Proposals being put forward by The Scottish Government could regulate the beauty filler industry. 

Non-health care specialists who are carrying out the procedures from clinics, hairdressers and salons will need a licence to carry out lip enhancements, dermal fillers and other cosmetic services under the new proposals. 

The aim is to provide assurance to those who wish to have the procedures done, which pierce or penetrate the skin and change physical apperance both long term and short term. 

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The Scottish Government is seeking views from the general public and other parties to take part in a consultation that will run until the end of April this year.

Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick said:

“We are committed to patient safety and want to ensure that all those who carry out non-surgical procedures, such as dermal fillers or lip enhancements, are competent and that the treatments take place in safe and hygienic premises.

“We plan to introduce regulations later this year and invite members of the public and interested parties to give their views as part of the consultation on our proposals.”

“In the meantime, we urge anyone considering any kind of cosmetic surgery to visit the Health Improvement Scotland website for regulated and approved providers.”