Cosmetic Surgery Negligence Lawyers Canberra

Cosmetic surgery, in short

Cosmetic procedures should be performed safely by properly trained practitioners. If a procedure went wrong because of negligence, we can help. United Legal is a Canberra firm based in Fyshwick. We work on a No Win, No Fee basis and your first conversation is free.

Cosmetic Surgery Negligence: what you need to know

Cosmetic surgery and procedures such as injectables, laser treatments and liposuction can cause scarring, infections, nerve damage and disfigurement when they are performed poorly.

Practitioners must also give you proper information about risks and realistic outcomes before you agree to a procedure. A failure to warn you can also give rise to a claim.

Cosmetic procedure claims we help with

Botched breast surgery
Scarring and disfigurement
Burns from laser or skin treatments
Injectable and filler complications
Infections after surgery
Procedures by unqualified practitioners

Cosmetic procedures gone wrong

Cosmetic surgery and non-surgical procedures such as injectables, laser treatment and liposuction can cause scarring, burns, nerve damage, infections and disfigurement when they are done badly or by someone without proper qualifications.

Practitioners must explain the risks clearly and get proper consent. Advertising promises and before-and-after images can also be relevant to what you were told.

What you can claim

If a doctor, hospital or other health provider fell below the accepted standard of care and that caused you harm, you may be able to claim compensation for pain and suffering, past and future loss of earnings, medical and treatment costs and care and assistance. Every claim needs an independent medical expert to review what happened.

Read more about medical negligence claims.

Evidence that helps your claim

You do not need to have everything before you call us, but these records make a medical negligence claim stronger. Keep copies of anything you have:

Your medical, hospital and test records
Notes of what you were told and when
Receipts for treatment and medication
Names of the doctors and staff involved
Any complaint letters and responses

How much could a cosmetic surgery claim be worth?

Every claim is different. The amount depends on how serious the harm is, your past and future medical costs, the care you need, your lost earnings, and how strongly the expert evidence supports the claim. We give you an honest estimate once we understand your situation, and we prepare every claim to get its full value rather than settling early.

Why people choose United Legal

Three lawyers on every case. Your claim is checked by more than one experienced lawyer, start to finish.
A local Canberra firm since 2004. We know the ACT schemes, insurers, doctors and courts.
No Win, No Fee. No upfront costs, and you get a written costs agreement before we start.
Serious injury experience. Our results include a $20m+ settlement and a $1.4m workers compensation claim.

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What to do now

Write down what happened, when, and who treated you.
Ask for a copy of your medical records, or let us request them for you.
Keep receipts for treatment, medication and travel.
Talk to a lawyer before you sign any release or accept an offer.

Cosmetic surgery: FAQs

I paid for the procedure. Can I get my money back?

A negligence claim can include the cost of the procedure and corrective treatment, as well as compensation for the harm caused.

The procedure was done overseas. Can I claim?

Claims for overseas procedures are much harder. Talk to us about what happened and we will tell you honestly what is possible.

Can I claim if the result just looks bad?

A disappointing result alone is not always negligence. If the procedure was performed poorly, caused physical harm or the risks were not explained, you may have a claim.

Can I claim for surgery done overseas?

Claims against overseas providers are very hard. If an Australian business arranged the surgery, there may be options. Talk to us.

How much does a medical negligence lawyer cost?

We run these claims on a No Win, No Fee basis. Your first conversation is free, there are no upfront fees, and if your claim is not successful you do not pay our professional fees. You get a written costs agreement before we start.

Is there a time limit?

In the ACT you generally have three years to start a claim, but there are exceptions, including for children. Get advice as early as you can.

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