Woman Sues After Two Breast Surgeries Leave Her With Deformities
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
A 22-year-old woman is suing Clalit Health Services for alleged medical malpractice after two breast surgeries resulted in deformities, asymmetry, and scarring. She claims a corrective surgery also failed to fix the issues, leaving her with a combined medical disability of 23.5%. The lawsuit seeks up to NIS 2.5 million for damages, including future surgical costs. Clalit Aesthetics is reviewing the case.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A 22-year-old woman is suing Clalit Health Services for medical malpractice after two breast surgeries.
- She alleges the procedures resulted in deformities, asymmetry, and severe scarring.
- A corrective surgery also failed to resolve the issues, according to the lawsuit.
- An expert estimates her medical disability at 15%, with potential further surgery costing up to NIS 120,000.
- The lawsuit seeks up to NIS 2.5 million in compensation.
- Clalit Aesthetics is reviewing the claims.
A 22-year-old woman from southern Israel has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Clalit Health Services and a surgeon at Clalit Aesthetics, alleging that two breast reduction and lift surgeries left her with severe deformities, asymmetry, and scarring. According to the lawsuit, a corrective surgery also failed to resolve the issues, and she may require further procedures.
The woman, identified as 'B', reportedly sought the surgeries to address large and sagging breasts. After the initial procedure, she experienced a difficult recovery with significant pain and developed a scar on her left breast, requiring steroid injections. She later noticed her nipples were positioned too high, while her breasts remained saggy, complaints that were documented in her medical records.
Clalit's surgeon offered a corrective surgery, which 'B' underwent. However, she claims the recovery was even more difficult, and the initial improvements were temporary, with the deformities returning. A follow-up examination revealed a hole and discharge under her right breast, along with active, reddish scars. The surgeon noted in her records that the result had reverted to nearly the same state as after the first surgery.
An expert medical opinion from Dr. Or Friedman, a specialist in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery, stated that essential measurements were not taken or documented for the first surgery, leading to the deformities. He also asserted that the corrective surgery was insufficient and added extensive scarring. Dr. Friedman estimated her medical disability at 15% and suggested a further complex surgery costing between NIS 80,000 and NIS 120,000, with no guarantee of full restoration.
A psychiatric evaluation by Dr. Sergei Marchevsky concluded that 'B' suffers from an adjustment disorder with mixed features due to the surgical outcomes, estimating her psychological disability at 10%. The lawsuit claims her combined medical disability is 23.5% and seeks compensation for medical expenses, future surgery costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and loss of autonomy. The lawsuit, filed at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court, seeks up to NIS 2.5 million. Clalit Aesthetics stated they are taking the claims seriously and are reviewing the case.
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