Do I Have a Shot at Compensation From Planned Parenthood? (Disfigurement from Procedure)?

I contracted condyloma (commonly referred to as genital warts) from a sexual assault. I went to Planned Parenthood for treatment. I inquired as to what treatments they had available and the medical assistant suggested that I do a TCA peel. I asked if it could cause any complications and she said "No." While the nurse was performing the procedure, I asked her whether there were any risks. She replied "No, I’ve never seen anyone have any problems from this."

After the procedure, my labia majora turned dark grey for a week. Afterwards, the skin severely sagged 2 inches. For lack of a better term, it has a ‘camel toe’ appearance and I cannot wear a bikini without worrying about the huge buldge in my private area.

At the very beginning of the metting with the medical assistant, she asked me to sign a form. I was naive and quickly signed, because I was so incredibly nervous and embarassed. It had this line in it. "I have been given information about the test(s), treatment(s), procedure(s), contraceptive method(s), to be provided, including the benefits, risks, possible problems/complications and alternate choices."

However, because both the medical assistant and the nurse told me there were no risks, I believed them. How am I to know that the clinician has thouroughly told me all of the risks when I have no idea what the risks were? I had no idea what a TCA peel even use. I had no idea it was going to sting so bad and hurt for two hours after the procedure.

I am having surgery in about 3 weeks. My surgeon has taken pictures of my genitals and they look absolutely disgusting.

Should I consult with an attorney? What are my chances?

Ok, what is your deal? You have asked this exact same question under your name five times before (this is the SIXTH time you have ask the same question). I think you actually have more than one account, if you are also "Give Me Some Hope" and "Maria," then this is your 25TH TIME ASKING THE SAME QUESTION.

Talk to an attorney: Sounds like it’s probably negligence and it’s certainly lack of informed consent.