What Are Plastic Surgery Negligence Claims?
The number of plastic surgeries performed each year has been steadily increasing since the pandemic, with the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) reporting over 27,000 procedures in 2024. While many of these surgeries are handled by skilled and registered practitioners, the ongoing regulatory issues in the private plastic surgical sector have allowed negligent surgeons to perform procedures that fall well below the expected standards.
Plastic surgery negligence claims are made by patients who have been subjected to substandard surgical practices, resulting in temporary or lasting injuries, illnesses, or financial losses. As most patients seek plastic surgery to enhance their physical appearance and increase their confidence, falling victim to plastic surgery malpractice often inflicts emotional damage in addition to any physical harm.
Regardless of how you have been impacted by surgical negligence, Medical Solicitors will represent every facet of your injury to ensure you receive the appropriate amount of plastic surgery compensation.
When Can I Claim Plastic Surgery Compensation?
From being given insufficient information before your procedure to poor surgical technique resulting in avoidable imperfections or infection, plastic surgery malpractice can happen at any stage in your treatment. You may be entitled to plastic surgery compensation if your surgeon acted in any of the following ways:
- Failed to advise you on all of the available surgical options and the risks associated with each procedure.
- Performed your surgery to an unacceptable standard, resulting in an outcome that was lower than could be reasonably expected.
- Inflicted avoidable injuries due to surgical errors, such as excessive scarring due to poor technique or muscle damage caused by leaving foreign objects in the body after completing the procedure.
- Caused infection due to poor hygiene standards, such as using unsterilised equipment.
- Used defective products during your surgery, such as faulty or damaged implants.
- Provided substandard care during your recovery, such as prescribing the wrong medication or offering harmful advice.
How Do I Make a Plastic Surgery Negligence Claim?
If you or someone you know has experienced plastic surgery malpractice, it is crucial that you get in touch with a medical negligence solicitor so that they can assess the viability of your case.
Once your case has been accepted, your assigned solicitor will need to collect all the relevant evidence, including copies of your medical records and any appropriate witness statements. This will enable your solicitor to calculate the amount of plastic surgery compensation you may be entitled to claim. The value of your claim will be determined by:
- The cost of your plastic surgery.
- The cost of any corrective surgery.
- Any financial losses in association with your surgery, such as lost earnings, losing your job, limited employment prospects, and travel expenses incurred while you undergo additional treatment.
- Any further treatment, including medications, carer salaries, and therapy for psychological injuries.
When your compensation has been calculated, your solicitor will submit a claim on your behalf. While our team of plastic surgery malpractice lawyers handles every aspect of the claims process, we will keep you updated as your claim progresses and help you access any additional support you might need.
Win Plastic Surgery Compensation with Medical Solicitors
Over the past three decades, Medical Solicitors have assisted numerous patients with their plastic surgery negligence claims. Our understanding of medical law is second to none, enabling us to secure the maximum amount of compensation for our clients while challenging substandard practices in the hope of improving the plastic surgical landscape for future patients.
At Medical Solicitors, we are aware of the financial impact that suffering from plastic surgery malpractice can have on patients and their families, not to mention the physical and psychological pain it inflicts. This is why we offer free legal consultations to concerned parties and provide ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreements so that you can access quality legal support regardless of your financial situation.
If you believe that you or someone close to you is entitled to plastic surgery compensation and you need assistance with a claim, please contact us today so that a member of our team can begin assessing your case.
