A YOUNG woman who claimed she suffered severe burns and blisters after laser treatment to remove hair from her legs has settled her High Court action.
Lorna Barton, Georgian Village, Castleknock, Dublin, sued Therapie Body Clinics Ltd, trading as Therapie, with registered offices at Molesworth Street, Dublin. The company denied her claims.
After talks between the sides yesterday, Richard Kean, for Ms Barton, told Mr Justice Vivian Lavan the case had been settled and could be put in for mention next October. Mr Justice Lavan adjourned the case.
Ms Barton alleged she attended the Therapie clinic on August 17th, 2004, for a fourth laser hair-removal treatment of a course of six. The lower legs and bikini area were treated, she claimed. She alleged excessive shots of energy were used, and she felt intense pain and suffered multiple severe burns to her skin on both legs.
It was alleged the defendant failed to properly train the therapist concerned in equipment use.
Ms Barton claimed her pain was so intense she was hysterical. She claimed she was in agony, and took painkillers every four hours. It was four weeks before the blisters healed. A loss of pigment in her left leg was later diagnosed as permanent and she found her legs’ appearance embarrassing.
The defence denied the claims. It said relevant industry standards were adhered to and Ms Barton was not entitled to damages.