The below is a non-exhaustive list of what can constitute cosmetic surgery negligence:

• Failure to gain consent or not providing enough information so consent to treatment is informed.
• Using unclean equipment or not scrubbing correctly.
• Scarring.
• Haemorrhaging or bleeding.
• Infections from procedures.
• Nerve damage.
• Burns.
• Damage to organs.
• Leaving medical equipment in the patient’s body.
• Psychological injuries.
• Inadequate follow-up care.

The first step is to reach out to our specialist Medical Negligence Solicitors. We will listen to what has happened to you and take the time to understand the impact cosmetic surgery negligence has had on your life.

If we can help you and you wish to proceed with a compensation claim, we will gather evidence from witnesses to the surgery, as well as expert witnesses who are specialists in cosmetic surgery. We will also organise an independent medical examination if required. You may be nervous about this, but we will ensure you are treated with the utmost respect and sensitivity.

Under the Limitation Act 1980, you have three years to bring a claim. If your surgery occurred when you were under 18 years old, the three year time limit runs from your 18^th birthday, i.e you cannot bring a claim after your 21^st birthday.

Many people choose to get cosmetic surgery done abroad because it is a lot cheaper. However, the standards of safety and regulatory oversight in other countries is often not as robust as it is in Britain. This can result in serious injury, disfigurement, and even death.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim compensation if your cosmetic procedure was done overseas. Please get in touch and we will be able to quickly tell you if we can help.

If we can help you bring a compensation claim, we can represent you under a No Win, No Fee Agreement. This means that you will not pay legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. We can further minimise your risk by organising After The Event Insurance, which will pay any expenses related to your case, such as expert witness fees and the other side’s costs if you lose your claim.

If you win your case, the other side is likely to be ordered to pay most of your legal costs and our legal fees. We will take a success fee in recognition of taking on the risk of your claim, and the percentage will be agreed in advance.

You can be completely confident that there are no hidden costs. As an SRA-regulated law firm, we have a legal duty to be fully transparent with you regarding how much you will pay.

Many clients tell us that claiming compensation is not just about money. They want to understand what happened to cause their injury and get an apology from the private clinic or NHS Trust. Claiming compensation can also result in policies and procedures being put in place to ensure no one else suffers what you have been through.

When it comes to the financial aspect of the compensation claim, most clients use this to fund private corrective treatment and rehabilitation. It can also pay for other expenses related to your injury, such as parking costs, as well as provide an income if you have to take time off work.

Let us advise and represent you on your cosmetic surgery negligence claim. You can trust that we will always be on your side, protecting your best interests, and working tirelessly to get you the compensation you need.

Contact us on 0333 123 1331 or fill in our contact form and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.