
UK cracks down on 'cowboy clinics' with new rules on cosmetic procedures
High-risk treatments like Brazilian butt lifts and vampire facials to be restricted to qualified healthcare professionals
The UK government has announced new proposals to crack down on 'cowboy clinics' by restricting high-risk cosmetic procedures to qualified healthcare professionals, banning them for under-18s and introducing unlimited fines for rule-breakers. The move follows the death of Alice Webb after a liquid Brazilian butt lift and safety alerts over 'vampire facials'.