Cosmetic Surgery Claims – How Much Compensation For Negligent Surgery?

Over the years, cosmetic surgery has become much more accessible to everybody. Some people undergo cosmetic surgery to rectify birth defects, while others choose it for aesthetic enhancement. Common procedures include Botox injections, breast implants, and cosmetic dentistry. While many are happy with their results, cosmetic surgery treatments can sometimes go wrong. Importantly,if you’ve been injured due to a negligent cosmetic surgeon, you may be eligible to make a cosmetic surgery claim for compensation.

In this cosmetic surgery claims guide, we’ll explain when a compensation claim may be viable following negligent treatment, and how the claims process works.

Our team of specialist solicitors may be able to help you claim if you’ve suffered an avoidable injury following cosmetic surgery gone wrong. Claims can include both physical and psychological injuries. If your case is taken on, a solicitor will be appointed to work for you on a No Win No Fee basis.

Please call when you’re ready to begin or continue reading for more advice on making a cosmetic surgery claim for compensation.

Am I Eligible To Make A Cosmetic Surgery Negligence Claim?

Whether you’re undergoing plastic surgery or dermal filler treatment, you expect that the practitioner or surgeon performing the procedure will ensure your safety. This is because they have a duty of care to carry out the treatment competently. Therefore, if you’ve suffered harm as a result of the surgery, you may be eligible to make a claim if:

• The cosmetic surgeon acted negligently; and
• You were harmed or made ill due to their negligence.

You’ll also need to prove that the negligence directly caused your suffering, which we’ll explain how to do in a later section.

Something Else To Consider When Cosmetic Surgery Has Gone Wrong

Before any cosmetic surgery, your surgeon must conduct a thorough consultation with you. During this meeting, they are required to explain the risks of the procedure as well as any alternative treatments. Consent must be obtained in a two-stage process, with a two-week cooling-off period between the stages to give you time to reflect on your decision.

If you did not receive a consultation or there wasn’t the opportunity to consider your decision, the surgeon may have acted negligently. This could be another valid reason for seeking compensation.

For free legal advice about making a claim, call us today. If your cosmetic surgery claim is accepted, your solicitor will present your case clearly and concisely to try and ensure you are fully compensated for your suffering.

What Types Of Cosmetic Surgery Negligence Could I Claim Compensation For?

All cosmetic surgery procedures carry some inherent risks that can affect your health or appearance. These risks should be explained to you as part of your procedure. Importantly, even if you sign a waiver before treatment, you can still seek compensation if the procedure was performed negligently and resulted in harm.

The list below shows some of the most popular cosmetic surgery treatments that might lead to a compensation claim if they’re performed incorrectly:

If you’ve been injured due to a cosmetic surgeon’s negligence, it’s important to seek medical attention. This will mean that you’ll have medical records that can be used to show how you suffered if you decide to claim compensation. Additionally, if cosmetic surgery goes wrong, your solicitor could arrange a medical review to assess the cost of any remedial treatment required.

What Types Of Cosmetic Surgery Injuries Could I Claim Compensation For?

While we can’t realistically list all of the numerous injuries that could be claimed for following botched cosmetic surgery, you could potentially claim for:

• Physical injuries such as scarring.
• Allergic reaction to medication.
• Blood clots.
• Burns injury.
• Psychological injuries such as anxiety and distress.
• Infection (which can result from poor hygiene or improper procedures)
• Nerve damage leading to numbness or loss of sensation.

Don’t worry if your injury isn’t listed. Our specialists will still be able to advise you based on your specific injury.

How Much Compensation For Botched Cosmetic Surgery Could I Claim?

There isn’t a set amount of compensation for cosmetic surgery claims as they can vary significantly depending on the specific details of the case. Because of this, there are various factors used to determine how much compensation for botched cosmetic surgery will be awarded. They include:

• The level of pain caused by your injuries.
• Whether the injuries are visible or hidden (for example, a facial scar may have a greater impact than scarring from a botched tummy tuck).
• How the negligence has affected you financially (for example, have you lost any income or paid for medication to relieve your symptoms?).

If you contact our personal injury team, they’ll arrange for a solicitor to provide a personalised compensation estimate after reviewing your case. You can reach us 24/7 for free legal advice via phone, live chat, or by filling in a call-back form for a time that suits you.

Cosmetic Surgery Compensation Amounts Guide

While this guide can’t tell you exactly how much your injuries are worth, the small sample of settlement amounts below demonstrates what compensation could be paid for certain injuries from negligent cosmetic surgery.

• £2,080 to £36,720 in compensation for minor facial scarring to significant facial scarring.
• £2,890 to £27,740 compensation for varying degrees of scarring on the body, arms and legs.
• £1,880 to £23,270 compensation for less severe psychological injury to moderate psychiatric damage.

If your injury isn’t shown above, please use our compensation calculator.

Please note that any payout amounts displayed are for guidance only. There is no guarantee of how much compensation will be paid if your case is successful.

Evidence To Support A Cosmetic Surgery Claim

When making a cosmetic surgery negligence claim, gathering strong evidence is vital. Therefore, to help demonstrate what went wrong, who was responsible, and how you’ve been affected, you could:

• Take photographs of any visible injuries.
• If you have any “before” photos, these can help show changes or issues caused by the surgery, such as unexpected scarring.
• Ask anybody who might have been with you if they’d be willing to provide a witness statement.
• Collate any emails, leaflets, or other materials that you were given prior to the cosmetic surgery.
• Report your injuries to the company that performed your treatment (in writing).
• Seek medical advice at a GP surgery, minor injuries unit, or A&E.
• Make a note of any costs or financial losses you’ve incurred because of the treatment.

If you have any evidence for your cosmetic surgery claim already, please call our team for a free review. Any advice given is on a no-obligation basis so there is nothing to lose by calling.

Time Limits For Claiming Cosmetic Surgery Compensation

Personal injury and medical negligence claims usually have 3-year time limits. Therefore, when making a cosmetic surgery claim, you’ll typically need to act swiftly so that you don’t lose compensation because your claim was started too late.

In most cases, the 3-year time limit begins on the date of the cosmetic surgery. However, if your injury or illness is only linked to the surgery at a later date, the 3-year period could start from the date of knowledge (when you became aware of the issue).

Ideally, you should contact a medical negligence solicitor as soon as possible to give them plenty of time to build a medical negligence claim.

For a free review of your case, please contact us today. We’ll review your cosmetic negligence claim on a no-obligation basis and provide legal advice about your options.

Do I Need A Solicitor To File A Cosmetic Surgery Claim?

It’s vital to get the cosmetic surgery claims process right because you only have one chance to claim. In other words, once a settlement is reached, you cannot request more compensation later on. For this reason, we believe that having a specialist cosmetic surgery solicitor handle your claim is highly beneficial. Their expertise and legal knowledge can significantly improve your chances of success and could mean you receive more compensation as well.

Our team of experienced solicitors has been helping clients with personal injury and cosmetic surgery claims for years. If your claim is taken on, they’ll try to ensure you are compensated for all aspects of your suffering. What’s more, they’ll represent you on a No Win No Fee basis so you won’t pay any solicitor’s fees if the case is unsuccessful.

Starting The Cosmetic Surgery Claims Process

If you’d like a specialist to consider your case today, call us on 0800 6524 881.

Alternatively, please fill in a call-back form for a time that suits you, or contact a claims advisor 24/7 via our live chat.

Whether or not you choose to proceed with a claim, you’ll receive free legal advice, and all your options will be clearly explained. Rest assured, we’ll make the cosmetic surgery claims process as straightforward as possible from start to finish.