The Ed.
Well-Known Member
It's been nine months in the making, but the review commissioned by the Department of Health, England and led by Sir Bruce Keogh has finally been published today. The final recommendations are generally in line with BABTAC's recommendations but the beauty industry body says that it is reserving judgement until the next stage of the process.
The review claims that the current lack of regulations among surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures is a "crisis waiting to happen" and compares treatments such as fillers, Botox and laser hair removal as being regulated to the same level as a toothbrush or ball point pen.
Regulation over such treatments has failed to keep up with the booming industry which crosses between the beauty and medical professions. Fillers, Botox and laser hair removal make up the fastest growing sector of the industry and the review recommends that injectables should only be available on prescription.
"The most striking thing," says Sir Bruce Keogh, "is that anybody, anywhere, anytime can give a filler to anybody else and that is bizarre."
The review recommends the following regarding non-surgical treatments:
In response, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons welcomed the report saying they were "thorough relieved" and there was an "urgent need" for dermal fillers.
BABTAC say they are "quietly optimistic" about cosmetic interventions market and recognise that the official recommendations have much in common with their own official submission. Initial indications suggest a positive outcome for the beauty industry under these recommendations but warn that there is potential for an increase in bureaucracy could undermine those in the beauty industry that want to practice non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Carolyne Cross, Chair of BABTAC and CIBTAC says, "In terms of the impact on the beauty industry, we believe that there will be some significant changes in terms of regulations and qualifications, and as an organisation we have been driving for improved standards of training and regulation of our own industry providers. For therapists, it is likely that they will have to undertake additional training to become compliant, and whilst this has a cost implication for each salon, the outcome better protected clients - will be worth the additional expenditure. We hope that these changes will serve to support and develop already reputable businesses, whilst undermining the status of rogue traders who practice without due care and attention.
Until then...geek on!
The Ed.
The review claims that the current lack of regulations among surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures is a "crisis waiting to happen" and compares treatments such as fillers, Botox and laser hair removal as being regulated to the same level as a toothbrush or ball point pen.
Regulation over such treatments has failed to keep up with the booming industry which crosses between the beauty and medical professions. Fillers, Botox and laser hair removal make up the fastest growing sector of the industry and the review recommends that injectables should only be available on prescription.
"The most striking thing," says Sir Bruce Keogh, "is that anybody, anywhere, anytime can give a filler to anybody else and that is bizarre."
The review recommends the following regarding non-surgical treatments:
- Legislation to classify fillers as prescription only
- Formal qualification for anyone who injects fillers or Botox
- Register of everyone who performs surgical or non-surgical cosmetic intervention
- Compulsory insurance in case things go wrong
In response, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons welcomed the report saying they were "thorough relieved" and there was an "urgent need" for dermal fillers.
BABTAC say they are "quietly optimistic" about cosmetic interventions market and recognise that the official recommendations have much in common with their own official submission. Initial indications suggest a positive outcome for the beauty industry under these recommendations but warn that there is potential for an increase in bureaucracy could undermine those in the beauty industry that want to practice non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Carolyne Cross, Chair of BABTAC and CIBTAC says, "In terms of the impact on the beauty industry, we believe that there will be some significant changes in terms of regulations and qualifications, and as an organisation we have been driving for improved standards of training and regulation of our own industry providers. For therapists, it is likely that they will have to undertake additional training to become compliant, and whilst this has a cost implication for each salon, the outcome better protected clients - will be worth the additional expenditure. We hope that these changes will serve to support and develop already reputable businesses, whilst undermining the status of rogue traders who practice without due care and attention.
Until then...geek on!
The Ed.
