As procedures become more affordable, many more of us are electing to undergo cosmetic surgery and beauty treatments.
Yet all cosmetic and beauty procedures come with risks, particularly surgeries, with common complications ranging from
infections and scarring to implant failure or even nerve or organ damage. Unfortunately, these risks have only increased
with the growth of the cosmetic treatments market, with serious concerns raised about industry standards and the dangers involved.
While little can make up for the distress caused if something does go wrong during a cosmetic treatment, we are entitled
to claim compensation for the injuries and loss we suffer as a result of another person's negligence. Damages can be claimed
for the physical and psychological injuries incurred, as well as associated losses and costs, such as for any corrective
treatment or procedures we have to undergo and time taken off work to rehabilitate.
At Scotland Claims, our friendly and dedicated staff are recognised experts in personal injury claims. We always strive to
exceed the expectations of our clients, providing an effective, professional and personal service. Known as leaders in our
specialist practice areas, including cosmetic surgery and beauty treatment claims, our firm continues to grow its reputation
and client-base, helping people get the compensation and justice they deserve. Please contact us for more information.
Types of cosmetic surgery & beauty treatment claims:
- Breast Reduction & Implants Claims
- Ear Surgery Claims
- Facelift Claims
- Hairdresser's Injury Claims
- Laser Skin Resurfacing Claims
- Liposuction Claims
- Nose Reshaping Claims
- Tattoo Removal Claims
- Teeth Whitening Injury Claims
- Tummy Tuck Claims
- Waxing Injury Claims
Whether we want to increase, improve or reduce a part of our body, there are many different types of cosmetic surgeries and beauty
treatments now available to us owing to medical innovations. Unfortunately, this also means that there are many different types of
cosmetic surgery and beauty treatment injuries that can be the subject of a negligence claim, whether caused by wrongly performed
surgeries or treatments or by poor aftercare.
How much compensation for a cosmetic surgery and beauty treatment injury?
How much compensation can be claimed for a cosmetic surgery or beauty treatment injury depends on the nature and severity of the
injuries the error caused, as well as the particular circumstances and prevailing medical opinion surrounding the incident that
caused it. For example, facial scarring can attract awards of between £1,300 and £74,000, depending on the severity of the injury
and age of the injured person. Generally, financial awards seek to compensate the victim for their pain, suffering and the costs
attributable to their injury, such as loss of earnings, loss of future earnings, travel costs and any other expenses incurred,
such as corrective surgery, as a result of negligent cosmetic surgery or beauty treatment.
Making a cosmetic surgery and beauty treatment negligence claim in Scotland
To make a cosmetic surgery or beauty treatment claim, the injury must have been suffered within the last three years and the result
of another person's negligence. Whether or not a mistake was negligent is a key matter when making a cosmetic surgery claim. If
compensation is to be awarded, it must be clearer established that the mistake was avoidable (i.e. the treatment received was below
the standard that could be reasonably expected of a professional in that area of medicine) and directly caused injury.
The specialist personal injury solicitors at Scotland Claims have vast experience helping clients secure compensation following a
beauty treatment or cosmetic surgery mistake or error. We work tirelessly to build a strong claim, gathering evidence and liaising
with medical experts on behalf of our clients. We also have excellent negotiating and advocacy skills that allow us to present our
clients' claims in the strongest terms to secure them the maximum amount of compensation they are entitled to.