A significant legal case is unfolding involving social media influencer Danielle Mansutti, who has filed a lawsuit against Harley Street plastic surgeon Dr Domenico Mileto, claiming his surgical decisions have cost her both physically and financially. The influencer, who is 30 years old, alleges that her breast augmentation procedure, which involved three operations between December 2020 and May 2021, has resulted in permanent physical deformities and has severely disrupted her career.

Mansutti, who garnered a following of 1.6 million subscribers on YouTube through her makeup tutorials and lifestyle videos, claims that her breast implants were excessively large for her frame. According to court documents, she underwent her first surgery in December 2020 but quickly encountered complications. Following the initial procedure, she experienced issues, particularly with her left breast, which began to droop, leading to a series of corrective surgeries.

During these interventions, it was communicated by a different surgeon that the implants, selected by Dr Mileto, had indeed been too large for her size eight frame, causing significant damage to her chest muscles. Mansutti claims this left her in considerable pain and resulted in asymmetrical breasts, which she describes as having a “disfigured” appearance.

In her legal filings, Mansutti asserts that her experience has had detrimental effects on both her mental and physical well-being, ultimately forcing her to leave the UK and halt her work as an influencer. She is seeking £1.7 million in damages, citing potential lost earnings of approximately £1.4 million as a result of her inability to continue her thriving social media career.

Mansutti’s barrister, Caroline Hallissey, has detailed that the influencer had expressed a desire for a natural breast appearance during her initial consultation in November 2020 and was seeking to upgrade from a 34B to a C/D cup size. The case highlights that Mansutti was presented with various implant sizes, but Dr Mileto allegedly advised her to proceed with the larger 400cc implants, despite her hesitation for such a size.

Dr Mileto’s defence, represented by Matthew Barnes, counters these claims, asserting that the implants used were as requested by Mansutti and consistent with her wishes, as she had provided photographs of her desired appearance. While he did not keep a record of the photographs, he maintains that he offered her an opportunity to try on different implant sizes and even suggested a follow-up consultation if she had any doubts.

The legal proceedings revealed that Mansutti’s dissatisfaction with the results was noted shortly after the surgeries, leading her to seek further medical assistance. A third surgeon eventually removed the implants in May 2021, reportedly confirming that the pectoral muscle on the left side had pulled away from the bone, resulting in ongoing pain and physical repercussions.

As the case progresses, it is noted that liability remains a contentious issue, involving arguments regarding informed consent and the surgical options presented to Mansutti. The court hearings referenced involve plans to call upon various experts, including professionals in employment and breast surgery, to construct a fuller picture of the impact of the surgeries on Mansutti’s career and health.

The case is scheduled for a five-day trial, where these details will be fully examined, giving both parties the opportunity to present their arguments regarding the outcomes of Mansutti’s surgeries and the implications they have had on her life.

Source: Noah Wire Services