Arabic version: نواب البرلمان يدعون إلى اتخاذ إجراءات فورية بشأن تنظيم عمليات رفع المؤخرة البرازيلية
A cross-party group of MPs is calling for immediate restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures, particularly liquid Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs). According to BBC News, the Women and Equalities Committee argues that only doctors should be allowed to perform these procedures due to the risks involved.
The MPs assert that the current lack of regulation has created a “wild west” environment for cosmetic treatments, with dangerous procedures being conducted in inappropriate settings such as Airbnbs and hotel rooms. This has led to numerous reports of severe complications, including cases like that of Sasha Dean, who was left in a coma after receiving a liquid BBL.
Sasha Dean’s experience highlights the dangers associated with these procedures. After suffering from life-threatening complications, including sepsis, she has since become an advocate against BBLs, warning others that the treatment is far from safe despite being non-surgical. She described her ordeal as a “complete nightmare” and expressed a strong desire for the procedure to be banned.
Labour MP Sarah Owen, chair of the committee, emphasized the urgent need for the government to act, criticizing the delays in implementing necessary regulations. She stressed that the public’s safety is at risk and that there is no need for further consultation and delay on this matter.
The government has proposed a licensing scheme that would restrict high-risk procedures to regulated healthcare professionals, but no timeline has been provided for when these changes will take effect. Meanwhile, the number of clinics offering non-surgical cosmetic treatments continues to grow, with only a third of practitioners being qualified doctors.
The committee has also raised concerns about the influence of social media on body image, particularly among young women, which may be driving demand for such procedures. The government has stated it will consider the committee’s recommendations as it seeks to address these pressing issues.
