As cosmetic surgery procedures become more popular, it is crucial that the medical professionals administering these treatments provide the highest standard of care. Where mistakes have happened and you or a loved one has suffered as a result, you could be entitled to make a compensation claim.
Dermal fillers are becoming more popular in the UK as cosmetic surgery procedures such as this become more affordable. Fillers are used to help ‘fill’ out facial lines, or plump up areas such as lips, cheeks or nose.
For most people, the procedure is quick and painless, and achieves the desired results. However, there are times when the medical professionals carrying out the procedure make avoidable mistakes, breaching their duty of care and putting the patient at a greater level of risk.
If you’ve suffered as a result of negligent treatment, our cosmetic surgery solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve.
When a dermal filler procedure is not carried out correctly, it can have a significant impact on the patient. Whether the filler was temporary or permanent, negligent procedures can cause severe discomfort and pain, and very frequently required further surgical intervention to correct what has gone wrong. Signs that your dermal filler procedure has gone wrong include:
Swelling around the region of the procedure
Infection
Scarring
Nerve damage
Vision loss
What mistakes can lead to a dermal filler compensation claim?
Unfortunately, when medical professionals do not provide the right standard of care during cosmetic procedures, the impact can be significant. At its worst, consequences can be life-changing, leaving people with facial scarring or disfigurements. Mistakes that can lead to dermal filler injuries include:
Injections into the wrong area, or into a blood vessel
Injecting too much filler
You were not properly informed of the risks the procedure carries
Failure to check for allergic reactions
Lack of health and safety adherence that causes infection
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Can I claim for dermal filler compensation?
As with any type of cosmetic surgery, dermal filler procedures do carry an element of risk. However, where mistakes are made by the professionals carrying out the procedure, this constitutes medical negligence and can lead to a claim for a dermal filler injury.
No one should have to deal with the consequences of someone else’s negligence, and if you’ve been left injured as a result, you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation. It cannot undo the emotional or psychological damage that cosmetic surgery negligence can cause, but it can help pay for any corrective treatment you may need.
When you are ready, you can speak to one of our industry-leading cosmetic surgery solicitors to establish your full legal position on 0330 041 5869 or getting in touch online.
Why should I choose Slater and Gordon?
At Slater and Gordon, our cosmetic surgery solicitors have many years’ experience in handling dermal filler compensation claims, from the straightforward to the complex, and work hard to ensure our clients not only achieve the best financial outcome, but can rest easy throughout the process knowing everything is well taken care of.
Our industry-leading team are consistently ranked highly in independent legal directories, such as Chambers and Partners, and the Legal 500, and are proud to have helped numerous clients achieve the compensation they deserve. Our team members also include trained nurses and medical professionals who provide us with expert knowledge in-house, helping us to secure the best possible outcome and provide clients with access to high-quality treatment and rehabilitation. This means our clients can focus on their recovery with some of the best care available, while we handle their claim.
I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything Slater and Gordon have done to fight this case for us. I appreciate it has involved a lot of people. Please can you also thank the expert witnesses who have provided their expertise and help.
Mr and Mrs H (medical negligence client)
I cannot recommend Slater and Gordon enough, throughout the entire period of the case, all the staff have been both very professional, and supportive.
Mr Q (medical negligence client)
Kept informed regularly as to how my claim was going, prompt replies to any questions I had, excellent customer service at all times. Excellent service from all staff that have been involved in my claim.
Ms S (medical negligence client)
How long do I have to start a dermal filler injury claim?
In general, you have three years from the date of your surgery to make a claim for rhinoplasty compensation.
However, there are exceptions to this rule, for instance if you’re claiming on behalf of a child or someone who lacks the mental capacity to do so for themselves. Whatever your personal circumstances, it’s important that you speak with a specialist medical negligence lawyer to understand any time limitations that may apply to your case.
How much could I receive for a dermal filler compensation claim?
It can be difficult to determine how much compensation you could receive without first reviewing the details of your case. This is because there are a number of different factors that will be considered when finalising the amount you are owed, including the severity of your injuries and the cost of any corrective treatment you may need.
To discuss your dermal filler claim in more detail and to establish your full legal position, speak to our expert medical negligence team today on 0330 041 5869 or get in touch online.
What evidence do I need to make a dermal filler injury claim?
To support your dermal filler injury claim, we will need to collect evidence that proves the treatment you received was negligent and caused unnecessary and avoidable harm. Such evidence can include:
I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything Slater and Gordon have done to fight this case for us. I appreciate it has involved a lot of people. Please can you also thank the expert witnesses who have provided their expertise and help. Mr and Mrs H (medical negligence client)
I cannot recommend Slater and Gordon enough, throughout the entire period of the case, all the staff have been both very professional, and supportive. Mr Q (medical negligence client)
Kept informed regularly as to how my claim was going, prompt replies to any questions I had, excellent customer service at all times. Excellent service from all staff that have been involved in my claim. Ms S (medical negligence client)