Why should I choose Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors?

Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors has claimed over £10 million in compensation for our clients - a figure that our breast surgery claims experts have contributed to significantly.

We believe that surgeons who treat their patients negligently and cause them harm should be held accountable, and we strive to help those who require legal consultation to get the support they require.

Find examples of how we have helped clients to secure breast surgery compensation on our case studies page.

Suffering harm from negligent treatment can be highly stressful and leave you feeling lost. Our breast implant claims experts understand this through our experience in working with many clients who have unfortunately experienced negligent treatment. We will help you to get back on track and secure any further surgery, therapy or funds that you require as a result of your negligent cosmetic breast surgery.

How can we help you make breast surgery medical negligence claims?

If breast surgery has gone wrong because of negligent treatment by a surgeon, clinic or healthcare professional, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Compensation can cover the physical and psychological impact of your injuries, as well as the cost of corrective treatment or restorative surgery required as a result of negligent breast surgery.

Whether your claim relates to breast augmentation surgery, breast enlargement surgery, breast implant surgery, a breast uplift, breast reduction or revision procedure, our specialist solicitors have the experience and expertise to help.

With a 95% success rate in cases pursued after obtaining supportive medical evidence, we have recovered more than £10 million in compensation for our clients. We understand that the effects of negligent breast surgery can be life-changing, affecting your confidence, wellbeing and quality of life. Our team will take the time to understand your experience and provide clear, compassionate legal support throughout your claim.

How we can help

• Assess your claim by investigating whether your treatment fell below an acceptable standard of care.
• Obtain medical records and expert evidence to establish how the negligence occurred and the impact it has had on your life.
• Identify failures in treatment, including issues relating to breast implant surgery, breast augmentation, inadequate consent, surgical errors, avoidable scarring, asymmetry and post-operative complications.
• Value your compensation claim by considering the full range of  physical injuries, psychological impact, corrective treatment costs and other losses you have faced due to the negligence.
• Pursue compensation on your behalf while handling communication and negotiations with the defendant and their insurers.
• Arrange access to rehabilitation and support where appropriate, helping you obtain the assistance you need as quickly as possible.
• Guide you through every stage of the legal process, providing straightforward advice and regular updates from start to finish.

If you believe you have experienced negligent breast surgery, our specialist solicitors can assess your circumstances and advise whether you may be eligible to make a breast surgery compensation claim.

What is classed as medical negligence in cosmetic procedures?

Medical negligence in breast surgery refers to instances where the healthcare professional involved in your procedure breaches their duty of care, leading to harm. This breach can take many forms, and it is important to understand that not all complications or unsatisfactory results from a breast implant surgery would necessarily be considered medical negligence.

Specific instances of failed duty of care can include:

• Inadequate consent: if a surgeon does not explain the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure, or fails to provide alternative options, it can be classed as medical negligence.
• Substandard surgical performance: if the surgeon's technical skills fall below the acceptable standard, leading to physical harm or complications, this could be regarded as medical negligence. This might include incorrect placement of the implant or using implants of an inappropriate size.
• Postoperative negligence: a lack of appropriate post-operative care, including the failure to recognise or treat complications such as infections, or deformities such as waterfall and double bubble, can also be classed as medical negligence.
• Use of defective implants: if a surgeon uses implants that are known to be defective or dangerous, this would constitute medical negligence.

If you believe your surgeon failed to deliver on their legal obligations to you and you suffered avoidable complications as a result, you may be entitled to breast surgery compensation. Contact Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors today for advice from our expert team of specialist solicitors.

What are the signs you had a negligent breast surgery?

Experiencing complications after breast surgery does not automatically mean that negligence has occurred. Every surgical procedure carries risks, and some complications can arise even when treatment has been provided to an acceptable standard.

However, if a surgeon, clinic or healthcare professional failed in their duty of care and you experienced avoidable harm, you may be entitled to claim compensation for breast surgery negligence.

Potential signs of negligent breast surgery may include:

• Noticeable asymmetry, where the breasts appear uneven, imbalanced or significantly different from the agreed outcome.
• Scarring that was not agreed before surgery, such as incision marks in areas that were not properly explained or consented to.
• Areola stretching or distortion, including uneven positioning, stretched areolas or changes that differ from the planned outcome.
• Incorrect implant placement, which may cause asymmetry, symmastia (implants crossing over mid-line), persistent droopiness, double bubble (implant sits below natural breast crease and creates extra indentation) or waterfall deformity (breast tissue slides below the implant).
• Failure to diagnose, monitor or treat complications, such as swelling, wound breakdown, fluid build-up or implant-related problems.
• Infections that were not treated appropriately, including delayed diagnosis or delayed treatment.
• Inadequate consent, where material risks, likely scarring, possible complications or realistic outcomes were not properly explained.
• The need for corrective or revision surgery due to avoidable mistakes, poor surgical technique, asymmetry or scarring.

To succeed in a clinical negligence claim, it must be shown that the treatment you received fell below an acceptable standard and that this negligent treatment caused you to suffer avoidable injury, complications or psychological harm.

The time limit for making a medical negligence claim for a breast surgery gone wrong is typically three years from the date of the incident, or the date when the negligence was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered.

However, there can be exceptions to these general timeframes, especially in cases involving minors or individuals who could be deemed as lacking mental capacity. In these cases, the time limits may only start when the individual reaches the age of 18, or when they regain mental capacity. If they do not regain mental capacity, the time limit will not be enforced.

It is always best to speak to a solicitor as soon as possible to get your breast surgery compensation claim started. Leaving a claim later can make it more difficult to gather evidence such as witness statements, which are usually more reliable and impactful when taken closer to the time. However, your first priority should always be to secure your health. Once you have been seen by a medical professional, then consider making a breast surgery claim.