Cosmetic procedures: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology: POST-Note number 444

B Edwards; Sarah Bunn

Cosmetic procedures: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology: POST-Note number 444

B Edwards, Sarah Bunn

Politics, Languages & International Studies

Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

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Abstract

Cosmetic treatments are becoming increasingly popular in the UK. A review commissioned by the Department of Health (DH) in response to the Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) breast implant
scandal identified a range of concerns about the sector. This POSTnote summarises the
procedures on offer, the factors driving the increase in demand, and the health, ethical and regulatory issues that arise.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Houses of Parliament
Number of pages	4
Publication status	Published - 2013

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