New strict rules for Botox, filler and BBL providers
Summary
The government plans to introduce stricter rules for cosmetic procedures like Botox and Brazilian butt lifts to protect people from unqualified practitioners. Only qualified health professionals will be able to perform high-risk procedures, and clinics will need to get licenses. Public consultation and parliamentary approval are needed before these rules take effect.Key Facts
- The government aims to regulate non-surgical cosmetic procedures due to safety concerns.
- Only qualified health professionals will be allowed to perform high-risk procedures like Brazilian butt lifts.
- Clinics will need licenses for procedures like fillers and Botox, meeting strict safety and training standards.
- The new rules include age restrictions on certain procedures to protect under-18s.
- Around 16,000 businesses offer non-surgical cosmetic procedures, which have grown in popularity.
- Public consultation in 2023 showed strong support for tighter regulations.
- The final rules require parliamentary approval and will take time to implement.
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