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Cosmetic surgery compensation claims
Talk to our team of solicitors if you think you've suffered from negligence during cosmetic surgery. We can deal with most cosmetic surgery claims on a no win no fee basis.
In some instances where plastic surgery fails, you could be entitled to make a compensation claim for medical negligence. If you have suffered an injury or poor outcome because of a mistake made during cosmetic surgery, our specialist surgical negligence solicitors can help.
This could be a mistake made during the cosmetic surgery procedure, while preparing for the procedure or during the aftercare.
Common types of cosmetic surgery claims
Common types of cosmetic surgery claims include:
- breast implant surgery claims (breast augmentation claim)
- face and neck lift surgery claims
- tummy tuck and liposuction claims
- nose job surgery claims (rhinoplasty claim)
- breast reduction claims
- nose fillers gone wrong
- eyelid correction surgery claims (blepharoplasty claim)
- brow lift surgery claims
- ear surgery claims
- laser skin procedure claims (tattoo removal and laser hair removal claims)
How can I prove negligence in a cosmetic surgery claim?
Cosmetic surgery negligence claims will need to be investigated thoroughly to be proven. Your surgical negligence solicitor will gather evidence to determine whether the treatment provided by your cosmetic surgeon was negligent. If so, they will then establish what injuries were caused by the cosmetic surgery and whether you’ve lost out financially because of those injuries.
The following evidence is likely to be needed to prove your cosmetic surgery claim:
- witness statements from yourself and anyone else involved
- medical records
- expert reports from medical professionals
- evidence of your financial losses (such as receipts, invoices and payslips)
Your surgical negligence solicitor will collate all the necessary evidence on your behalf to support your cosmetic surgery claim.
How long do I have to make a cosmetic surgery claim?
In the UK, there is a strict time limit of 3 years to make a cosmetic surgery claim. This time limit starts from the date of the cosmetic surgery negligence or from the date you knew your injury was linked to the cosmetic surgery.
Three years is not a long time, so if you have suffered cosmetic surgery negligence, speak to a specialist medical negligence solicitor as soon as possible.
The claims process for cosmetic surgery negligence
Free initial assessment of your case
When you contact us, our specialist team will provide a free, no obligation assessment of your case.
Gathering evidence
If we take on your case, your medical negligence solicitor will gather the evidence and contact the person or organisation you are bringing a claim against (the defendant).
Expert reports
If the defendant does not admit fault, your solicitor will instruct independent experts to prepare reports on your case.
Valuing the claim
Your solicitor will work out how much compensation you should get based on the impact the negligence has had on your life.
Recovering compensation
Your solicitor will start negotiations with the defendant. The next steps will depend on the defendant’s response. If appropriate, they might seek to settle the claim at this stage.
No win no fee cosmetic surgery claims
When we take on your claim, there will be no nasty surprises. Our no win no fee agreements mean that if your claim is unsuccessful, there is no financial risk to you as all your legal fees are covered.
This is done by entering into and complying with the terms of a no win no fee agreement. We'll also ask you to take out and comply with the terms of an After The Event (ATE) insurance policy, when appropriate.
How long does it take to settle a cosmetic surgery claim?
The time it takes to settle a cosmetic surgery claim depends on how complex the cosmetic surgery claim is, and how serious your injuries are.
A more complex or higher value cosmetic surgery claim is likely to take longer to settle. This is because comprehensive evidence will need to be gathered and expert medical assessments may need to be carried out.
If the cosmetic surgeon refuses to admit fault this can also mean the claim takes longer to settle, especially if it goes to court.
How much is my cosmetic surgery claim worth?
The value of your cosmetic surgery claim will depend on how serious your injuries are and how seriously these have affected your day-to-day life. Any financial losses you’ve suffered because of the cosmetic surgery will also be considered for the value of your cosmetic surgery claim.
About Co-op Legal Services
As part of the largest Co-operative organisation in the UK, Co-op Legal Services works to ensure that our clients receive the best legal advice and support services available from our teams of personal injury and clinical negligence solicitors, legal executives and staff.
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and several of our Personal Injury Solicitors are members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
Co-op Legal Services has over 800 staff working in different businesses with offices in Manchester, Bristol, Stratford-upon-Avon, Sheffield and London.
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