Brazilian butt lifts should be banned in UK amid ‘wild west’ industry, MPs say

A UK parliamentary committee is calling for an immediate ban on Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) due to a lack of regulation in the cosmetic procedure industry. The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) report cites the current environment as a "wild west" where dangerous procedures are performed by untrained individuals in unsafe locations. The inquiry was prompted by rising concerns over patient safety, including serious complications and even death following liquid BBLs. The committee urges the government to implement a licensing system for lower-risk cosmetic treatments and accelerate regulatory action to protect the public. They also highlighted the role of social media in driving demand for these procedures and its impact on body image.

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