Plastic Surgery Negligence Claims

What Is Plastic Surgery Negligence?

Plastic surgery negligence can occur when the treatment or care provided falls below an appropriate standard and causes avoidable harm.

This may involve an error during surgery, inadequate assessment before a procedure, failure to explain significant risks, poor post-operative care or a failure to identify and treat complications promptly. In some circumstances, these issues may amount to Surgical Negligence Claims.

The fact that a procedure has resulted in complications does not automatically mean that negligence occurred. Each case needs to be assessed based on the treatment provided and the resulting injury.

When Can I Make a Claim?

You may have grounds for a claim if negligent plastic surgery caused an injury, worsened an existing condition or resulted in the need for additional treatment.

Depending on the procedure involved, this could include complications following breast surgery, reconstructive procedures, facial surgery or other cosmetic treatments. For example, patients who experience problems following breast implant treatment may also need to consider Breast Implant Negligence Claims.

Where surgery has failed to achieve its intended outcome because of negligent treatment, the circumstances may also be relevant to Failed Surgery Claims, depending on the evidence available.

Medical evidence is normally required to establish whether the treatment was negligent and whether this caused the harm suffered.

What Compensation Could I Receive?

Compensation can reflect both the injury itself and the financial consequences of negligent treatment.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include the cost of corrective treatment, further surgery, rehabilitation, loss of earnings and other expenses resulting from the injury.

Where negligent treatment has caused significant physical or psychological harm, the longer-term effects may also be considered. If further corrective surgery is required because of the original treatment, the associated medical and financial consequences may form part of the claim.

How Long Do I Have to Make a Claim?

Medical negligence claims are generally subject to a three-year time limit, although exceptions can apply, such as where the Claimant is lacking capacity.

The relevant period may begin from the date of the negligent treatment or from when you became aware, or should reasonably have become aware, that your injury may have been caused by negligence.

Obtaining legal advice promptly can help ensure that any applicable time limits are considered.

How Can Step Legal Solicitors Help?

Step Legal Solicitors can investigate your treatment and assess whether the care you received met the appropriate standard.

We can review your medical records, obtain independent medical evidence where necessary and consider the impact of your injury, including any need for corrective treatment or ongoing care.

If your case involves another aspect of Medical Negligence Claims, we can also consider how the different elements of your treatment and injury relate to your potential claim.

If you decide to instruct us, we will handle your matter on a No Win No Fee basis. This means no upfront costs and no financial risks to yourself.

Contact Step Legal Solicitors

If you believe you have suffered an injury because of negligent plastic surgery or inadequate aftercare, contact Step Legal Solicitors on 0800 195 6412 or get in touch through our online contact form here to discuss your potential claim.

Alternatively, you can come into any of our offices during our working hours for a free, no-strings-attached consultation.

Even if you’re not sure whether you have a good claim, it’s always worth getting in touch with a solicitor. There’s really nothing to lose.