional independent advice is sought prior to making a decision.
If you are one of these people who has had the surgery and the unfortunate has happened, it’s not to say you cannot be compensated in one way or another for your pain suffering and loss of amenity. Just call The Injury Lawyers for a no obligation chat as it could potentially be something we are able to assist with on our Genuine No Win, No Fee agreement.
There are usually certain side effects that can be expected after surgery, so make sure you check any documents you have signed to find out whether you are experiencing just a temporary expected side effect, or whether you believe something has gone wrong. If you think the surgery has been performed incorrectly, or something hasn’t been explained to you properly, you should definitely give us a call.
