Negligent Beauty Treatment Claims Solicitors, Scotland
When you visit a beauty therapist or cosmetic practitioner, you place your trust in their skill, training, and care. When that trust is broken and the treatment is carried out negligently, the results can cause serious physical and emotional harm.
Our beauty treatment negligence lawyers can help you recover by securing the maximum compensation available for your injuries. We have extensive experience handling claims arising from a wide range of procedures, including those with lasting or life-changing consequences.
Contact our dedicated team today to find out how we can help by calling 0800 988 8082 or completing our online enquiry form, and one of our experienced solicitors will get back to you without delay.
My beauty treatment has gone wrong, what can I do?
This is a question that we at Calio often get. Whether a potential client has sustained burns from waxing, head injuries after a hairdressing appointment, or lip filler gone wrong, we are here to talk you through how we can help.
Why do beauty treatments go wrong?
The beauty industry in Scotland is not fully regulated, although there are plans to change this. This, in turn, puts strain on the NHS when they are faced with correcting botched beauty treatments often carried out by untrained and unlicensed therapists.
What does this mean?
- There are a few regulations about non-surgical treatment procedures, such as lip filler or microblading.
- There are no mandatory qualifications required by a beautician/therapist who carries out the procedures.
- There is a lack of age-specific protective measures, meaning those under 18 can have potentially life-altering procedures.
The products and chemicals used by beauty therapists can cause serious injuries if the therapist has not received sufficient training or has a lack of knowledge of any potential complications.
Common Examples of Negligent Beauty Treatments
Negligence can occur in a variety of beauty and cosmetic procedures, from poorly performed waxing and hair colouring to unsafe laser treatments and substandard injectable work. Clients may suffer burns, allergic reactions, infections, hair loss, or visible scarring. In some cases, the damage can be permanent, impacting both appearance and confidence.
Our medical negligence lawyers have extensive experience in dealing with such claims and will work to secure compensation that reflects both the physical injuries and the emotional distress caused.
My beauty treatment has gone wrong; can I claim compensation?
We can investigate your claim to determine how best we can help if you believe the treatment provider was negligent.
When investigating, it is always useful if you can provide as much information as possible This can include before/after photos; consent forms signed; any documents detailing the potential risks associated with the procedure; and communication with the therapist.
What could my claim include?
Your claim could include various ‘heads of claim’, i.e. losses which you are seeking reimbursement for.
For example, a claim could include, but would not be limited to, the following:
- Injuries (‘solatium’): both physical and psychological
- Loss of earnings
- Treatment cost for corrective works
- Long term treatment costs
- Assistance from family (‘Services’)
Frequently Asked Questions
Seek medical attention, take photos of your injuries, and keep any receipts or messages from the practitioner to help support your claim.
Yes, you can claim against any practitioner if negligence can be proven, even if they are not medically trained.
Medical records, photos, witness details, appointment receipts, and written communication all help prove your case.
You generally have three years from the date of treatment or injury awareness to begin your claim.
Yes, emotional suffering such as stress or anxiety caused by negligence may be part of your compensation claim.
Contact our Beauty Treatment Compensation Claims Lawyers
At Calio, we provide expert legal advice and supporting you through every stage of your claim, with the goal of securing a settlement that meets your expectations.
If you’ve suffered an injury due to beauty treatment and are unsure whether negligence was involved, speak to our expert medical negligence solicitors today. We’ll review your case, explain your legal rights, and help you understand your options.
Call 0800 988 8082 or use our online enquiry form for a free, no-obligation consultation.
