Rise in Cosmetic Surgery Compensation Claims

Rise in Cosmetic Surgery Compensation Claims

In a modern society, cosmetic surgery is on the rise. In addition surgeons can find cosmetic surgery a very lucrative industry to be involved in. We are perhaps more concerned about our physical appearance than ever before, meaning that people are willing to undergo cosmetic surgery and procedures in an attempt to get the look that they desire.

Surgeons are willing to perform the work as it can prove very profitable. However cosmetic surgery is still an area which is of real concern to health care professionals. This is because it is largely unregulated and unfortunately we do see cosmetic procedures being performed by persons whom are not suitably qualified and products are often used which have not been properly checked or approved.

You can always get a cheap procedure or a cheap product but if you don’t go down the correct route then there is a real risk that something could go drastically wrong. Such instances have led to a rise in compensation claims following negligent cosmetic surgery or procedures. We have seen many claims following PIP breast implants, botox, liposuction, nose jobs etc.

Even if you do use an experienced and qualified surgeon and a properly approved product (although these are few and far between) then things can still go wrong. Any surgical procedure carries an element of risk. Your body could react to the procedure in a negative way, causing issues such as swelling, pain, scarring, blood clots etc. It is hoped that the industry will become more regulated and will be “cleaned up“. Anyone who saw The Apprentice on television recently will be aware that the winner was a Doctor and her business is in cosmetic surgery and procedures. It is probably one of the most lucrative industries around at the moment.

Should something go wrong and you sustain injury or illness, you want a dedicated team of specialist lawyers acting on your behalf. We are personal injury specialists, dealing solely with personal injury claims. We aim to recover you the maximum amount of compensation that you are entitled to. We are also specialists in dealing with cosmetic surgery claims, having successfully recovered compensation for many of our clients in this area already. As solicitors we are seeing a rise in enquiries in respect of cosmetic procedures gone wrong. We can assess your claim for free so do not hesitate to contact us today.