Stuart McMillan MSP will today (Wednesday 2nd October) use a Members’ Business Debate in Holyrood to discuss the regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, with a focus on Scottish Government’s “vital progress” on addressing the current gaps in regulation.
Non-healthcare professionals in Scotland who provide treatments like Botox are currently not accountable to any authority and do not have to undergo training. Last month a public consultation on the regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures was announced by the Scottish Government, focussing in particular on the gaps in regulation that currently exist.
Mr McMillan has long been campaigning for parity of regulation so that all providers of these treatments are regulated, and for the minimum age of those able to receive such treatments to be raised to 18.
Commenting, Stuart McMillan MSP said:
“With the growing popularity of medical aesthetic procedures comes a growing need to properly regulate their provision, and it’s welcome that the Scottish Government is recognising this.
“The consultation is a first and very important step in the right direction, ensuring that any regulation is as effective as possible, with a focus on fairness and patient safety.
“I have long argued that the current status quo poses a risk to both those receiving those treatments and our NHS which cannot continue.
“I am pleased to have secured this debate to further discuss this issue and look forward to playing my part in ensuring any new regulations are as effective as possible.”
Click here to watch the debate live on Scottish Parliament TV.
