Surgical negligence in cosmetic procedures can result in permanent scarring, asymmetry, nerve damage, or disfigurement that affects both appearance and self-confidence. Common examples include implants placed incorrectly, incisions closed negligently, damage to surrounding tissue or nerves, and surgical errors during rhinoplasty, liposuction, or facelifts. Where corrective surgery is required, those costs can be recovered as part of your claim.

Breast augmentation and reduction are among the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries in the UK and among the most frequently the subject of negligence claims. We handle cases involving implant rupture, implant displacement, significant asymmetry, loss of sensation, infection caused by poor surgical technique, inadequate follow-up care, and failures to warn patients of the specific risks involved with their procedure.

Non-surgical cosmetic treatments require precision and clinical judgement. Negligent filler or Botox treatment can cause vascular occlusion (blockage of blood vessels), tissue death, infection, drooping eyelids, allergic reactions, nerve damage, and permanent scarring. These injuries can result from an untrained practitioner, the wrong product, an incorrect injection site, or failure to screen for contraindications. We handle the full spectrum of injectable negligence claims.

Before any cosmetic procedure, you have a legal right to be properly informed of all material risks, realistic outcomes, and any reasonable alternatives. This is especially important in elective cosmetic treatment where there is no medical urgency. If a practitioner failed to fully explain the risks and you would have made a different decision had you known them, the consent you gave may not have been legally valid, which in itself can ground a claim independent of the surgical outcome.

Responsible cosmetic practitioners are required to conduct a thorough assessment of a patient's medical history, mental health suitability, and physical fitness for a procedure before proceeding. A failure to carry out proper pre-operative checks or to identify and act upon risk factors can be negligent in itself, even where the procedure is technically performed without fault. We assess the entire patient journey, not just what happened in the treatment room.

Laser procedures, chemical peels, and skin resurfacing treatments require precise calibration and careful assessment of a patient's skin type. When carried out negligently with incorrect settings, without a patch test, or by an inadequately trained practitioner they can cause first and second degree burns, permanent skin discolouration, scarring, and severe infection. The lack of regulation in this sector means these injuries are far more common than they should be.