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.
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...
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 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.
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.
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.
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...
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circa £130,000 p.a.
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