Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 13
13
Currently, any doctor on the medical register can legally perform highly invasive cosmetic surgery in...
Conclusion
Currently, any doctor on the medical register can legally perform highly invasive cosmetic surgery in the private sector, regardless of specialist training or competence. This is a risk to patient safety. Despite the introduction of the Intercollegiate Cosmetic Surgery Certification Scheme in 2017, participation remains voluntary. (Conclusion, Paragraph 51)