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.
Stritmatter Kessler Koehler MooreThe surgeon removed too much skin from Nasra’s stomach so it was unable to heal properly (pictured)[/caption]
Stritmatter Kessler Koehler MooreShe developed infections around the surgical sites, including on her arm (pictured)[/caption]
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.
The lawsuit, which concluded in June 2022, said the surgeries were “bellow the standard of care” and left Nasra “brutally and permanently disfigured”.
Following the operations, it became apparent that Nasra’s wounds were failing to heal and her breasts and new fat distribution were uneven.
She then developed infections around the surgical sites, which turned into a skin rotting condition called necrosis and oozed yellow puss.
During follow-up visits, the medic complimented her own work and dismissed Nasra’s health concerns by saying she had “sensitive skin” and was a “slow healer”.
According to a a statement from the patient’s attorneys Dr Kristine had also not warn Nasra of the risks involved in performing the procedures on someone with diabetes.
Diabetes can lead to poor circulation, which reduces blood flow to the extremities, like the hands and feet.
This can lead to slower healing and a weaker immune response meaning wounds can become infected easily.
Instead of warning the patient of possible complications, the doctor convinced Nasra the surgeries would improve her diabetic condition.
The medic also failed to advise the patient she needed to quit smoking cigarettes to ensure proper healing.
The lawsuit also says that too much skin was cut off during the surgeries, leading to excessive scarring on the patient.
It also revealed the doctor had used cocktail of oral sedatives during the surgery, instead of general anaesthesia, which lead to caused memory loss in the patient.
The medic had previously used handcuffs and weights to restrain other patients during surgery, it added.
Nasra’s skin necrosis shrunk over time and wounds healed however she remains in “sharp pain to this day.”
The patient has since been granted £10million ($13million) for damages and future losses, while Dr Kristine’s medical license has been suspended.
Stritmatter Kessler Koehler MooreDespite the scars having healed (pictured) she is still in pain everyday[/caption]
Stritmatter Kessler Koehler MooreNasra’s has been left “permanently disfigured” (pictured: scarred arm)[/caption]