If an error occurs during a plastic surgery procedure, some surgeons may offer to “fix the problem” in a subsequent operation. However, you should be careful before allowing the same surgeon to perform corrective surgery, especially if you think the error could be due to negligence or lack of skill. Be sure to seek the advice of a qualified (and board-certified) facial and dermatological plastic surgeon, perhaps even one who specializes in exactly the type of surgery you underwent. You may need to seek a second opinion at one of the larger medical centers to find a plastic surgeon who specializes in a specific type of plastic surgery.
Ideally, you and your doctor should be on the same page long before any cosmetic treatment or plastic surgery procedure you plan to have. If the poor prognosis of plastic surgery is not related to scarring or the need for an additional procedure, it's important to keep in mind that even the best plastic surgeons have complications. However, you should thoroughly document all of your communications with the surgeon and his office. All cosmetic surgeons have been contacted by patients who are not satisfied with the results of their treatment. If talking to your surgeon has proved futile and you still feel that there is a problem, seek a second opinion.
If you're considering corrective surgery, another option is to see another surgeon who specializes in corrective surgery. If you're still not satisfied after talking to the surgeon and letting your wounds heal completely, consider filing a complaint with your state's medical board. Whatever you do, don't make irrational and quick decisions or burn bridges with your surgeon. As long as you haven't filed a complaint with a medical board, left a bad review online, or angered the surgeon, the surgeon will likely agree to your request for corrective surgery to fix the unwanted result of your treatment.
Once you've exhausted all options with your surgeon and the surgical area has finished healing, consider seeking an expert in reconstructive surgery. These are some of the reasons why people are victims of failed plastic surgeries by choosing the wrong plastic surgeon in good faith, leaving them dissatisfied with the outcome. If you're thinking about having a second (or third or fourth) surgery to correct the problem, consider seeing a surgeon with extensive training and experience in reconstructive surgery. If you don't document your communications, it could prevent you from pursuing a legal remedy against your surgeon.
All of these factors make the decision to choose the right plastic surgeon this time for a revision procedure stressful...
