By Lewis Cobain. Last Updated 26th August 2025. In this rhinoplasty injury claims guide, we’ll provide information on when you could claim medical negligence compensation if this procedure goes wrong for you and the process of claiming. If you suffer complications from a rhinoplasty gone wrong due to the negligence of your surgeon or other medical staff then you may be entitled to compensation.
Rhinoplasty claims can be complicated as you will need to prove that any suffering you have endured should have been avoided and that liability for your pain lies with someone else. You should seek the advice of a personal injury lawyer to help you through the nose job claims process but this guide will give you all the information you will need to start you in the right direction.
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- Who Could Make Rhinoplasty Negligence Compensation Claims?
- Who Can You Claim Against For Rhinoplasty Gone Wrong?
- Evidence In Rhinoplasty Negligence Compensation Claims
- How Long Do You Have To Claim For A Botched Nose Job?
- How Long Will The Rhinoplasty Claims Process Take?
- What Can I Claim For Following A Failed Nose Job?
- Payouts For Rhinoplasty Negligence Compensation Claims
- No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Helpful Links
Who Could Make Rhinoplasty Negligence Compensation Claims?
All medical professionals, including plastic surgeons, owe their patients a duty of care. To fulfil this duty, they need to make sure that the care they provide meets a minimum standard and that they do not cause their patients avoidable harm.
The standards that medical professionals need to meet can vary from field to field. For example, the General Medical Council (GMC) provides guidelines for doctors to follow, and they also provide guidance for doctors who provide cosmetic procedures.
If you are interested in claiming rhinoplasty negligence compensation, you need to be able to prove that:
- You were owed a duty of care
- A medical professional breached this duty
- You suffered avoidable harm as a result
How Could A Plastic Surgeon Breach Their Duty Of Care?
There are many ways that the negligent actions of a plastic surgeon could result in a botched nose job.
For example, you could suffer harm from a nose job gone wrong if the surgeon treating you left a piece of sponge or cotton in the surgical site, causing it to become infected.
Or, if the surgeon made a misstep during the procedure and caused nerve damage, this can cause numbness in the nose and changes to your sense of smell and taste.
If you’ve suffered harm due to a failed rhinoplasty, contact our team of advisors today. They can evaluate your claim for free, and tell you whether or not you could make a botched nose job claim.
Who Can You Claim Against For Rhinoplasty Gone Wrong
If your rhinoplasty was performed for health reasons in the public sector, but the surgery went wrong, then you could claim against the NHS for rhinoplasty negligence compensation.
Can You Sue A Plastic Surgeon In The UK?
If you have had rhinoplasty surgery as a cosmetic procedure, then you may have gone to a private hospital with a specialised plastic surgeon. If your surgery has gone wrong and left you with complications, then you can make rhinoplasty negligence claims against the private hospital in which you had your surgery or against the specific surgeon who performed it.
Evidence In Rhinoplasty Negligence Compensation Claims
Evidence in Rhinoplasty negligence compensation claims can include medical records as well as financial documents. The idea is to not only show what harm you have endured, but also prove that the surgeons and other medical professionals did not provide the correct standard of care.
We’ve given a few more evidence examples below, which one of our solicitors can help gather on your behalf:
- Medical records from both the rhinoplasty and any corrective treatments you underwent, such as surgical reports, scans, and examinations.
- Pre-op and post-op photographs can provide further context for the harm you suffered.
- Expert opinion from an independent medical report. We can organise this for you.
- Contact details for anyone who attended your appointments or otherwise saw the level of care you received could provide a witness statement. Be sure that this information is correct, as your solicitor may reach out to collect eyewitness statements from them.
- Any findings from the Bolam test, if applied.
The Bolam test isn’t used in every rhinoplasty claim, but it can be useful evidence if the court decides it’s needed. The test involves medical professionals from the relevant field, in this instance, facial surgery, assessing the care you received and determining if the correct standards were met. This test would be arranged on your behalf if it is deemed necessary.
To learn more about the evidence that can be used in a botched rhinoplasty claim, or for a free eligibility assessment, talk to our team today using the contact information provided at the bottom of this page.
How Long Do You Have To Claim For A Botched Nose Job?
Any medical negligence claim you make must be started within the relevant time limits. As per the Limitation Act 1980, you will be expected to have started your claim for a botched nose job within three years from the date the incident occurred or the date you connected the avoidable harm you experienced to medical negligence.
However, there are exceptions, such as for those under the age of 18 and those who lack the mental capacity to claim. In these instances, a litigation friend could be appointed by the courts to make the claim on the person’s behalf.
However, in the case of children, they will have three years from the date they turn 18 if no claim has been made on their behalf before this date. In the case of those who lack the mental capacity to claim, if they recover, they will have three years from the date of recovery if no claim has already been made on their behalf.
Please note that not all botched nose jobs will form the basis of a valid claim. To check whether you’re eligible to seek compensation, please get in touch on the number above. An advisor can also help you have any more questions about claims for surgical negligence leading to botched or bad nose jobs.
How Long Will The Rhinoplasty Claims Process Take?
There is no set time for how long rhinoplasty negligence compensation claims can take. This is because numerous factors can determine the length of the claims process, such as:
- How severe the effects of your failed rhinoplasty are.
- Whether the professional responsible for the failed rhinoplasty accepts liability or not. If they don’t, negotiations may have to take place.
- Whether your claim is taken to court or not. However, this will be unlikely, as most claims are settled before court is needed.
- How quick the liable professional takes to respond to correspondence.
- How long it takes to gather your evidence.
If you connect with one of our solicitors, they will keep you updated regularly throughout each step of the claims process. They will also offer advice and guidance along the way, answering any questions you may have. Our solicitors can also assist you in various ways throughout the process, such as collecting evidence for you and sending correspondence on your behalf so you can focus on recovery.
Since all rhinoplasty negligence claims are unique, please contact us to discuss your specific circumstances further. By contacting us, you can also learn more about the rhinoplasty negligence compensation claims process.
What Can I Claim For Following A Failed Nose Job?
If you make a successful medical negligence claim for a nose job gone wrong, your settlement could include general and special damages. However, in order to be eligible for medical negligence compensation, you’ll need evidence that any harm you sustained was avoidable and caused because a medical professional breached their duty of care to you.
General damages cover the pain and suffering, both physical or psychological, caused by the medical negligence. Several factors can influence the amount you receive, including your expected recovery time, the impact on your daily activities and the severity of the harm you experienced.
Special damages are designed to put you in the same financial position you were in before you suffered from rhinoplasty gone wrong. Any out-of-pocket expenses or losses caused by medical negligence are included under this head of claim. For example, if you require time off work to recover from any harm you have sustained, you could suffer a loss of earnings. You should keep hold of your wage slips as proof of this loss.
Continue reading to find out how much compensation you could be awarded after scarring from rhinoplasty. Alternatively, speak to our advisors if you would
Payouts For Rhinoplasty Negligence Compensation Claims
If you have suffered harm as a result of a nose job gone wrong, you may be interested in pursuing compensation. While most cases of rhinoplasty are cosmetic and are pursued through private healthcare, some nose jobs are corrective and are pursued through the NHS. Nose job gone wrong compensation could potentially be claimed either way.
Because of the differences between cases, we can’t provide a set average compensation payout for botched nose jobs. However, you can still get an idea of what you could receive by using the compensation calculator table we have included below.
| Harm Type | Compensation Bracket |
|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Forms of Harm Alongside Special Damages (e.g. Medical Bills) | Up to £250,000+ |
| Facial Disfigurement - Very Severe Scarring | £36,340 to £118,790 |
| Facial Disfigurement - Less Severe Scarring | £21,920 to £59,090 |
| Facial Disfigurement - Significant Scarring | £11,120 to £36,720 |
| Facial Disfigurement - Less Significant Scarring | £4,820 to £16,770 |
| Facial Disfigurement - Trivial Scarring | £2,080 to £4,310 |
| Fractures of Nose or Nasal Complex (i) | £12,990 to £28,220 |
| Fractures of Nose or Nasal Complex (ii) | £4,820 to £6,230 |
The brackets shown in the table above (apart from the top figure) have been taken from the latest Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG is a document that provides legal professionals with guideline compensation ranges for personal injury cases, but it’s important to remember that they are not guaranteed. The actual amount of compensation you may receive can vary.
To learn more about compensation payouts for a nose job gone wrong, contact our team of advisors now. They can provide a free assessment of your claim, as well as free legal advice.
No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors
If you suffered due to negligence while undergoing a rhinoplasty, you may wish to make a surgery compensation claim. To help, you could instruct a No Win No Fee solicitor. Their services could be provided under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). Let’s explain what this means.
A CFA is a type of No Win No Fee agreement. Medical negligence solicitors who work in this way won’t charge for their services at all during the claim. That means zero upfront or ongoing solicitor fees. Should your claim not prove successful, your solicitor won’t charge you any of these fees, either.
If your clinical negligence claim wins, a success fee will be taken from your compensation. However, this fee is small, as the percentage that can be deducted is capped.
Call our advisors for a free assessment of your surgery compensation claim. If they can see that you could be entitled to compensation, they’ll connect you with our specialist medical negligence solicitors who’ll start working on your case right away. To get in touch:
- Call 0800 073 8804
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Helpful Links
Learn more about the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
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