Cosmetic Surgery Claims FAQs

Informed consent 

Patients should be fully aware of the risks, benefits, and potential outcomes of any procedure they undergo. If your surgeon failed to adequately inform you or pressured you into a decision, it may constitute negligence. You may have a case for a lack of informed consent even if you signed a consent form. 

If you are thinking about having cosmetic surgery, make sure you speak to your surgeon before the procedure and discuss the below points: 

What do you want the surgery to do and why?

What are your expectations?

What are the treatment options?

What procedure is recommended?

Are you a good candidate for the procedure? 

What are the likely results? 

Recovery time?

Potential risks?

How long will the results last ?

How to prove that the surgery was negligent? 

To pursue such a claim, it must be proved that the surgeon breached their duty of care, resulting in harm. To do this, our specialist team review your medical records along side your account of what happened to establish whether a claim is likely to succeed.

How long do you have to make negligent cosmetic surgery claims? 

A claimant has 3 years from the date of negligence (which can be the date of knowledge) to bring a medical negligence claim. If you are unsure whether you are out of time, you can contact our team who will be able to discuss this with you further. 

How much will a cosmetic surgery claim be worth? 

Any compensation awarded takes into account the pain and suffering endured, any loss of amenity, and any financial losses incurred as a result.  This includes both physical and psychological damage. 

What is a Conditional Fee Agreement? 

If we are confident that you have a valid claim, Wollens will offer a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) to act on your behalf. A CFA is commonly known as a ‘No Win No Fee’ agreement in which you pay us nothing if you lose, and only pay a success fee if you win.

What types of cosmetic surgery can give rise to a medical negligence claim? 

The common types of plastic surgery that can lead to a claim include but are not limited to: 

Thigh lift  

Liposuction

Facelift

Tummy tuck/abdominoplasty

BBL 

Breast Augmentation

​How we can help

Many people who have cosmetic dental treatment find that the results are not as promised.  If you believe the standard of care that you received surrounding your cosmetic treatment fell below that of a reasonable standard, you may be eligible to make a clinical negligence claim.

Our specialist solicitors can discuss your injury with you and recommend the best next steps. Hannah Goodman is a Paralegal in the Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury team.

Speak to Hannah Goodman

Hannah is a Trainee Solicitor at Wollens and can advise you. Contact Hannah via email hannah.goodman@wollens.co.uk or call 01803 225159.

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You can also complete an online enquiry form. One of the Wollens team will contact you as soon as they are available.