Last updated 15th July 2025. Dermal fillers are a type of cosmetic injection used to improve lines and wrinkles in the face. The filler is used to plump out areas of the face and lips, giving a fuller appearance. They are carried out without the need for surgery.
Whilst dermal fillers are a routine and fairly safe procedure, this does not mean things can’t go wrong. If you have suffered a dermal filler injury due to the practitioner’s negligence, you could make a dermal filler injury compensation claim.
Our solicitors are experienced in handling clinical negligence claims and could help you. Starting a claim is easy and stress free. You can contact an advisor today using the methods below. If an advisor thinks you have a claim, they could connect you to a No Win No Fee solicitor.
Contact us today;
- Call on 0800 073 8804.
- Use the live chat on this page.
- Or begin your claim online.
What Is A Dermal Filler Injury Compensation Claim?
Any cosmetic procedure must be carried out by a relevant and trained professional. Any such procedure should also be carried out according to guidelines and professional standards.
If a professional negligently breached their duty of care whilst carrying out your dermal filler procedure and you suffered unnecessary harm, you could claim compensation. You will need to show that,
- The professional carrying out the dermal filler procedure owed you a duty of care. Whenever you are having a procedure carried out the person doing it automatically owes you a duty of care.
- That they have breached this duty of care.
- You suffered avoidable harm or unnecessary scarring or disfigurement as a result.
To see if you could make a dermal filler injury compensation claim, contact us for free using the above details.
How Could Dermal Filler Injuries Be Caused By Negligence?
As with many procedures, the use of dermal fillers could include common, less common and rare side effects.
According to statistics from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, two in three surgeons are seeing botched fillers. 84% of problems with botched permanent fillers require surgical correction.
Examples of dermal filler injuries caused by negligent cosmetic professionals could include;
Procedural mistakes: these are mistakes made whilst the dermal filler treatment is being carried out.
- The filler might be applied to the wrong site
- It could block blood flow leading to tissue death.
- A harmful or unsafe substance is used.
Poor advice: prior to your procedure being carried out you should be given a full consultation in which the procedure and any risks are fully explained to you. If you were not properly informed of potential side effects or risks the professional may have been negligent.
Our Case Studies On Dermal Filler Injury Claims
To help give you an idea of the types of cases we can help with, we’ve put together some anonymised case studies featuring past cases we’ve succeeded with.
Lip Filler Gone Wrong – £12,000 Compensation
At Legal Expert, we supported Sophie*, who visited a beauty clinic for lip fillers. Shortly after the treatment, her lips became painfully swollen, bruised, and lumpy due to improper injection technique.
It transpired that the practitioner had failed to carry out a proper consultation or explain the risks. Sophie was left needing corrective treatment and developed anxiety about further procedures. We helped Sophie bring a claim against the clinic, securing £12,000 in compensation for her pain, suffering, corrective costs, and emotional distress.
Filler Causing Facial Nerve Damage – £25,000 Compensation
We represented James*, who received dermal fillers at a salon where the practitioner was not medically qualified.
The filler was injected too deeply, causing nerve damage to his cheek and partial facial numbness. James experienced long-term discomfort and needed specialist medical treatment.
Legal Expert helped James pursue a claim, resulting in £25,000 in compensation to cover his injury, medical expenses, lost income during recovery, and the psychological impact.
Allergic Reaction to Filler – £8,500 Compensation
Legal Expert acted for Maria*, who suffered a severe allergic reaction after receiving dermal fillers at a beauty clinic.
The clinic failed to carry out a patch test or check for allergies, and as a result, Maria experienced facial swelling, redness, and blistering, requiring emergency medical care. We successfully claimed £8,500 on Maria’s behalf, covering her physical injuries, medical costs, and the emotional trauma she endured.
*Names and circumstances have been changed to protect client confidentiality.
How Do I Claim For A Dermal Filler Injury?
One of the most important steps in making a dermal filler injury compensation claim, or making any beauty treatment injury claims, is gathering supporting evidence. Your claim will require evidence of what happened, what negligence was involved and how the negligence impacted you. Without evidence of the harm caused to you and the defendant’s liability, you may find it difficult to make a dermal filler injury claim.
Types of evidence which could support your claim may include;
- Medical records and notes. These may include medical records from the clinic at which you had your dermal filler treatment and your medical records and history covering treatment required to correct it.
- Witness statements or details. This may include details of anyone who either witnessed the negligent treatment take place, or the impact of this on you.
- Photographs before and after the procedure.
Please contact our team to learn more about claims and evidence supporting them.
Is There A Time Limit For Making A Dermal Filler Claim?
Whether you are claiming compensation for serious facial scarring or other injuries caused by dermal filler injections, you must be aware of the applicable time limit. Time limits in which to claim compensation are set in The Limitation Act 1980 and are, in general, three years. This time limit will begin either:
- The date on which you received negligent treatment.
- The date you discovered injuries caused by negligent treatment.
As it can be harder to make a claim if you are close to the time limit it is important to begin your dermal filler claim as soon as possible. In addition, beginning your claim as soon as possible gives you the best chance to gather supporting evidence.
There are exceptions to the three year time limit, such as where the person harmed under the age of eighteen or where they lack the mental capacity to make a claim on their own behalf.
Contact an advisor today to find out if you could make a dermal filler injury compensation claim.
How Much Compensation For Dermal Filler Injuries?
Damages in a dermal filler injury compensation claim will take into account general damages and special damages. General damages compensate you for the pain and suffering as well as any unsightly scarring or disfigurement caused by the dermal filler. This might include physical injuries and psychological harm caused, such as anxiety caused by any impact on your appearance.
It is important to be able to show what injuries you sustained and their impact on you. If you choose to claim with a solicitor they may organise for you to attend a medical assessment.
Below we look at examples of how much compensation may be awarded in a negligence claim for a dermal filler injury, such as a facial injury. The first figure is our own and an illustration of what you could claim for multiple serious injuries and special damages. The rest of the figures are taken from the Judicial College (JC) guidelines. This document is used by solicitors and other parties to compensation claims.
Please only refer to these figures as a guide – none of them can be guaranteed as all dermal filler injury claims are unique.
Compensation Examples
- You could claim up to £500,000 for a combination of multiple severe injuries and special damages.
- For psychiatric damage which is severe the person may be unable to work, study or go about their daily life as before. Compensation could range from £66,920 to £141,240.
- For psychiatric damage which is moderately severe, though there are still problems with the factors above, compensation may range from £23,270 to £66,920.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder which is severe and has permanent effects on the person’s life, preventing them from functioning at pre-trauma levels could be awarded compensation from £73,050 to £122,850.
- In instances of post-traumatic stress disorder which is moderate the person may largely recover. Compensation could range from £9,980 to £28,250.
- For facial disfigurement which causes very severe scarring and causes a severe psychological reaction in someone in their 30’s or younger, compensation ranges from £36,340 to £118,790.
- For facial disfigurement which causes less severe scarring which is still substantial and causes a significant psychological reaction, compensation amounts range from £21,920 to £59,090.
- For facial disfigurement causing significant scarring and where the worst effects may be reduced by plastic surgery compensation ranges from £11,120 to £36,720.
- Where the facial disfigurement results in less significant scarring the person may have a single noticeable scar, or several small ones. Compensation ranges from £4,820 to £16,770.
- In instances of facial disfigurement causing trivial scarring the effect may only be minor. Compensation amounts can range from £2,080 to £4,310.
Special Damages
Special damages compensate you for the financial and wider impact that the injury has had on you. You could claim for losses, costs and expenses related to your dermal filler injuries. These damages could include compensation for;
- Lost income if you were unable to work for a period of time during recovery or were not able to return to work. You will need evidence to claim for loss of earnings. This may include bank statements or wage slips.
- Medical expenses such as for cosmetic surgery or other treatment.
- Travel expenses to get to and from medical appointments.
From cosmetic surgery claims to plastic surgery negligence claims, our experienced team could help if you have been harmed by negligent cosmetic procedures. For more information on how a cosmetic injury claim is calculated, please contact our team.
How Can Legal Expert Help You?
Once you’ve contacted us, we’ll give you an initial free consultation to discuss your circumstances and confirm whether you have an eligible dermal filler injury claim. If you are eligible, we can connect you with one of our specialist No Win No Fee solicitors.
Your solicitor can then use their legal skills and experience to help you throughout the dermal filler injury compensation claims process, which includes:
- Help with gathering evidence. Even if the party admits liability for the accident, you must prove they are also liable for your injuries in order to be compensated. This is because your claim will go to the liable party’s insurance company.
- Corresponding with the liable third party and their insurance company so you don’t have to.
- Negotiating the claim out of court to keep the claims process as short as possible. If your claim does have to go to court, your solicitor will be with you every step of the way and sort further legal representation for you.
- Ensuring the dermal filler negligence compensation value is fair and accurate. If the liable third party admits liability, your solicitor can also try and help you secure interim payments to fund your ongoing expenses before the claim is settled.
- Keeping you up to date with regular updates throughout the claims process.
To find out whether you can start a dermal filler injury claim with us today, please have a chat with us.
Make A No Win No Fee Dermal Filler Injury Compensation Claim
One of the most frequently asked questions about making a dermal filler injury compensation claim is how much it costs to make your claim. If you choose to claim with a solicitor from Legal Expert they could handle your claim through a No Win No Fee or Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). A CFA is a way to fund a solicitor without the need to pay upfront.
If your claim is successful, your No Win No Fee solicitor will charge a success fee. This is a legally limited percentage of the compensation awarded to you.
For more information on making a dermal filler injury compensation claim please contact us;
- Phone an advisor on 0800 073 8804.
- Talk to us using the live chat on this page.
- Start your dermal filler injury claim online.
Resources Related To Clinical Negligence Claims
Below we have included links to related clinical negligence claims.
- In this guide we look at how much compensation you could receive for surgeon negligence and how you could have been harmed.
- Learn about making a surgery negligence claim in this guide.
- Learn more about claiming compensation for delayed treatment in this guide.
References
- Learn more about plastic and cosmetic surgery at the British Association of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
- Government information on the licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
- Consultation into unregulated cosmetic procedures from the government.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Below, you can find answers to some popular questions on dermal filler injury claims.
Can I claim if I had fillers done abroad?
Possibly, but it’s more complicated. Making a claim for treatment abroad depends on the laws of that country and whether the practitioner or clinic has assets or insurance you can claim against. It’s important to speak to a solicitor familiar with cross-border claims.
Do I need a solicitor to make a dermal filler injury claim?
While you’re not legally required to use a solicitor, having one greatly improves your chances of success. An experienced solicitor can assess your case, gather evidence, negotiate with insurers, and fight for the best possible compensation on your behalf.
Can I sue a beauty clinic if my filler treatment goes wrong?
Yes, if the beauty clinic or practitioner was negligent. For example, by using the wrong technique, failing to check for allergies, or not explaining the risks. It’s best to get advice from a solicitor experienced in cosmetic negligence cases, such as ourselves.
Thank you for reading our guide to making a dermal filler injury compensation claim.