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Surgery Survivor Celebrates UK Ban on BBL Ads

4/16/2025

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Bonnie-Louise Cooper, a surgery survivor, celebrates the UK’s ban on deceptive Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) advertisements. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) revealed that six companies preyed on women's insecurities while downplaying the dangers. Experts urge tighter regulations, insisting that only GMC-registered surgeons should perform BBLs to protect patient safety.

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Bonnie-Louise Cooper, a surgery survivor, celebrates the UK’s ban on deceptive Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) advertisements. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) revealed that six companies preyed on women's insecurities while downplaying the dangers. Experts urge tighter regulations, insisting that only GMC-registered surgeons should perform BBLs to protect patient safety.