Latest update July 15th, 2018 10:13 AM
Your Top Questions Answered when it Comes to Laser Hair Removal Claims
The beauty industry has grown over the past years, and for good reason – it’s getting more popular with the young as well as the old, with the men and well as the women. One of the common treatments regularly done is laser hair removal. It’s often very effective on a semi-permanent basis, and most of the time things turn out just fine – but the procedures are not without risk.
IPL and laser treatments work by bundling light, and this can be dangerous if in the hands of an untrained individual. Unfortunately the industry is not regulated, and this means that basically anyone can perform the procedures. Are you worried about your treatment or what you can do when things go wrong? Here are your top questions answered when it comes to laser hair removal claims.
The legal position
The legal position of the courts is actually quite favourable to the industry – since October 2010 it is not regulated, which means that basically anyone (even those without the proper training) is able to perform procedures. Despite the well-known risks, an estimated 10,000 clinics in the UK could potentially operate without proper regulations.
What if I was injured?
Luckily, there are still things you can do – the health care and beauty professionals still have responsibilities. As long as you can prove negligence (an act or omitted act which puts the technician or beautician legally at fault), you have a good chance of making a personal injury claim. Take note: there are some things which should always happen.
No skin test?
Patch tests are able to give a strong indication of how the treatment will turn out, so if you were not given a patch test before treatment, you have a good chance of claiming compensation. Laser beams require precision and a medical evaluation can determine whether or not the results are as they should be.
Incorrect settings?
Putting the laser at a wrong frequency is also a serious breach of negligence – this too, gives you a good chance of claiming injury for laser hair removal burns, scarring, discolouration, and more.
If you have ever been injured, it’s important that you make a claim as soon as possible, for two main reasons. First of all, you and your family deserve to receive damages as a result of your injury; it may not help with the wounds itself and it won’t eliminate what has been done, but it may give you some comfort whilst you recover and try to carry on in the future. Secondly, the legally responsible party should be held accountable, and possible future accidents or negligence should be avoided. There are plenty of expert solicitors who are willing to assist you – usually on a No Win, No Fee basis – so never hesitate to seek legal assistance when making your claim.
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