Scotland is set for tighter restrictions on beauty fillers
98% backed a new law in a consultation
Scotland could bring in new laws to restrict fillers which are injected into the face to plump the lips or hide wrinkles after 98% backing in a consultation "with the aim of protecting public safety".
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said: "If things go wrong when dermal fillers are administered, the complications can often cause long-term damage that can only be reversed or limited by the urgent administration of specific prescription-only medication.
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Consultation backs new restrictions
"We want to avoid those situations."
Of those who responded to a Scottish Government consultation, 98% agreed that further regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures was needed - with most people agreeing these should only be performed by "trained, qualified and regulated healthcare professionals".
As well as considering legislation to restrict who can administer dermal fillers, Scottish Government will also look at other cosmetic procedures to consider if further regulations are needed.
Mr Yousaf stated: "Our aim is to ensure that all non-surgical cosmetic procedures carried out in Scotland are delivered from hygienic premises by appropriately trained practitioners, applying recognised standards and using legitimate products."
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