Calls for crackdown on 'rogue Brazilian Butt Lift clinics' after mum-of-five becomes first to die from procedure in UK
10 October 2024, 19:59 | Updated: 10 October 2024, 20:19
Top surgeons have warned that 'rogue' Brazilian Butt Lift clinics need to be shut down after a mum-of-five became the first to die from a procedure in the UK.
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Brazilian Butt Lifts involve an injection of fat or filler into a bum to shape it.
However, injecting too deep during the procedure can result in chemicals being pumped into the bloodstream. This can results in clots, infections or sepsis.
The Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) on Thursday issued a plea for rogue clinics to be closed down due to the risk.
It comes after a mother of five became the first in the UK to die after getting a Brazilian Bum Lift.
Alice Webb, 33, died last month after having cosmetic treatment in Gloucester.
Two people were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the incident.
Read more: Mother-of-five, 33, becomes first to die from Brazilian Bum Lift procedure in UK - as two arrested
The JCCP said in a report that butt lifts should be classified as surgical procedures and be controlled so only qualified and experienced surgeons can do them.
The report was co-signed by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
Currently, the procedure can be considered "non-surgical", leading to some untrained beauticians getting their own kits.
Elaine Sassoon, a member of the BAAPS council, said: "The cosmetic sector faces a lack of regulation for unlicensed medical practitioners.
"This puts people’s health at serious risk, particularly with buttock fillers for BBL.
"While specialist surgeons follow safety guidelines, untrained individuals can inject unsafe, bulk-purchased products in unregulated settings."
The report said the same rules should apply to procedures on genitals or breasts.
"These procedures should only be performed by appropriately trained specialist plastic surgeons and fully qualified General Medical Council registered medical doctors who possess additional qualifications and have proven competence," it said.
