The government introduces restrictions on non-essential cosmetic procedures

• The government is establishing new rules for cosmetic procedures.
• Only qualified medical professionals will be allowed to perform high-risk procedures.
• The death of Alice Webb highlighted the need for stricter control.

The government of the United Kingdom has initiated new measures for regulating cosmetic procedures, including such rare procedures as lip fillers and botox injections. The Ministry of Health and Social Care stated that only qualified medical professionals will be allowed to perform high-risk procedures. These measures aim to protect patients from "cowboy operators," who often conduct unsafe practices in unregulated locations, such as rented rooms or hotels.

In recent years, there have been numerous incidents where patients suffered serious injuries or even died following unsafe procedures. For example, 33-year-old Alice Webb became the first victim of death following a rare procedure for lip fillers in the United Kingdom. Her death underscored the urgent need for the introduction of new regulations.

Among the proposed changes: a requirement for the clinic to have a license, verification of the qualifications of medical personnel, and the introduction of age restrictions for minors. Minister of Health Karen Smith noted that these measures are aimed at ensuring patient safety and reducing NHS spending on treatments related to unsafe procedures.

Statistics show that the market for cosmetic procedures has become "the Wild West," where unlicensed practices thrive. The professional association of surgeons expressed support for these initiatives, considering them an important step toward enhancing patient safety.

In addition, the new regulations foresee a ban on using unlicensed products, which often lure clients with low prices. The government encourages patients to verify the qualifications and transparency of providers' services.

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