Learn How To Make A Dermal Filler Injury Compensation Claim

Dermal fillers are a type of cosmetic injection used to improve lines and wrinkles in the face. The filler is used to plump out areas of the face and lips, giving a fuller appearance. They are carried out without the need for surgery.

Whilst dermal fillers are a routine and fairly safe procedure, this does not mean things can’t go wrong. If you have suffered a dermal filler injury due to the practitioner’s negligence, you could make a dermal filler injury compensation claim.

Our solicitors are experienced in handling clinical negligence claims and could help you. Starting a claim is easy and stress free. You can contact an advisor today using the methods below. If an advisor thinks you have a claim, they could connect you to a No Win No Fee solicitor.

Contact us today;

• Call on 0800 073 8804.
• Use the live chat on this page.
• Or begin your claim online.

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• What Is A Dermal Filler Injury Compensation Claim?
• How Could Dermal Filler Injuries Be Caused By Negligence?
• How Do I Claim For A Dermal Filler Injury?
• Is There A Time Limit For Making A Dermal Filler Claim?
• How Much Compensation For Dermal Filler Injuries?
• Make A No Win No Fee Dermal Filler Injury Compensation Claim
• Resources Related To Clinical Negligence Claims

What Is A Dermal Filler Injury Compensation Claim?

Any cosmetic procedure must be carried out by a relevant and trained professional. Any such procedure should also be carried out according to guidelines and professional standards.

If a professional negligently breached their duty of care whilst carrying out your dermal filler procedure and you suffered unnecessary harm, you could claim compensation. You will need to show that,

1. The professional carrying out the dermal filler procedure owed you a duty of care. Whenever you are having a procedure carried out the person doing it automatically owes you a duty of care.
2. That they have breached this duty of care.
3. You suffered avoidable harm or unnecessary scarring or disfigurement as a result.

To see if you could make a dermal filler injury compensation claim, contact us for free using the above details.

How Could Dermal Filler Injuries Be Caused By Negligence?

As with many procedures, the use of dermal fillers could include common, less common and rare side effects.

According to statistics from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, two in three surgeons are seeing botched fillers. 84% of problems with botched permanent fillers require surgical correction.

Examples of dermal filler injuries caused by negligent cosmetic professionals could include;

Procedural mistakes: these are mistakes made whilst the dermal filler treatment is being carried out.

• The filler might be applied to the wrong site
• It could block blood flow leading to tissue death.
• A harmful or unsafe substance is used.

Poor advice: prior to your procedure being carried out you should be given a full consultation in which the procedure and any risks are fully explained to you. If you were not properly informed of potential side effects or risks the professional may have been negligent.

How Do I Claim For A Dermal Filler Injury?

One of the most important steps in making a dermal filler injury compensation claim, or making any beauty treatment injury claims, is gathering supporting evidence. Your claim will require evidence of what happened, what negligence was involved and how the negligence impacted you. Without evidence of the harm caused to you and the defendant’s liability, youmay find it difficult to make a dermal filler injury claim.

Types of evidence which could support your claim may include;

• Medical records and notes. These may include medical records from the clinic at which you had your dermal filler treatment and your medical records and history covering treatment required to correct it.
• Witness statements or details. This may include details of anyone who either witnessed the negligent treatment take place, or the impact of this on you.
• Photographs before and after the procedure.

Please contact our team to learn more about claims and evidence supporting them.

Is There A Time Limit For Making A Dermal Filler Claim?

Whether you are claiming compensation for serious facial scarring or other injuries caused by dermal filler injections, you must be aware of the applicable time limit. Time limits in which to claim compensation are set in The Limitation Act 1980 and are, in general, three years. This time limit will begin either:

1. The date on which you received negligent treatment.
2. The date you discovered injuries caused by negligent treatment.

As it can be harder to make a claim if you are close to the time limit it is important to begin your dermal filler claim as soon as possible. In addition, beginning your claim as soon as possible gives you the best chance to gather supporting evidence.

There are exceptions to the three year time limit, such as where the person harmed under the age of eighteen or where they lack the mental capacity to make a claim on their own behalf.

Contact an advisor today to find out if you could make a dermal filler injury compensation claim.

How Much Compensation For Dermal Filler Injuries?

Damages in a dermal filler injury compensation claim will take into account general damages and special damages. General damages compensate you for the pain and suffering as well as any unsightly scarring or disfigurement caused by the dermal filler. This might include physical injuries and psychological harm caused, such as anxiety caused by any impact on your appearance.

It is important to be able to show what injuries you sustained and their impact on you. If you choose to claim with a solicitor they may organise for you to attend a medical assessment.

Below we look at examples of how much compensation may be awarded in a negligence claim for a dermal filler injury, such as a facial injury. The first figure is an illustration of what you could claim for an injury and special damages. The rest of the figures are taken from the Judicial College (JC) guidelines. This document is used by solicitors and other parties to compensation claims.

Compensation Examples

• You could claim up to £500,000 for a combination of multiple severe injuries and special damages.
• For psychiatric damage which is severe the person may be unable to work, study or go about their daily life as before. Compensation could range from £66,920 to £141,240.
• For psychiatric damage which is moderately severe, though there are still problems with the factors above, compensation may range from £23,270 to £66,920.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder which is severe and has permanent effects on the person’s life, preventing them from functioning at pre-trauma levels could be awarded compensation from £73,050 to £122,850.
• In instances of post-traumatic stress disorder which is moderate the person may largely recover. Compensation could range from £9,980 to £28,250.
• For facial disfigurement which causes very severe scarring and causes a severe psychological reaction in someone in their 30’s or younger, compensation ranges from £36,340 to £118,790.
• For facial disfigurement which causes less severe scarring which is still substantial and causes a significant psychological reaction, compensation amounts range from £21,920 to £59,090.
• For facial disfigurement causing significant scarring and where the worst effects may be reduced by plastic surgery compensation ranges from £11,120 to £36,720.
• Where the facial disfigurement results in less significant scarring the person may have a single noticeable scar, or several small ones. Compensation ranges from £4,820 to £16,770.
• In instances of facial disfigurement causing trivial scarring the effect may only be minor. Compensation amounts can range from £2,080 to £4,310.

Special Damages

Special damages compensate you for the financial and wider impact that the injury has had on you. You could claim for losses, costs and expenses related to your dermal filler injuries. These damages could include compensation for;

• Lost income if you were unable to work for a period of time during recovery or were not able to return to work. You will need evidence to claim for loss of earnings. This may include bank statements or wage slips.
• Medical expenses such as for cosmetic surgery or other treatment.
• Travel expenses to get to and from medical appointments.

From cosmetic surgery claims to plastic surgery negligence claims, our experienced team could help if you have been harmed by negligent cosmetic procedures. For more information on how a cosmetic injury claim is calculated, please contact our team.

Make A No Win No Fee Dermal Filler Injury Compensation Claim

One of the most frequently asked questions about making a dermal filler injury compensation claim is how much it costs to make your claim. If you choose to claim with a solicitor from Legal Expert they could handle your claim through a No Win No Fee or Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). A CFA is a way to fund a solicitor without the need to pay upfront.

If your claim is successful, your No Win No Fee solicitor will charge a success fee. This is a legally limited percentage of the compensation awarded to you.

For more information on making a dermal filler injury compensation claim please contact us;

• Phone an advisor on 0800 073 8804.
• Talk to us using the live chat on this page.
• Start your dermal filler injury claim online.

Resources Related To Clinical Negligence Claims

Below we have included links to related clincial negligence claims.

• In this guide we look at how much compensation you could receive for surgeon negligence and how you could have been harmed.
• Learn about making a minor surgery claim in this guide.
• Learn more about claiming compensation for delayed treatment in this guide.

References

• Learn more about plastic and cosmetic surgery at the British Association of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
• Government information on the licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
• Consultation into unregulated cosmetic procedures from the government.

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