Laser Hair Removal Claims

Laser hair removal claims. Since October 2010, the use of Intense Pulse Lasers (IPL) and lasers for cosmetic purposes has been unregulated. The deregulation of this aspect of the beauty industry has led to an increase in the number of under-qualified salon technicians and a greater increase in the number of actions for negligence against such businesses.

Your laser hair removal claim

If you think you may have a claim get in touch with us today for your initial consultation.

  • call: 0113 224 7830
  • email: enquiry@cohencramerpi.co.uk
  • enter your contact details in the box at the bottom of the page and we will get straight back to you.

We can deal with your claim on a “No Win-No Fee” basis so if for any reason your claim is not successful you won`t pay us a penny for the work we have done on your behalf.

What should happen before your treatment?

Prior to receiving your laser treatment, you should receive:

  • a pre-treatment care regime to ensure that your treatment has the best chance to be effective;
  • a full explanation of the treatment;
  • a full and proper consultation with notes taken;
  • a full discussion of your medical history including details of medications being taken at the time of the treatment, in order to assess whether your skin is suitable for the treatment.
  • an examination of the area to be treated;
  • advice on the probable outcome compared to your expectations;
  • an explanation of the laser hair removal treatment and the alternatives open to you
    details of any post-treatment procedures you need to follow.

There could be some residual issues that may not constitute negligence such as increased sensitivity to the treated area and some pain and discomfort for a short period. This may be normal and should be explained to you before the treatment began.

The most common injuries leading to claims are burns, discolouration (hyper-pigmentation and hypo-pigmentation) and scarring. In addition, as a result of the above, you may suffer from psychological problems.

The most important aspects of pre-treatment are:

  • a patch test with an explanation as to its purpose. This involves a small area of the skin being treated to make sure that there are no adverse reactions; you should be given this a few days before a full treatment is due to begin
  • you must give informed consent before you receive any form of treatment
  • a failure to comply with the above does not automatically mean that the clinic is at fault, however, it is a good indication that they have failed to follow the correct procedure which is always useful in proving liability in your favour.

Common complaints following negligent laser hair removal

There could be some residual issues that may not constitute negligence such as increased sensitivity to the treated area and some pain and discomfort for a short period. This may be normal and should be explained to you before the treatment began.

The most common injuries resulting in laser hair removal claims are burns, discolouration (hyper-pigmentation and hypo-pigmentation) and scarring. In addition, as a result of the above,  you may suffer from psychological problems.

We can help you claim compensation for any of the above or other types of injury that have resulted from poor or negligent treatment.

What you can claim

The level of damages will depend upon the extent and duration of the injuries and suffering experienced, as well as the individual circumstances of the injured party. We would look to claim not only for the pain and scarring/burns and or psychological damages that you may suffer but in addition, we would seek to recover for all your financial losses that have arisen from the incident.

This can include:

  • the cost of any treatment for the scarring/burns, as well as for any psychological treatment required
  • the long-term costs of camouflage cream and other required cosmetics to reduce the visibility of skin disfigurement
  • the recovery of the costs of the original treatment
  • lost income as a result of time away from work for recovery and/or treatment
  • all and any other financial losses resulting from the incident

Start your laser hair removal claim today

If you feel that you may have a claim for negligent laser hair removal get in touch with us today, our experience and expertise will ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation:

  • call: 0113 224 7830
  • email: enquiry@cohencramerpi.co.uk 
  • enter your contact details in the box at the bottom of the page and we will get straight back to you.
  • book a callback at your convenience

Remember, your claim can be dealt with on a No Win-No Fee basis taking away the worry of paying your legal fees if your claim is not successful,