Plans to tighten regulation of cosmetic injectables have reignited debate in the aesthetics industry: Safety campaigners want reform while experienced non-medics warn of unintended consequences.
The UK government is considering introducing stricter regulations on cosmetic injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers, following growing concern over patient safety.
Campaigners and medical professionals argue that a lack of regulation has allowed unqualified individuals to perform highly invasive procedures, such as liquid BBLs, that carry serious health risks.
However, proposed changes have also sparked debate within the cosmetic industry, with some practitioners warning that the new laws could negatively affect non-medics who have been in the aesthetics industry for years.
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