An investment banker claimed that she had been left 'scars for life' after undergoing a failed laser hair removal procedure and now the beauty salon complains for £ 50,000.
Sunna Firdaus, 31, says she suffered from burns during the treatment that has now left permanent scars on her chin.
The BNP Parabas product developer claims that 'excessive heat' during the procedure in a beauty salon in Preston Park, Wembley, was applied to her face in September 2020.
Mrs. Firdaus says that this heat of the laser has left her with a 'visible wound' that led to 'scab, itching and seeping'.
She is now looking for £ 50,000 in compensation from Salon Owners Skintology LTD about the alleged physical and psychological impact of her injuries.
However, skintology fights against the claim and states that Mrs. Firdaus received 'fair warning' that Burns was a possible risk of her chosen treatment.
In papers submitted to the Central London County court, Mrs. Firdaus' lawyer Moshin Malik described her claims against the North London beauty salon.
“The plaintiff experienced discomfort and pain during the procedure and a visible wound was caused,” he said.
Sunna Firdaus (depicted) says that they suffered from burns during treatment, who has now left permanent scars on her chin
“As a result, she was personal injury. Shortly thereafter there were liquid secretions and scab.
'The plaintiff has re -established the suspect's salon for further treatment of the certainty that this would improve this injury.
“This turned out to be meaningless and healing only partially. Scars has emerged and turned out to be permanent.
'The claimant suffered as a result of the accident permanent scars with the face. This followed a burning feeling during treatment followed by scab, itching and seep, which lasted for a longer period.
“As soon as the injury healed, scars followed,” Mr. Malik added.
The document also blames 'surplus heat' for the injury, and adds that Mrs. Firdaus with two areas of scars has been left behind, both 'noticeable at a conversation distance'.
“These are adult facials that are not susceptible to further treatment, although the cosmetic appearance can be somewhat improved with surgery,” says the papers.
She has also had a 'degree of psychological reaction', it is claimed.
The failed procedure took place in Skintology Beauty Salon in Preston Park, Wembley, in September 2020
During a pre-trial hearing before Judge Alan Saggerson, Mr. Malik added: “My client was only young at the time of the injury … The scars was completely and exclusively caused by a burn as a result of the hair removal.”
He then asked the judge to rely on plastic surgery and psychiatric experts to explain the physical and emotional impact on her during the process.
Judge Saggerson agreed and said: “It seems to me that the reports of both are necessary.”
He added: “About liability is the issue whether what happened to this lady was an inherent, albeit the minor risk, of the procedure that she was properly warned and therefore or informed permission was given – whether this was an inevitable risk in a minority of affairs.”
Daniel Tresigne, for skintology, added: “The core problem is whether or not the treatment has been administered negligently.”
The case will return for a three -day process next year.
