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Recommendation 23

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

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Recommendation (the committee's words)
The Government should review the need for the NHS to systematically record data on complications arising from cosmetic procedures performed abroad. Publishing such data in an annual release would enable a comprehensive assessment of the financial impact on the NHS and provide robust evidence to better inform and educate the public about the risks associated with cosmetic tourism. Where possible, the data set could include details of the clinic or practitioner that performed the original procedure to help further protect UK nationals. (Recommendation, Paragraph 95) 47

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

Government response

No government response linked yet: deadline 18 April 2026, 197 days ago.