Daughter of tycoon settles lawsuit over breast surgery
Kissandra MacAnthony developed complications after she had undergone breast-reduction surgery.
THE daughter of a property tycoon has settled a High Court action for an undisclosed sum over allegedly botched breast-reduction surgery.
Kissandra MacAnthony, daughter of Austin MacAnthony of International MacAnthony Realty, sued Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Ltd (now in liquidation) of Owenstown House, Owenstown Park, Mount Merrion, Dublin; and Dr Samy Malhas, care of MDU services Ltd, Blackfriars Road, London.
Ms MacAnthony claimed that she suffered an infection and that an implant inserted in her right side exacerbated an "asymmetry between her breasts", which was unsightly.
She further alleged that the defendants then performed corrective surgery in a negligent manner, resulting in an unsatisfactory result.
The case was due for a full hearing in the High Court when Ms MacAnthony's lawyer told Mr Justice John Quirke that the case had been settled and could be struck out.
The defendants had denied the claims and the settlement was without any admission of liability.
Ms MacAnthony, of Stepaside Park, Stepaside, Co Dublin, claimed that on October 22, 2004, she underwent treatment for breast-reduction surgery under full general anaesthetic.
She received further treatment on November 16 and 29, 2004. On May 17, 2005, Ms MacAnthony underwent reconstructive treatment at the clinic.
She claimed that during the treatment, the defendants failed to diagnose properly or provide aftercare or follow-up treatment and failed in their duty of care to her.
Infection
Ms MacAnthony said that as a result she developed nipple necrosis and that there was a failure to adequately deal with this condition when it occurred.
The alleged failure to provide adequate treatment when she developed nipple necrosis placed her at risk of secondary infection, she claimed.
The clinic denied that it failed to properly diagnose or provide aftercare or follow-up treatment.
It also denied that its servants or agents failed in their duty of care to Ms MacAnthony.
Dr Malhas denied he failed to advise her of the risks involved in such surgery.
- Tim Healy
Irish Independent
