Negligent Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing

In this guide, we will look at the process of claiming negligent cool sculpting fat freezing compensation. Cool sculpting or cryolipysis is a kind of cosmetic procedure. It involves freezing stubborn areas of fat with an electric medical device. Because fat cells are more receptive to cold temperatures, it means that the skin and the cells in the tissue below are not damaged.

Negligent cool sculpting fat freezing claims guide

Cool sculpting does not have to be performed by a medical professional and can be done by a beauty therapist. However, for the purposes of this article we will be discussing claiming against a medical professional who has been negligent while performing this procedure.

When you seek medical attention, even if you’re undergoing an elective cosmetic procedure, the person performing the procedure needs to provide you with a minimum standard of care. If they fail to provide this minimum standard, and you’re injured because of this, then you could claim.

This article focuses on the process of making a negligent cool sculpting fat freezing claim. We will look at what exactly medical negligence is, how much you could be entitled to and the steps to take to build a strong case.

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Our Guide To Negligent Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing Claims
What Is Negligent Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing?
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Could I Make A No Win No Fee Claim For Negligent Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing?
Risks Of Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing Procedures
Side Effects Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing
Alternatives To Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing Procedures?
What Injuries Could Negligent Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing Cause?
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Our Guide To Negligent CoolSculpting Fat Freezing Claims

In this guide, we hope to clarify exactly when a cool sculpting negligence claim can be made and what your settlement could consist of. We examine the causes and symptoms of long-term fat freezing side effects and how you could make a claim against the clinician who harmed you.

Every medical professional owes their patients a duty of care. They need to prevent you from being harmed unnecessarily.

You can only claim for injury, illness or a worsening of your condition if this was directly caused by negligence. Speak with an advisor today for free legal advice about the process of claiming.

What Is Negligent Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing?

Cool sculpting involves the application of an electric device to parts of the body where stubborn deposits of fat have accumulated. The device gently pulls fat cells to the surface, freezes them and allows the body to break them down as dead cells, removing the fat from that area.

The purpose is to freeze those cells in a way that causes them to die and be broken down. It can take 4 to 6 months for the effects to become apparent.

When you undergo medical treatment, you should expect to receive care that meets a minimum standard. If the level of care you receive falls below this standard, then you may be able to claim. However, you would need to show that this caused you harm.

You cannot claim for just any harm that you experience after medical care. For example, if you undergo cool sculpting, there are some side effects that you can experience. These include bruising, swelling and pain in the area. However, these are expected side effects following this kind of procedure, meaning that you would be unlikely to be able to claim.

Furthermore, there may be instances where you are harmed in a way that’s not expected as a part of the treatment, but this is not caused by medical negligence and the person treating you. If this is the case, you would not be able to claim.

Speak with an advisor for more information on negligent cool sculpting fat freezing claims.

Negligent Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing Compensation Calculator

You may be wondering how much your medical negligence claim could be worth. When you make a claim for compensation, you can receive up to two different kinds of damages as part of this. The first of these is called general damages. This is the part of the settlement that relates to the pain and suffering that your injuries have caused you. You might be invited to an indepoenant medical assessment as part of the process so that this head of claim will be assessed.

Your injuries can then be valued with the Judicial College Guidelines. This publication provides guideline compensation brackets for a number of different injuries. Varying severities within injuries are also valued.

We have used these guidelines to create the table below:

Injury	Notes	How much?
Mental harm (Severe)	£54,830 to £115,730	Marked problems with education, life, work and relationships and a poor prognosis
Mental harm (Moderately Severe)	£19,070 to £54,830	Significant problems with education, life, work and relationships and a more optimistic prognosis than in more serious cases
Mental harm (Moderate)	£5,860 to £19,070	There will have been the kinds of problems associated with life, education, work and relationships
Mental harm (Less Severe)	£1,540 to £5,860	The level of compensation awarded will depend on factors such as how long the person was disabled with their injuries and how much their sleep and activities were impacted.
Scarring	£29,780 to £97,330	A number of noticeable scars or a single scar that causes disfigurement in the leg, arms, hands, back or chest.
Scarring	£2,370 to £7,830	Where there is just one noticeable scar, or a number of smaller scars in the arms, legs or hands where this has a minor cosmetic effect
Facial disfigurement	£17,960 to £48,420	Substantial disfigurement and severe psychological reaction.
Facial disfigurement	£9,110 to £30,090	Where the worst of the effects can be reduced by plastic surgery, but the injured person is cosmetically disabled but the psycholoigical impact is not great or reduced despite being great initially
Facial disfigurement	£3,950 to £13,740	There is only one scar or a number of small scars that mar the appearance of someone, but don't effect it markedly.
Facial disfigurement	£1,710 to £3,530	Trivial scarring only

Special damages is a term used to describe the part of your settlement that relates to the financial impacts of your injuries. For example, if the procedure left you with scarring then you might need treatment to make this less visible.

Contact our team now to discuss what general and special damages you could receive in your negligent cool sculpting fat freezing claim. Anything you can prove caused you a financial loss could be included .

Could I Make A No Win No Fee Claim For Negligent Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing?

It’s important to note that anyone can start a claim for harm caused by medical negligence. You do not have to work with a personal injury lawyer, but the advantages when you do so are enormous. Medical negligence claims can be very complex. As you recover from your injuries, it might be worthwhile to think seriously about how much time and effort it would take to manage a claim on your own. Furthermore, why would anyone deny themselves the expertise and practical experience of a lawyer in cases like this?

Many people are daunted by the idea of starting any type of litigation for fear of the cost. No Win No Fee can directly help here. When you choose to work with a personal injury lawyer on this basis they only ask for payment if your case wins.

With no money required upfront or while the case progresses, No Win No Fee agreements offer you unfettered access to excellent legal advice right away. If the case fails, you walk away without needing to have paid a single penny to your lawyers.

Risks Of Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing Procedures

There are some side effects that you can experience as a result of cool sculpting. For example, the fat can sometimes enlarge in size. This will require surgical intervention in order to be fixed.

You might have to pay for the additional treatment that you need to fix this. Alternatively, it might cause you psychological harm if you experience this and

If any of these effects happened because of negligence on the part of the person performing the procedure, you may be able to claim. Speak with an advisor about making a negligent cool sculpting fat freezing claim.

Side Effects Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing

You might sustain a number of different side effects as a result of cool sculpting. These can include:

Bruising
Redness
Swelling
Stinging
Tingling
Firmness
Aching
Cramping
Itching
Sensetive skin

If any of the above happened because of a breach of duty of care, then you could be eligible to receive compensation. Speak with an advisor today for more information on claiming.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/coolsculpting-side-effects-linda-evangelista-b1926385.html

Alternatives To CoolSculpting Fat Freezing Procedures

Coolsculpting can be used to remove fat from areas where it cannot be removed by diet and exercise. However, there are other options that are available for these purposes.

One of these is liposuction. This is a kind of cosmetic surgery whereby body fat is removed; it doesn’t require your body to break down the fat in the way cool sculpting does.

This involves small areas of fat being sucked from the body. The results will generally last for a long time, provided that you maintain a healthy weight.

There are risks to consider with liposuction, too. These include:

Uneven results
Bleeding underneath the skin
Changes in the colour of skin
Damage to internal organs
Ongoing numbness

For more information on making a negligent cool sculpting fat freezing claim, speak with an advisor today.

What Injuries Could Negligent Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing Cause?

The side effects of improperly administered cool sculpting procedures can be apparent. You might notice:

Scarring or changes to the colour of your skin
Lower lip weakness or reduced movement in the tongue after the procedure is performed on the neck or chin
Frostbite from the freezing cold equipment
Harness in the treated area which can be painful

These side effects might be experienced even when the right level of care has been provided. However, if you were harmed because of a breach of duty of care, then this could be considered medical negligence and you may be able to claim.

Making A Cool Sculpting Fat Freezing Negligence Claim On A No Win No Fee Basis

You might be considering making a claim against a medical professional who has harmed you as a result of negligence. Furthermore, you might recognise the benefits of working with a lawyer, who can help you:

Value your claim
Collect evidence
Negotiate a settlement

However, you might be put off by the prospect of paying them a large upfront fee in order for them to start work on your claim, without any guarantee that you will receive compensation at the end of the process.

If this is the case, then you might benefit from a No Win No Fee agreement. This is an agreement between you and your lawyer that sets out the conditions that need to be met before you pay them. You could be offered a kind of No Win No Fee agreement called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).

The advantages of this kind of agreement include:

Not having to pay anything upfront
No ongoing payments
In the event of a successful claim, a legally-capped percentage of your compensation will be deducted as a success fee
If you aren’t awarded compensation, there’s no success fee to pay

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