DERMAL fillers are a popular choice when it comes to cosmetic procedures in the UK.
But groups have now called for injections to be prescribed only so that they are not distributed so freely.
A new report from the Health and Social Care Committee says fillers are being promoted social networks must be strictly regulated.
Experts say there should be a 48-hour “cooling off” period after a consumer signs up for treatment.
There should also be a full medical and mental health They called for a pre-procedure check.
Committee Chair and former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: “We have heard of some sad experiences – the pipeline approach where procedures are carried out without question.”
It was previously decided that fillers can may not be entered without a licensein a victory for The Sun There was our company Fill.
The company called tighter regulation a £2.75 billion industry from 2020.
The Committee has now asked that fillers be prescribed online under the botox and that there should be a minimum standard of training for practitioners.
Hunt added: “The Government must take urgent action to end the situation where anyone can carry out non-surgical cosmetic procedures, regardless of training or qualifications.”
Victoria Brownlee, director of policy at the British Beauty Council, urged the Government to adopt the Committee’s recommendations, adding: “We want the beauty industry to be a beacon for body positivity with world-leading standards of care.
“Regulation on non-surgical cosmetic procedures can’t come soon enough.”
MPs also argued that Photoshopped images should carry health warnings.
They say “enhanced” body images – where models are digitally enhanced to be thinner, tanned or have perfect skin – cause dissatisfaction and psychological harm.
And they want new laws to force filtered photos to carry a warning logo and influencers to stop tweaking their social media posts.
The report also calls for more to be done to tackle the problem obesity and prevent children from developing body image issues at an early age.
The proposals include eliminating the popular BOGOF deals on junk food.
Earlier this year, ministers scrapped plans to ban them from lights cost of living crisis.
A government spokesman said: “We know that body image issues can have a devastating effect on a person’s mental and physical health and we continue to take action to support those affected.
“As part of our ongoing efforts, we will be introducing a national licensing scheme to help prevent exploitation, improve safety and ensure people make informed and safe choices about non-surgical cosmetic procedures.”
