Plastic surgery covers the treatment and reconstruction of injuries, tissue damage and other conditions affecting the skin and soft tissues. For example, this may include burns, scarring, hand trauma, skin cancer and wounds requiring grafts or reconstructive surgery. McCollum Consultants provides independent plastic surgery expert witnesses for personal injury, clinical negligence and other medico-legal matters. Depending on the case and the expert's experience, opinion may cover injury, treatment, surgery, reconstruction and complications. In addition, an expert may comment on causation, scarring, condition, prognosis and future treatment. Review the plastic surgery experts below to identify a specialist whose experience matches the instruction.
Plastic Surgery Expert Witness FAQs
What types of cases can a plastic surgery expert assist with?
Cases may involve burns, scarring, wounds, hand trauma, skin cancer or soft-tissue injury. In addition, some specialists cover breast reconstruction, cosmetic surgery, microsurgery or complex reconstructive procedures. The right expert will depend on the injury, treatment and clinical issues involved.
What medico-legal issues can a plastic surgeon expert witness address?
Depending on their expertise, a plastic surgeon may comment on assessment, treatment choice, surgery, reconstruction, scarring and complications. In addition, opinion may address standard of care and breach of duty. Where appropriate, it may also cover causation, condition or prognosis.
How do I find the right plastic surgery expert witness?
Send McCollum Consultants a brief case summary and the main clinical issues requiring opinion. We can then help identify a plastic surgery specialist whose experience is appropriate to the instruction.
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