{"id":688,"date":"2021-03-02T14:07:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T14:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/personalinjurypal.co.uk\/?p=688"},"modified":"2021-03-08T08:48:09","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T08:48:09","slug":"another-unexpected-consequence-of-covid-19-revealed-lockdown-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/personalinjurypal.co.uk\/another-unexpected-consequence-of-covid-19-revealed-lockdown-face\/","title":{"rendered":"Another unexpected consequence of Covid-19 revealed: Lockdown Face"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Kate Campbell-Gunn, Associate Solicitor<\/p>\n
\u201cWorking from home\u201d became part of the new normal for many when the country entered a national lock down on 23rd<\/sup> March 2020. As video calls replaced face-to-face conversations, how people looked, or thought they looked, began to take on a greater significance.<\/p>\n The term \u201cLockdown face\u201d has been coined by cosmetic surgeons to explain a reported surge in requests for consultations as people seek to improve their appearance.<\/p>\n While the number of people opting for surgical and non-surgical procedures is increasing, it\u2019s important to remember that negligent surgery or treatments can be devastating and can result in permanent physical and psychological damage.<\/p>\n It is essential to carry out extensive research before undergoing any kind<\/strong><\/p>\n of cosmetic surgery or treatment:<\/strong><\/p>\n More general considerations include:<\/strong><\/p>\n What happens if the results don\u2019t meet the expectations? <\/strong><\/p>\n The first step is always to speak to the surgeon or practitioner who carried out the procedure. It may be that the body needs time to heal before the final results can be seen properly. If that isn\u2019t the case, this would be the time to discuss a revision procedure with them.<\/p>\n If tackling any concerns directly with the surgeon or practitioner fails to bring about a satisfactory conclusion, there are other options to consider:<\/p>\n Kate Campbell-Gunn, Associate Solicitor in the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team at The Wilkes Partnership, understands that negligent surgery or treatment can be devastating, with unsatisfactory results leaving a legacy of physical and emotional pain. By pursuing a claim on your behalf, Kate would seek to recover funds to meet the costs of any corrective treatments along with any counselling that may be necessary following the ordeal.<\/p>\n\n
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