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Select committee: Women and Equalities Committee

Conclusion 6

11th Report – Cosmetic procedures Published 18 Feb 2026 Addressed to Government Equalities Office

Women and Equalities Committee Health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures All items in this report Report on parliament.uk ↗ Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗

Conclusion (the committee's words)
A mandatory cooling-off period of at least two weeks should be introduced between the initial consultation and surgery for breast implants, ensuring patients have sufficient time to consider risks and alternatives before making a commitment. (Recommendation, Paragraph 27)

From: Women and Equalities Committee, 11th Report – Cosmetic procedures (HC 869), 18 February 2026

Government response

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