Laws and Regulation

BBC News: Lockdown lip fillers gone wrong: 'My lips went black'
Angel, who found someone on Instagram to give her lip fillers in lockdown, says there was a lot of "pain and blood" during the procedure Like lots of businesses across the UK, cosmetic clinics reopene...

Praise For Save Face in The House of Lords
Campaign Victory – Bill to Ban Under 18s From Having Cosmetic Injections Moves Closer to Becoming Law Following extensive engagement with MP Laura Trott on the development of the ‘Botulinum Tox...

BBC Politics Live - Campaign Victory! MPs Back Bill to Ban Fillers & Botox For Under 18s
There has been a monumental step forward this week as MPs have voted in favour of the Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Bill 2019-21. The legislation will make it illegal for those under...

The Times: Lockdown Meltdown: the Panic for Plastic Surgery
Zoom meetings have made many of us more aware — and sometimes insecure — about our appearance, raising demand for cosmetic procedures. Dr Maryam Zamani received a series of desperate phone calls. ...

Save Face Feature on Channel 5 - Plastic Surgery Knifemares
Save Face Director Ashton Collins teams up with Channel 5 to discuss why dermal fillers have become so popular, what can happen if they are injected incorrectly and how to stay safe if you are conside...

Survey Results - 98% of Respondents Want a Cosmetic Procedure But Deem These Safety Measures as Essential
We asked the public whether Covid-19 would deter them from undergoing non-surgical cosmetic treatments and if not what safety measures they would expect to be in place once clinics re-open. Out of th...

Daily Mirror - Instagram Influencer and Suspended Nurse Caught Offering Fillers During Lockdown
Instagram influencer caught offering ‘lockdown lips fillers’ and ‘covid glam packages’ EXCLUSIVE: Beautician Stephanie Scolaro, 28, offered two appointments to an undercover reporter, despite ...

BBC Politics South East - Lip Filler Ban For Under 18's
As the number of people seeking cosmetic treatments under the age of 18 continues to rise, Save Face Director Ashton Collins talks about why legislation is needed to protect young people from being ex...