The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing has called for dermal fillers to be available on a prescription only basis, alongside a number of other recommendations, warning that the public is being put at risk of harm and that the current situation cannot continue.
Other recommendations include a mandatory face to face consultation with a medical professional, mandatory psychological screening of clients prior to treatment, as well as mandatory qualifications to perform invasive procedures, a licensing scheme, and restrictions on advertising.
The recommendations come on the back of a Sky News investigation uncovering substandard training in the aesthetics industry.
"Anyone considering botox, or fillers, should pause and take the time they need to consider the potential impact of surgery on both their physical and mental health, and take steps to ensure they are using a reputable, safe and qualified practitioner."
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