WEC to hear evidence on the drivers of cosmetic procedures

• Wednesday, 25 June 2.20pm
• Inquiry: Health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures
• Venue: Committee Room 6, Palace of Westminster
• Watch live: Visit parliamentlive.tv
• Women and Equalities Committee

MPs on the cross-party committee chaired by Labour MP Sarah Owen will examine the societal and psychological drivers of cosmetic procedures (both surgical and non-surgical) and discuss the positive and negative mental health impacts of such procedures. 

The evidence session is expected to touch upon the issues of social media, advertising, cosmetic tourism, body image and body dysmorphic disorder. The first inquiry evidence session in May explored the PIP implant scandal, the rise in cosmetic procedures, liquid BBLs (Brazilian butt lifts) and liquid boob jobs. 

Witnesses        

(starting at 2.20pm)

• Dr Beth Daniels, Professor and Director of the Centre for Appearance Research at UWE Bristol  
• Dr Ruth Holliday, Professor of Gender and Culture at University of Leeds 
• Dr Christopher Rowland Payne, Consultant dermatologist

Further information

• About Parliament: Select committees
• Visiting Parliament: Watch committees

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