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A MOTHER from Lincoln has won a pay-out of more than £25,000 after her cosmetic surgery went wrong.
The 27-year-old had two breast operations carried out by a Harley Street plastic surgeon in 2007 and 2008.
The initial operation left her with disfigured breasts and despite a further corrective operation she was left with different size breasts, unsightly bulges and considerable pain.
The compensation was won by Lincoln lawyers Sills & Betteridge in an out-of-court settlement.
Initially the claim was disputed but when Sills launched court proceedings the case was settled without admission of liability.
Their client now has to have a third operation to correct the problems.
Earlier this year the British government ordered a review of the cosmetic surgery industry, led by NHS medical director Sir Bruce Keogh.
He will examine whether there needs to be more regulation, how complaints are dealt with, and whether better clinical governance is needed.
The move came in the wake of the scandal over breast implants when it was revealed a French company had manufactured breast implants using industrial silicon rather than medical grade material.
“We were delighted to have won a substantial amount for our client. She has suffered both physically and mentally as a result of these operations and the compensation has allowed her to have corrective surgery,” said Stephen Wilson, deputy senior partner and head of the Accident Claims Department at Sills.
“Amidst the current wave of concerns and problems in the cosmetic surgery industry we are receiving more and more enquiries.
“We would urge anyone who is worried or unhappy about their surgery to seek legal advice.”
The mother, who did not want to be named, said: “It was a terrible ordeal and, though the money can’t make it right, it has paid for another operation.
“I was so shaken and upset by the whole saga but glad I took legal advice. I would urge others not to suffer in silence but to make sure they seek recompense."
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If you are looking for advice or if you have a claim, contact our Claims department now on 0800 542 4245 or email them at accidentclaims@sillslegal.co.uk
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