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POSTnote by Sarah Bunn. It was first published on Wednesday, 18 September 2013. It was last updated on Tuesday, 15 April 2014.


Cosmetic Procedures

Cosmetic treatments are becoming increasingly popular in the UK. A review commissioned by the Department of Health (DH) in response to the Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) breast implant scandal identified a range of concerns about the sector. This POSTnote summarises the procedures on offer, the factors driving the increase in demand, and the health, ethical and regulatory issues that arise.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-444 
Subjects
Health Plastic surgery Regulation Safety Non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Published by
POST
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk