With many “high street” beauty boutiques now offering this treatment many people have unfortunately been the victims of negligence and have consequently suffered injury that they did not envisage.
There are three main procedures that are performed when it comes to skin resurfacing/rejuvenation, these are:
- Chemical Peels
- Dermabrasion
- Laser resurfacing
All of these carry with them inherent risks which can make making a claim quite difficult as there has to be some type of negligence to proceed with a claim for compensation. The three main things that are required are that the person should owe you a duty of care (which is implied between a medical practitioner and a patient), they must breach this duty of care, and they must have caused injury as a result of the breach. So what types of injury are caused?
- Scarring
- Changes in skin colour/pigmentation
- Burns
- Blisters
- Muscle tension is affected.
These are all caused by the negligence of the service provider. For example; if the chemical peel is left on the skin too long, too harsh a chemical was used on the skin, a laser was held too close to the skin; simply the procedure was just not performed as it should have been and consequently you have suffered from either one of the above or another type of injury.
One of the first things to do in these types of cases is (and I know it might not be the first thing that pops in your mind) take photographs. Photographs are essential evidence in ensuring that if your injury does resolve itself (be it over a few months or years) there is proof of the extent of the injury. It is also important to seek medical attention so that the injury is confirmed to be caused by negligence rather than an inherent risk.
These cases can be difficult, especially if you have been warned of risks prior to undergoing, and therefore it is imperative that you seek the advice and assistance of an experienced personal injury solicitor. We have represented hundreds of Client’s that have found themselves in the above position and know the upset and distress that it can cause. So contact us to discuss your claim now, we are available by phone but also on our online chat facility.
All of your questions will be dealt with in utmost confidence so there is nothing to worry about- our claims team are highly trained in this area and will try to answer any query’s or questions there and then.
