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"Cowboy" cosmetic warning5 October 2007
Customers seeking quick-fix cosmetic treatments are being offered a wealth of unproven and unregulated treatments, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). At an annual conference last week, surgeons raised their concerns about some non-surgical cosmetic treatments. From injectable fillers to "lunchtime" breast enlargements; scores of unproven treatments are being promoted to those in pursuit of cosmetic fixes. Also highlighted at the conference was the lack of regulation under which treatments are administered, in particular, injectable cosmetic procedures such as botulinum A toxin injections, eg Botox. Earlier this year, the Department of Health took the decision to allow the industry to regulate itself. Mr Douglas McGeorge, consultant plastic surgeon and BAAPS President believes that this can result in treatments being given without the best interests of the consumer in mind. "'Cowboy' practitioners, who need stringent regulation, are the least likely to regulate themselves," he said. "To foster a 'wild west' approach is not only an affront to reputable professionals who follow the rules, but ultimately creates an unsafe environment for the public." According to Mr McGeorge, injections are sometimes being given by people with limited training and who lack knowledge about the underlying anatomy which is essential for effective treatment. If botulium A toxin is injected into the wrong muscle it can have undesirable results - for example, a patient wanting a tightened forehead can instead be left with droopy eyelids. Mr McGeorge is also concerned about the lack of control over how botulinum A toxin is administered. "These days, if you wanted to have it administered on a park bench you could do it." "Sooner or later, patients are going to be harmed," he said. Mr McGeorge urges people wanting these treatments to use their common sense. "Find a highly reputable clinician who has a wealth of knowledge and experience and who has your best interests at heart." Related information
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