MPs recommend ban on Brazilian butt lifts amid concerns over UK regulation

In Brief

MPs recommend banning Brazilian butt lifts and tightening rules on high-risk cosmetic procedures in the UK.

Key Facts

• The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) recommends banning Brazilian butt lifts in the UK citing safety concerns
• The report states some procedures have been performed in locations such as garden sheds, hotel rooms, and public toilets
• MPs recommend an immediate ban on high-risk procedures including non-surgical buttock augmentation
• The committee suggests introducing a licensing system for cosmetic procedures to improve regulation
• The committee describes the current regulation of cosmetic procedures as insufficient

What Happened

The UK Women and Equalities Committee published a report recommending a ban on Brazilian butt lifts and other high-risk cosmetic procedures. The report notes that some procedures have been carried out in locations including garden sheds, hotel rooms, and public toilets. MPs also recommend establishing a licensing system to regulate the cosmetic surgery industry.

Why It Matters

The report raises concerns about the regulation of cosmetic procedures and the environments in which they are performed. The committee’s recommendations aim to improve patient safety and regulatory oversight. These findings may influence government policy on cosmetic procedure regulation.