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Medical malpractice lawsuits in Turkey

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Legal actions have been initiated in Turkey following complications from aesthetic and corrective medical procedures. In Elazığ, Aysun Alpsoy filed a lawsuit against a plastic surgeon after undergoing four unsuccessful corrective surgeries intended to repair a broken nose. Alpsoy alleges the procedures resulted in permanent disfigurement, including cartilage erosion, burns, and asymmetrical features. In Antalya, Gonca Uzhan has filed a ~~5 million lira~~ lawsuit for 5.064 million Turkish Liras against a doctor and clinic following chin liposuction and endolifting laser ~~treatments.~~ treatments performed in the Muratpaşa district. Uzhan reported that approximately two hours after the procedure, she experienced severe ~~swelling~~ swelling, bruising, and bleeding in her neck, leading to breathing ~~difficulties, which required~~ difficulties caused by a significant hematoma. Because medical staff could not perform oral intubation due to pressure on her vocal cords, an emergency tracheostomy ~~and four days~~ was required to secure her airway. Uzhan spent time in intensive ~~care.~~ care and has filed a criminal complaint against the physician, Dr. A. S. Her legal ~~complaints~~ claims include seeking compensation for medical expenses, loss of earnings, and emotional distress, alongside allegations of nerve damage and hair loss.

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