How to Claim for Cosmetic Negligence

7 Questions to ask Before a Cosmetic Surgery

• How many times have the surgeon/therapist performed this procedure?
• What board certification(s) do the surgeon/therapist hold
• Where will the surgery take place?
• Is the surgical facility accredited?
• Before performing cosmetic surgery, the doctor/therapist should discuss with you any known risks involved in the procedure.
• If there are alternative procedures available, then these should be explained to you before your commit to the recommended therapy/surgery.
• You should be allowed enough time to think it over and to weigh up the risks of the treatment before proceeding.

What is a Cosmetic Surgical Claim?

Doctors, plastic surgeons, beauty therapists and other practitioners have a duty to ensure your well-being and safety while you are in their care.

If a mistake was made during your cosmetic surgery treatment, you may be able to make a claim for compensation for your injuries and losses.

At Nicholson Jones Sutton our experienced cosmetic negligence lawyers will take the time to understand what you are going through, helping you to get the answers and compensation that you deserve.

Cosmetic Negligence Examples

Our cosmetic negligence team can take on most types of cosmetic surgery and beauty therapy claims, including:

• Botox injections
• Facelifts
• Breast augmentation surgery
• Breast reconstruction procedures after mastectomy surgery
• Breast reduction surgery
• Liposuction
• Nasal surgery
• Chemical peel procedures
• Eyelid surgery
• Tummy tuck surgery
• Laser eye surgery
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Brow lifts
• Ear surgery

Our team has decades of combined experience in dealing with Cosmetic Negligence Claims.

Our Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors Cosmetic Negligence Specialists are sympathetic, understanding, and can help you get the outcome you deserve.

How long After Surgery Can You Claim?

You normally have 3 years from the date that you knew or ought to have known that you suffered injuries and losses because of the negligent treatment that you received.

We would be happy to talk though with you what is needed to claim compensation for cosmetic negligence.

The information that we will need will include the following:

• Your past medical history (we will need to see your GP and Hospital records once we have agreed to help you)
• Whether your condition/symptoms will affect your life in the future.
• Any medical or other expenses or therapy costs you have paid out for or still need to pay for.
• Whether you have raised your concerns with the health professional already and if so, what they have said.
• Details of the therapist so that we can locate them and check whether they have insurance or the assets to meet any compensation that you are entitled to.
• Information relating to how you paid for your treatment.
• Whether you have any previous cosmetic procedure in the last 10 years.

How Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors Can Help You with a Cosmetic Negligence Claim

Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors has a professional and dedicated cosmetic negligence team with decades of combined experience in dealing with Cosmetic Negligence Claims.

Leanne, Barry, Joanne, Nichola and Karen will take the time to understand what you are going through in this difficult situation, helping you to get the answers and compensation you deserve.

If you would like to discuss an issue, please get in touch to arrange a free not obligation consultation. We are available by email or phone.