Cosmetic Surgery Claims

If you’ve had cosmetic surgery and the procedure went wrong, we understand that you may be left suffering both physical and emotional pain. Our lawyers are here for you if errors have caused you to experience undesirable results after cosmetic treatments.

Our medical negligence experts could help you make a compensation claim if:

You didn’t receive enough information about the risks of your procedure
Your treatment wasn’t performed to the expected standard
A defective product was used (such as a faulty or damaged implant)
You didn’t get the right aftercare

The consequences of negligence can be devastating, causing physical and emotional suffering. By making a cosmetic surgery compensation claim, we can help you get funds to pay for corrective treatments and to fund any counselling you might need.

You can rely on our experienced cosmetic surgery solicitors for professional advice based on your circumstances. It’s likely that you can make your plastic surgery claim using a No Win No Fee agreement*, which means that you won’t have to pay any legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful.

To find out more about how our lawyers can help, call us on 0800 121 6567 or contact us online to set up a free initial consultation.

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What Are The Risks Of Cosmetic Surgery?

All forms of cosmetic surgery have risks which can affect both your health and your appearance. Complications can happen even when negligence isn’t involved, but knowing that someone’s medical errors are the cause of your suffering can make dealing with your problems even more upsetting.

It’s worth noting that it can take several months to recover from a cosmetic procedure, and some problems will heal naturally over time. However, sometimes these issues don’t go away leaving you with permanent and unattractive results.

If your surgeon didn’t conduct your procedure properly (or didn’t provide appropriate aftercare) you might be able to make a claim. We’re here to help if you experienced errors during the following treatments:

Breast augmentation (enlargement) – creases can develop around the implants, they can lose their shape and may also rupture causing lumps, swelling and tenderness. Excessive scarring may also result and wounds might also become infected.
Breast reduction – results can sometimes be uneven with the nipples being asymmetrical. Sensation can also be lost in the nipples plus scarring can be excessive and may get infected.
Facelift (rhytidectomy) – your face may feel swollen, stiff and numb plus your eyes and other facial features can appear asymmetrical.
Liposuction – the area where the fat was removed can become lumpy and uneven, sometimes feeling numb for several months. The skin can also change colour.
Nose job (rhinoplasty) – you can experience difficulty breathing, especially if your nose begins to collapse. Your nose could also bleed heavily.
Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) – you can feel a pulling sensation when you try standing straight and the area may feel numb. Excessive scarring can result and may require further surgery.
Eye lid surgery (blepharoplasty) – your vision can become blurred and bleeding can happen behind your eye, in rare cases causing blindness. The eyes can also look asymmetrical and your lower eye lid can sag.

To find out more about how we can help, contact our team today on 0800 121 6567.

What Are The Risks Of Non-Surgical Treatments?

Procedures such as Botox and fillers can change your appearance without the need for surgery. However, these treatments aren’t as tightly regulated meaning there’s often a higher chance of mistakes being made.

We’re here for you if the practitioner treating you didn’t conduct your procedure properly. Problems can be caused in a variety of circumstances, such as when guidelines aren’t followed, when your health information isn’t checked, when appropriate aftercare isn’t provided and when faulty equipment is used.

Complications that can occur include:

Dermal fillers – rashes, swelling, itching and bruising car occur. The filler can also move away from the intended area and you can suffer allergic reactions which may lead to anaphylaxis. Lumps can form under the skins and filler can also block blood vessels, resulting in the surrounding tissue dying.
Botulinum toxin injections (including Botox) – your facial features around the injected area can become weak and may droop. You can also suffer from blurred or double vision and experience breathing difficulties.
Chemical peels – superficial peels, medium peels and deep peels can cause similar complications including scarring and infection. Your skin might also appear lighter or darker than normal.
Laser treatments – the skin can blister, sometimes causing scarring. Your skin colour can also change.
Microdermabrasion – swelling can result in the treated area and the skin can become red. You may also become more sensitive to sun after the treatment.

Our experienced cosmetic lawyers have handled a wide variety of claims which have resulted from negligent non-surgical treatments. To find out more about how our experts can help, contact us today on 0800 121 6567.

What Can Compensation Pay For?

By making a cosmetic surgery claim, we can help you get compensation which could make your circumstances a little easier. Your settlement would take in to account your pain and suffering and could also help cover:

Costs of any corrective treatment you need
Counselling support
Loss of earnings
Expenses (such as travel costs to hospital appointments)

The amount of compensation you’re likely to receive will depend on a combination of the above factors and the severity of your injuries.

If the organisation responsible for the negligent treatment accepts responsibility early on, we could also help you get access to interim compensation payments. These payments can help cover your ongoing care costs (including corrective surgery) and expenses (such as travel expenses) while we’re working on your case.

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