Laser Skin Resurfacing or Rejuvenation Negligence Claims - Laser Skin Negligence
Laser skin negligence claims have been increasing as the entire cosmetic surgery sector in Scotland has experienced a boom over the last 5 years. Scotland’s male population has been fuelling much of this increase with statistics showing the number of males undergoing plastic surgery has doubled from 2,440 in 2005 to 4,614 in 2015. Cosmetic surgeries such as laser skin resurfacing are unregulated and can be performed by any individual with no special licensing requirements.
There are inherent risks with any medical procedure and laser skin resurfacing negligence can result in scarring, burns, and even infection. These are expected risks of the procedure that should be explained to the patient during the consent form. It may be difficult to lodge a claim for these injuries because they can happen regardless of the laser practitioner’s actions.
Laser skin rejuvenation negligence occurs when you experience injuries that are out of the scope of normal and expected side effects. These injuries would be the direct result of improper medical care on the part of your laser surgeon. You are eligible to receive compensation for your injuries when you have suffered harm due to laser skin negligence. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you to gather the evidence you need to lodge your laser skin resurfacing claim with confidence.
Laser Skin Rejuvenating Legislation
The laser skin resurfacing industry is largely unregulated except for a few laws that require laser practitioners to register with the Care Quality Commission. Laser surgeons are required to use medically-regulated equipment and perform the procedure within a safe medical premise because they fall under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
Laser Surgeons are Considered Beauticians
Laser surgeons are not considered medical staff according to the current laws in place. This can make it more important that you do your own personal research prior to choosing a laser surgeon to perform your resurfacing.
Laser Skin Negligence Risks
Laser beams emit light through the process optical amplification based on the stimulation of electromagnetic radiation. This concentrated beam of light can get intense enough to cause significant harm to the patient if not used properly including:
- Burns
- Blisters
- Bruising
- Redness
- Pigmentation Alterations
- Scarring
How Long Do I Have To Lodge A Laser Skin Negligence Claim?
You only have three years from the date of your injury to lodge your claim. There is no benefit gained from waiting to lodge your claim and evidence can become sparser as time passes from the date of your injury. This is why it is critically important that you lodge your claim as soon as possible.
How a Claim Advisor Can Help You Succeed
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you to lodge your claim efficiently. Our expert team of claim specialists will examine your claim and give you access to the information you need to make the best decisions possible. Each claim is assigned a claim advisor that will help guide you through the entire claims process including negotiating with insurers on your behalf to guarantee you are treated fairly.
No Win No Fee
We will waive 100% of our fees if you are not awarded compensation for your laser rejuvenation negligence claim.
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