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- In late February 2026, the Women and Equalities Committee recommended banning "high harm" procedures such as the Brazilian butt lift (BBL).
- MPs criticized the government for insufficient action and urged a licensing system for non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
- They warned that untrained individuals perform these interventions in unsafe settings such as Airbnbs and public toilets.
- The report says the lack of regulation endangers public safety and fosters industry complacency.
