Medical negligence solicitor Blackwater Law has outlined that clinical negligence claims linked to plastic surgery within the NHS have risen significantly.
According to the company, figures from the NHS show 75 claims were recorded in 2024/25, up from 53 the previous year, marking one of the highest totals in recent years. The data highlights a range of alleged patient harms, including unnecessary procedures, nerve damage and scarring. Unnecessary operations were the most frequently cited issue, while other claims involved serious complications such as infection and, in rare cases, fatalities.
Jason Brady, partner and head of medical negligence at Blackwater Law, commented, “The data reveals that there has been a rise in avoidable injuries from plastic surgery treatment. Such injuries can be distressing because there can be visible in appearance, with scarring together with physical and psychological symptoms. There can be other more severe injuries such as nerve injuries, chronic pain and amputations. If the treatment provided fell below the accepted standard this could lead to a medical negligence claim for compensation.”