Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs
A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately.
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Notable Quotes
"It's just been the most horrendous couple of years. I lost all my hair, I've got cognitive issues, I've had problems dropping things and I've had problems with my eyes."
— Sasha Dean , Other
"The government is not moving quickly enough. There is no need for further consultation and delay."
— Sarah Owen , Politician
"This government is taking action to crack down on cosmetic cowboys and root out dangerous treatments."
— Wes Streeting , Politician
"It's just been the most horrendous couple of years. I lost all my hair, I've got cognitive issues, I've had problems dropping things and I've had problems with my eyes. It's just an ongoing battle."
— Sasha Dean , Other
"The government is not moving quickly enough. There is no need for further consultation and delay."
— Sarah Owen , Politician
"Procedures that are deemed high risk such as liquid BBLs and liquid breast augmentations, which have already been shown to pose a serious threat to patient safety, should be banned immediately."
— Sarah Owen , Politician
"High-risk procedures such as nonsurgical buttock augmentation should be outlawed immediately."
— Andrew Gregory , Other
"Procedures that are deemed high risk such as liquid BBLs and liquid breast augmentations, which have already been shown to pose a serious threat to patient safety, should be banned."
— Sarah Owen , Politician
Key People
Andrew Gregory is a journalist reporting on the Brazilian butt lift regulations.
Sarah Owen is a Labour MP and chair of the Women and Equalities Committee.
Sasha Dean is a cosmetic procedure survivor warning others about the risks associated with liquid BBLs.
Head coach of Wales.
Wes Streeting is the UK Health Secretary known for his focus on improving safety for cosmetic procedures.
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A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately.
MPs have called on the government to immediately ban Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), accusing ministers of 'not moving fast enough' in introducing a licensing system for non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
The Women and Equalities Committee urges the government to impose tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures like liquid Brazilian butt lifts, emphasizing the need for immediate action.
MPs call for an immediate ban on Brazilian butt lifts, highlighting a 'wild west' scenario where cosmetic procedures are performed in unregulated settings, posing significant risks.
MPs urge the government to ban high-risk non-surgical procedures like liquid Brazilian butt lifts immediately, citing serious threats to patient safety.
The Women and Equalities Committee urges the government to ban liquid Brazilian butt lifts immediately, highlighting the unregulated nature of the cosmetic industry.
MPs demand an immediate ban on Brazilian butt lifts and liquid breast augmentations, citing a lack of regulation leading to procedures being performed in unsafe environments.
MPs call for an immediate ban on Brazilian butt lifts due to their association with serious injuries and deaths, criticizing the government's slow response.
MPs demand an immediate ban on high-risk procedures like liquid Brazilian butt lifts, citing a 'wild west' scenario in the cosmetic industry due to lack of regulation.
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