The inquiry will explore the effectiveness of existing regulations governing surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including breast implants and assess the adequacy of the current informed consent processes in ensuring individuals understand the risks and long-term implications of cosmetic procedures.

The inquiry follows an initial evidence session in Parliament in May, which touched upon the PIP breast implant scandal, the rise in cosmetic procedures, liquid BBLs (Brazilian butt lifts) and liquid boob jobs.

Evidence on cosmetic tourism will be examined, including the potential risks of travelling outside the UK to undergo cosmetic procedures and MPs will also explore how the NHS can be protected from the costs of corrective treatment for procedures undertaken privately, both within and outside the UK.

Women and Equalities Committee chair Sarah Owen said: ‘With the rise in cosmetic tourism and the number of people undergoing both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, a thorough assessment of the adequacy of the existing regulatory framework is much needed.'