For over 2 years, ITV News and Save Face have been at the forefront of a critical investigation, exposing a hidden danger lurking on Britain's high streets. This documentary exposes life-threatening surgical procedures performed by laypeople with zero medical training.
Our mission was launched in 2023 with a 'Save Face' campaign, calling upon the government to restrict liquid BBLs to plastic surgeons in regulated environments. Collaborating exclusively with ITV News, they went undercover, revealing shocking practices that have threatened countless lives.
Prepare to witness Britain’s backstreet cosmetic surgery industry, where invasive surgeries, from liquid BBLs to liposuction, are performed by individuals with no medical qualifications. We uncovered 'training' courses brazenly offered by laypeople, promising full qualification in these highly complex surgeries in a matter of hours. Hear the raw, powerful testimonies of survivors who've faced sepsis, nerve damage, and life-threatening complications.
We are immensely proud of the impact this coverage has had, literally saving women from dangerous procedures masked as routine beauty treatments. Our campaign for Alice’s Law, named in honour of Alice Webb, who tragically died in 2024 following a liquid BBL, is no longer just a call to action. In 2025, the government responded by pledging to take decisive action against these "cosmetic cowboys" and restrict high-risk procedures to regulated healthcare professionals in CQC-approved settings.
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