Fillers, Botox and BBLs being carried out in public toilets, officials warn
Summary
Officials in the UK have raised concerns about unlicensed individuals performing cosmetic procedures like fillers and Botox in unsafe places like public toilets and hotel rooms. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is calling for new rules to regulate the industry and protect people from health risks. Currently, there are no laws requiring a license to do cosmetic procedures in England, but changes are being considered.Key Facts
- Unlicensed people are giving cosmetic injections in places like public toilets and hotels in the UK.
- The lack of regulations means it's difficult to know who is qualified to perform these procedures.
- Unsafe cosmetic products are being sold online, posing additional risks.
- The government is looking into introducing regulations to protect consumers from untrained practitioners.
- There's a specific concern about young people accessing these procedures without proper age checks.
- Serious side effects have been reported from risky procedures like liquid Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs).
- In England, you currently do not need a license to perform cosmetic procedures, but this may change.
- The Scottish government plans to start regulating aesthetic treatments, though other UK regions have not announced similar plans.
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