Liposuction Negligence Claims
If your liposuction surgery has gone wrong due to medical errors or negligent care, you could have a case for compensation. The solicitors at JMW can provide expert legal guidance to maximise your chances of a successful liposuction negligence claim.
By speaking to our medical negligence team, you will receive compassionate support and advice that will help you secure the compensation you deserve, no matter the specific circumstances of your case.
Speak to us today about whether you are entitled to make a liposuction negligence claim, and we will talk you through your options. Call us on 0345 872 6666 or complete our online enquiry form to request a call back at your convenience.
We are able to take on some cases on a no win, no fee basis.
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How JMW Can Help
At JMW, we can help you make a clinical negligence claim following botched liposuction. We have an expert understanding of the legal processes involved, and can help you build a strong case to maximise your chances of a positive outcome.
We understand how stressful this process can be, which is why our team will be on hand to provide tailored legal support and guidance at every step. We are highly experienced in claims against the NHS and private healthcare providers on behalf of clients who have suffered due to negligence
Our team is headed by leading clinical negligence solicitor Eddie Jones. We are highly regarded throughout the UK, and several members of our team are also part of the Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) solicitors panel and the Law Society's specialist panel for clinical negligence solicitors.
How to Make a Liposuction Negligence Claim
If you have been the victim of negligent liposuction surgery, it can have an impact on your physical and mental health. Making a claim for compensation can help to cover the costs of your recovery and ensure the professionals responsible are held to account.
JMW’s clinical negligence team will help you build the strongest possible liposuction negligence claim, based on relevant information from medical reports and consultations with independent experts.
We always look to settle the claim as quickly and efficiently as possible, whether in or out of court, and where possible we will try to obtain interim payments to cover any short-term care costs you may have.
FAQs About Liposuction Negligence Claims
- What is liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure to remove excess and undesired fat from beneath the skin's surface using a vacuum.
The procedure is performed by first administering a local anaesthetic to the area to be treated, although sometimes a general anaesthetic is used. After initial incisions are made, a cannula is inserted and moved backwards and forwards to suck the fat out; finally, the incisions are sutured shut, resulting in small scars.
Liposuction is most often performed on fat deposits in areas of the body that do not respond to diet and exercise, which can sometimes be due to inherited tendencies to store fat in certain spots. Common examples include the thighs, abdomen and buttocks in women, as well as the lower waist and chest in men.
Generally, this form of surgery is intended as a spot reduction and body contouring process, rather than a weight loss method, but a reduction in clothing size is usually achieved.
- What is tumescent liposuction?
Tumescent liposuction is an alternative to conventional liposuction methods, in which salt water containing an anaesthetic and a small amount of adrenaline is injected beneath the skin to shrink the blood vessels.
This technique usually results in a reduction in postoperative pain, swelling and bruising, and is generally seen as easier for the patient, as it can be performed as an outpatient procedure with no need for a general anaesthetic.
- What are the potential complications of liposuction?
As with all forms of surgery, liposuction carries a number of potential risks, although they are relatively uncommon. These include:
- Scarring and swelling
- Bruising, bleeding and friction burns
- Infections
- Increased or reduced sensation in the affected area
- Allergic reactions
Once the liposuction is complete, the fat will not return unless the individual gains weight; there is a misconception that fat is redistributed to other parts of the body following the procedure, but this is untrue.
Although complications from liposuction are rare, disappointment with the final result is a more common issue, whether this is due to an unwanted outcome like an excess of loose skin, or a misalignment of expectations over what the result would look like.
If you feel that your liposuction was botched due to medical negligence, or that the potential risks and likely outcomes were not properly communicated, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
Talk to Us
To find out more about making a liposuction negligence claim, call our medical negligence team on 0345 872 6666 or fill out our online enquiry form to request a call back at your convenience..
