Beware of ‘dodgy practitioners’ offering BBLs and Botox, government warn

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7 Aug 2025 • 6:44 AM MYT
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  • The UK government is proposing new restrictions on cosmetic procedures, including Botox and Brazilian butt lifts.
  • The Department of Health and Social Care's initiative aims to protect patients from harm, injury, and death caused by untrained
  • Health minister Karin Smyth stated the action is intended to “root out cowboys” and support “honest and competent practitioners.”
  • Proposed measures include restricting who can perform procedures, requiring practitioners to be licensed, and setting hygiene standards, with a consultation planned for next year.
  • Medical bodies and industry representatives, such as the Royal College of Surgeons of England, have welcomed the proposals as an important step for patient safety.

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