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Investment banker ‘scarred for life’ by laser hair removal sues clinic for £50k
Investment banker Sunna Firdaus is suing a London clinic for almost £50,000 after suffering permanent scarring from a botched laser hair removal procedure in September 2020. Firdaus claims excessive heat caused burns and scarring to her chin, leading to ongoing physical and psychological effects. The clinic, Skintology Ltd, disputes the claim, stating Firdaus was aware of the risks involved in the treatment. Full Article
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