Current news agendas have reported multiple stories of individuals sharing their botched surgery or unwanted results after seeking surgery from unqualified practitioners, ranging from everyday individuals to high profile celebrities. Despite recent efforts by the government to safeguard patients, such as a new law banning under-18s from having Botox or dermal lip fillers for cosmetic reasons in England, latest figures from Save Face reveal there were 2,083 complaints about unregistered practitioners last year. This comes alongside research from Uvence cosmetics (Uvence.co), a natural bio-filler treatment, which reveals over 3 million Brits are contemplating a treatment in 2021.

Members of Parliament have previously shed light on issues regarding regulation in the beauty industry, such as Botox and fillers. The lack of regulation in the industry has also seen many unqualified ‘practitioners’ administering treatments to patients, which has often had unwanted and serious aesthetic consequences. However, patients’ knowledge and ability when it comes to choosing a trusted professional must also be heightened.

There has also been a wealth of research and development in cosmetics during the past few years, and this has birthed a new range of treatments now available in the market. One example is Uvence – a natural bio-filler which utilises one’s own purified cells to rejuvenate and smooth the skin. The treatment is HTA regulated, and testament to the importance of beauty innovations adhering to the safeguarding measures in the cosmetic world.

Leading cosmetic surgeon and CMO of Uvence, Dr. Olivier Amar, is keen to discuss the following:

The importance of safeguarding patients
What can be done to improve regulation measures in the cosmetic industry
The importance of patients doing their research when seeking cosmetic surgery
The risks involved when having treatments administered by unqualified practitioners
Dr. Olivier Amar discusses why it is vital for patients to do their research before committing to cosmetic procedures:

“Since the beginning of the pandemic, practitioners and surgeons in the cosmetic industry have noticed a spike in patient demand for treatments. This increasing interest is from existing patients as well as individuals who have never previously considered cosmetic procedures.

One of the most vital parts of having a cosmetic procedure is ensuring that you only go to a trusted and qualified professional. It’s sad to hear stories of patients going to unqualified practitioners for procedures, which is testament to how there should be more done to inform patients about how to find a qualified practitioner who is right for you. Not only can treatments from unqualified practitioners lead to botched cosmetic results, but they can also have serious implications on health and wellbeing.

I urge anyone who is considering a treatment to do thorough research before committing to anything.The relationship between patient and practitioner is also very important. There are many responsibilities that practitioners must uphold, including informing patients of the entire process, understanding what outcome they are seeking, and their reasons for seeking treatment in the first place. I would also stress that patients take their time to ensure that their decision to have surgery done is is right for them.”