WEC to examine standards and regulation governing cosmetic procedures
The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) will hear from medical experts during the third evidence session of its inquiry into the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures on Wednesday, 16 July.
Meeting details
At 2:20pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures
National Director of Patient Safety at NHS England, and Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Department for Health and Social Care
Chief Safety Officer at Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Deputy Director, Criminal Enforcement at Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
At 3:10pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures
Plastic Surgeon and Board Member at British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Cosmetic Surgeon and President at British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Executive Chair and Registrar at Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners
Consultant plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic Surgeon and Chair of British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon’s Breast Special Interest and Advisory Group
MPs on the cross-party committee chaired by Labour MP Sarah Owen will examine professional standards, clinical practice, and patient safety within the cosmetic industry. They will also look at regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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. The second focused on the drivers, touching upon the issues of social media, advertising, cosmetic tourism and body image.