Questions raised over cosmetic surgery industry
– NHS medical director Sir Bruce KeoghThe recent problems with PIP breast implants have shone a light on the cosmetic surgery industry.
Many questions have been raised, particularly around the regulation of clinics, whether all practitioners are adequately qualified, how well people are advised when money is changing hands, aggressive marketing techniques, and what protection is available when things go wrong.
I am concerned that too many people do not realise how serious cosmetic surgery is and do not consider the life-long implications - and potential complications - it can have.
How do we crack down on cosmetic surgery cowboys?
The official review into cosmetic practices should mean the PIP scandal should never happen again. But the industry has a lot of work to do.
Cosmetic surgery review launched after PiP scare
A major review into cosmetic surgery is being launched in light of the PIP scandal.