What Are Liposuction Negligence Claims?
Firstly, what is liposuction?
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure that aims to remove unwanted fat from a specific area of the body with the use of suction. It aims to contour areas such as the stomach, buttocks and hips, as well as other areas where fat is hard to reduce by exercise and diet alone. It can be done through a variety of methods:
- Traditional – uses one cannula to remove fat from the body.
- Water-assisted – uses a water jet to remove fat cells from the body.
- Laser-assisted – uses laser energy to target and remove unwanted fat from the body.
- Power-assisted – uses a mechanical cannula to break down and remove fat more efficiently than traditional approaches.
What is liposuction negligence?
Liposuction negligence occurs when a medical professional fails to provide an adequate standard of care before, during, and after the procedure. Negligence can result in avoidable complications, pain and suffering, unsatisfactory results, and other adverse impacts on the patient. If this occurs, the patient may be able to make a liposuction negligence claim to compensate for any complications.
Our liposuction surgery claims solicitors are here to help you obtain the compensation you deserve and hold negligent practitioners accountable. Explore our cosmetic surgery claims page for more information.
What Are Examples of Liposuction Negligence?
Liposuction can be a complex procedure with adverse side effects. If you believe that these complications were a result of medical negligence, one of our specialist solicitors may be able to assist. Examples of liposuction negligence include:
- Unsatisfactory results
A practitioner’s poor technique during fat removal may lead to asymmetric or lumpy results.
- Infection
Failing to maintain hygienic and sterile conditions during surgery or providing inadequate aftercare advice can result in avoidable infections.
- Nerve damage
Careless practitioner technique may lead to nerve injury, resulting in long-term numbness or pain.
- Excessive scarring
Aggressive fat removal and improper use of surgical tools can result in lasting scars and skin damage.
- Internal injuries
Negligent use of medical instruments may cause internal organs to be punctured, requiring the need for emergency medical treatment.
- Lack of informed consent
Practitioners who fail to warn of the risks and potential outcomes of the procedure may not obtain true informed consent.
Liposuction Claims Process
At Medical Solicitors, our team of friendly experts are here to help you navigate the process of making a liposuction claim. Before getting started, you need to ensure your eligibility. To be eligible to make a claim, your cosmetic surgeon:
- Used poor surgical technique
- Failed to assess patient suitability
- Failed to offer proper pre-operative and post-operative advice and care
- Neglected to communicate the risks, possible side effects, and expected outcomes
- Failed to maintain a sterile environment
- Caused internal injuries
- Failed to identify and act on complications quickly
Once you know you are eligible to make a claim, we can discuss the following in your no-obligation consultation:
- Any documentation or other types of evidence we need to proceed
- How our team will handle the process of our liposuction negligence claim
- The extent to which the negligence has impacted you
- The amount of compensation you could obtain
- Our no-win, no-fee agreement
After your consultation, our specialist liposuction surgery claims solicitors will begin gathering the necessary documentation to support and proceed with your case.
We understand that navigating the claims process can be daunting, which is why we’re here to support you through it. If you have any concerns about how we will handle your specific case, please get in touch with us to discuss your situation further. You would have our full support and attention.
Let’s Discuss Your Liposuction Claim
Do you believe you have a liposuction negligence claim? Our liposuction surgery claims solicitors are here to help. We have years of experience guiding clients through the process and are confident we can approach your case with compassion and clarity, giving you the confidence to move forward.
To discuss your case, please don’t hesitate to contact us today. The majority of our claims are carried out under conditional fee agreements, so you really don’t have anything to lose by getting in touch with our team.
We can also assist with other types of cosmetic and plastic surgery claims, including rhinoplasty, facelift, acne scarring, breast augmentation, and more.
