MPs call for an immediate ban on this cosmetic surgery

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18 Feb 2026 • 10:01 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Members of Parliament are demanding an immediate ban on liquid Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) due to serious patient safety concerns.
  • The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) criticised ministers for their slow response in implementing a licensing system for non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
  • The committee highlighted a “wild west” environment where procedures are performed in unsanitary settings by untrained individuals, leading to serious harm and fatalities.
  • The WEC report states that high-harm procedures like liquid BBLs, which have resulted in deaths, should be banned immediately without further consultation.
  • MPs also urged for a licensing system for lower-risk procedures to be introduced within the current Parliament, ensuring only suitably qualified professionals can perform them.

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