A WOMAN has won £10million in a legal battle after a ‘botched’ mummy makeover left her permanently disfigured with rotting skin.
Nasra Elmi, from Washington, US, underwent several invasive cosmetic surgeries despite not being a suitable candidate because of her poorly-controlled diabetes.
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Dr Kristine Brecht, a surgeon at Aesthetic Rejuvenation & Spa, Washington, performed liposuction in multiple places, breast augmentation, body lifts, fat transfers and a tummy tuck over the course of two days in September 2020.
Nasra’s “brutally” disfigured face was left “permanently and brutally” after the procedures, the lawsuit claimed.
After the operation, Nasra’s breasts had uneven fat distribution and it was apparent that her wounds did not heal.
The infection spread to the areas of surgery, causing a condition known as necrosis. Yellow pus began to ooze out.
In subsequent visits, she complimented herself and disregarded Nasra’s complaints about her condition by saying Nasra had “sensitiveskin” and was “slow to heal”.
The following is a breakdown of the.The patient’s attorney has issued a statement Nasra also did not receive any warnings from Dr Kristine about the possible risks of performing these procedures on someone who has diabetes.
Diabetic circulation is impaired, resulting in reduced blood flow, especially to extremities like hands and feet.
According to the NHS, this may lead to a slower healing process and weakened immune responses. Wounds are more susceptible than usual for infection.
The doctor told Nasra that the surgery would help her diabetes condition, instead of warning of the possible complications.
The doctor also neglected to tell the patient that she should quit smoking to achieve proper healing.
According to the settlement, the surgery resulted in excessive scarring for the patient because of the removal of too much tissue.
It also suggested the doctor had used cocktail of oral sedatives during the surgery, instead of general anaesthesia, which lead to caused memory loss in the patient.
It added that in the past, the doctor had used handcuffs or weights to restrain another patient during surgery.
Nasra’s skin necrosis shrank over time, and her wounds began to heal. However, she continues to experience “sharp” pain.
The patient has since been granted £10million ($13million) for damages and future losses, while Dr Kristine’s medical license has been suspended.
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