Cosmetic Surgery Negligence
When cosmetic treatment causes harm
Cosmetic procedures are meant to give you confidence. When they go wrong, the physical and emotional impact can be devastating. We help you hold the responsible clinic or practitioner to account and recover the cost of putting things right.
No win, no fee · Free initial review · UK-wide
What is a cosmetic negligence claim?
Cosmetic negligence claims cover both surgical procedures (breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, liposuction, face lifts) and non-surgical treatments (Botox, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, chemical peels, lip fillers, tooth whitening).
The legal test is the same as any clinical negligence claim: did the standard of care fall below what a reasonably competent practitioner would have provided, and did that failing cause you harm? Common failings include surgical technique below the accepted standard, infection control failures, inadequate aftercare and — very often — a failure to obtain genuine, informed consent.
The UK cosmetic industry is partially regulated, which makes choosing a reputable practitioner harder than it should be. We see too many cases of patients being treated by unqualified people in unsuitable premises.
Cases we handle
- Botched breast augmentation or reduction
- Rhinoplasty errors and asymmetry
- Liposuction scarring and contour deformities
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) complications
- Dermal filler complications, including vascular occlusion
- Botox injuries and ptosis
- Laser burns and pigmentation damage
- Cosmetic dentistry failures
How we'll help put things right
Discreet, sensitive assessment
Our team understands the emotional impact of cosmetic injuries. We'll discuss your case with discretion and care.
Expert evidence
We instruct independent cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists to report on what went wrong and what remedial treatment you need.
Cover the cost of correction
We pursue compensation for pain and suffering, lost earnings and the cost of corrective treatment to give you the result you were promised.
A note on time limits
Three years from the date of the treatment, or from when you first realised something had gone wrong. With cosmetic claims this can be later than you'd expect — sometimes you only realise the result is poor or unsafe months afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
Cosmetic treatment is elective — can I really claim?
Yes. Surgeons and aesthetic practitioners owe the same duty of care as any other clinician. If a procedure has gone wrong because of substandard work, inadequate consent or poor aftercare, you have a claim.
I signed a consent form. Does that stop me claiming?
No. A consent form does not give the practitioner permission to be negligent. In fact, consent itself is a common ground for claims — if you weren't properly warned about realistic risks or alternatives, the consent process itself was inadequate.
What if the clinic has closed?
We pursue the individual practitioner's insurance directly, and use the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners and General Medical Council registers to trace responsible parties.
Does it cover non-surgical treatments?
Yes — Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, chemical peels and lip enhancement claims are increasingly common, particularly where treatments have been carried out by unqualified practitioners.
Can I claim for the cost of corrective surgery?
Yes. Where remedial treatment is required, the reasonable cost of putting things right forms part of your claim.
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If something has gone wrong, you deserve clear answers. Our team will listen, explain your options, and tell you honestly whether you have a claim — at no cost.