Botox Injury Claims

Your ability to claim Botox compensation depends on multiple factors, including whether your solicitor can prove that negligence occurred. For example, some Botox treatments might not have the desired results, but it doesn’t mean that the practitioner acted negligently.

Your solicitor will look at numerous factors when deciding whether you suffered botch Botox treatment, including:

• Whether the practitioner or facility owed you a duty of care
• If that duty of care was breached
• The breach caused physical injuries or emotional distress

The UK introduced stricter Botox regulations in 2023, protecting people from malpractice and injuries. However, there’s a difference between regretting having Botox due to being unhappy with the results and suffering negligent treatment.

If your solicitor can’t conclusively prove that the practitioner was negligent, it’s unlikely that you’ll receive compensation.

If you’d like to make a Botox compensation claim, the first step is deciding whether you’re eligible.

Using the online form or calling 0800 234 6438 gives you access to free legal advice. A specialist will ask questions about your injuries and attempt to determine whether negligent treatment was a factor.

If the specialist feels you can make a Botox injury compensation claim, they’ll refer you to personal injury lawyers who will attempt to secure compensation on a no win no fee basis.

Botox negligence claims can be complex, and using a traditional lawyer means you’re taking on a degree of financial risk. You’ll need to pay the solicitor’s fees while they’re handling your case, and there’s no way to say whether your Botox claim will be successful.

In contrast, no win no fee solicitors don’t charge any outright fees, as they work on a conditional agreement. If you win the case, your solicitor will take their fees out of the settlement – but they won’t receive anything if they don’t secure compensation.

Multiple types of negligence can cause Botox injuries, with the most common being:

• Lack of Training: Botox is a cosmetic procedure, and a licensed professional should only administer the injections. If someone with a lack of training or no qualifications, the risks of injuries are much higher.
• Informed Consent: As with all cosmetic procedures, Botox injections carry some risks, and the practitioner must clearly explain them to patients. Failing to do this counts as negligence, as the patient was unable to make an informed decision.
• Poor Hygiene: A medical professional should also follow health and safety rules, including implementing hygiene measures to prevent adverse reactions.
• Using Bad Products: Many cases of Botox negligence occur due to solutions that aren’t properly stored or of poor quality.
• Failure to Review Patient’s Medical History: Botox isn’t for everyone, and people with allergies or medical conditions are at risk of side effects. If a practitioner doesn’t carefully review the patient’s medical history, it counts as negligence.
• Limited Follow-up Care: Aftercare is also an essential component of any cosmetic treatment; failing to check in with the patient can lead to complications.

There are multiple injuries that can occur from botched Botox treatment, and they vary in severity. The most common Botox injuries include:

• Drooping Eyelids: Ptosis happens when Botox injections unintentionally impact muscles around the eyes, which can lead to them feeling heavy, sagging, or even partially closing.
• Asymmetry: When a practitioner fails to apply Botox evenly or uses incorrect techniques, it can distort the facial features and impact symmetry, leading to an unnatural appearance.
• Frozen Face: One of the most common Botox complaints is freezing of the face or a lack of expressions. This happens when Botox impacts natural facial movements.
• Swelling and Bruising: While bruising and swelling are common after treatment, they can worsen if the practitioner doesn’t implement proper hygiene or provide aftercare.
• Infections: Using contaminated needles or failing to implement proper hygiene can lead to infections, which can permanently damage the face.
• Muscle Weakness: If a practitioner administers too much Botox, it can weaken the muscles, leading to a loss of control or paralysis in severe cases.
• Vision Problems: There’s also a risk of Botox migrating to the areas around your eyes, which can lead to sight impairment.

Every Botox claim is different, and the amount of compensation you receive depends on the extent of your injuries and their long-term impact on your life. When calculating an amount, the solicitor will factor in both general and special damages:

• General Damages: The general damages component of your claim is the injury itself and any pain or suffering you experience. This includes physical damage and psychological trauma.
• Special Damages: Any expenses that you accumulate due to the negligent treatment fall into the special damages category. For example, if you take time off work or need to seek private medical treatment, your solicitor will factor the expenses into your claim.

While Botox injury victims can use a compensation calculator to get an idea of what they can claim, personal injury solicitors are able to provide a more accurate figure.

The following figures are from previous cases, but they’re not guaranteed. How much compensation you receive will depend on your injuries, how they impact your life, and the amount of special damages you receive.

When attempting to secure compensation for Botox negligence, your solicitor will gather evidence that proves your case. It’s also beneficial if you can collect available evidence, as it speeds up your claim and ensures you receive compensation.

The following types of evidence are most important for your compensation claim:

• Medical Records: Your medical records will contain information about your condition before and after the treatment. For example, if you need medical treatment due to negligence, they’ll provide proof of the state of your injuries and any long-term implications.
• Visual Proof: Photographs highlighting your facial appearance before and after Botox injections can highlight any aesthetic changes and ensure the negligent party’s insurance provider understands your scarring.
• Treatment Records: All Botox practitioners are required to keep records regarding their patients. These records can help prove that you paid for treatment and highlight where the negligence occurred.
• Independent Medical Assessment: Your solicitor and the negligent party might ask you to attend an independent medical assessment, where the expert will assess your injuries and create a detailed report.
• Witnesses: Reports from witnesses are always beneficial as they detail the lasting impact of botched Botox treatments. For example, you might suffer from emotional distress and anxiety due to your appearance.
• Consent Documentation: All Botox practitioners will ask patients to sign a consent form, but failing to include adequate details regarding the potential risks counts as negligence.
• Expenses: It’s also vital to keep track of your financial records, including lost earnings, medication costs, and any other expenses that resulted from your injuries.

As with most forms of aesthetic procedure and cosmetic surgery negligence, you’ll have up to three years from when the negligence occurred to initiate your claim.

Botched Botox injections can have a lasting impact on your life, but claiming compensation can help you recover any financial losses and prevent injuries from impacting others in the future.

Whether you have minor injuries or need plastic surgery to correct a facial disfigurement from Botox, a no win no fee solicitor can help you secure the financial support you’re entitled to.

Please call 0800 234 6438 today to access the online form for free legal advice.

If you’re eligible for compensation, the advisor will pass your details onto a solicitor, and they’ll begin collecting evidence for your claim. While there’s no way of saying how long it takes to receive a settlement, all solicitors will attempt to resolve your case quickly.

However, it depends on whether the negligent party is willing to accept responsibility and if they agree with your solicitor’s suggested settlement. Rarely will the case go to court – but it’s an option if the negligent party won’t agree to a payment.

Botox (Botulinum toxin) is a popular cosmetic treatment that can reduce wrinkles and result in a younger aesthetic. However, the injections can also treat chronic migraines when traditional medications fail to have an effect.

Botox is generally safe when the injections are performed by a trained professional – but they do carry some risks. Potential risks associated with Botox include:

• Limited facial expressions
• Drooping eyelids
• Allergic reactions
• Facial asymmetry
• Temporary or long-term facial paralysis
• Blurred vision
• Facial scarring

Absolutely. When you sign a waiver, you accept that Botox treatments might come with some risks, but that doesn’t excuse negligence from the practitioner. However, as mentioned previously, there’s a difference between being unhappy with your results and being a victim of negligence.

Most no win no fee solicitors will ask you to attend a medical assessment to assess your injuries, and the negligent party’s insurance company will also want to verify your claim.