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Latest cosmetic procedures

Legislation to make non-surgical procedures safer passed in Scotland

By Liz Wells 18 March 2026

The Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill, which regulates higher-risk cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers, has been passed.

COSMETIC PROCEDURES

Ban 'high-harm' cosmetic procedures, WEC warns

By Liz Wells 18 February 2026

‘High-harm’ cosmetic procedures, such as the liquid Brazilian butt lift (BBL), should be banned immediately without further consultation, a new report by the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) ha...

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scotland's move to regulate aesthetics industry passes first hurdle

By Liz Wells 09 February 2026

A new bill to regulate Scotland’s aesthetics industry has passed its first parliamentary hurdle.

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

Scottish Parliament publishes bill to regulate commonly-performed cosmetic procedures

By Liz Wells 10 October 2025

The Scottish Parliament has published a new bill to regulate some of the most commonly performed non-surgical procedures.

COSMETIC PROCEDURES

MHRA crackdown on illegal 'Botox' after victims left seriously ill

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit has launched a number of criminal investigations following a spike in hospital admissions believed to be linked to the use of unlicensed botulinum toxin products.

PREVENTION

DHSC works with TikTok to help boost safety for treatments abroad

By Liz Wells 15 August 2025

Patients who use social media to help plan cosmetic procedures abroad will now be able to access more reliable information thanks to a new initiative between the government and TikTok.

AESTHETIC PROCEDURES

Urgent regulation of fat injections, fillers and botox needed

By Liz Wells 19 June 2025

An urgent clampdown on providers of aesthetic procedures is needed to tackle ‘the Wild West of untrained, unlicensed and uninsured individuals’ who may be putting lives in danger, The Chartered Tra...