Many of my patients have asked me if I saw the TV show by Lesley Ash, highlighting the dangers of poor regulation in the cosmetic industry. The UK is the only country in the western world where anyone can exploit a loophole and inject dermal fillers. Not surprisingly, problems occur. Patient safety is always always always the primary concern of any good doctor. Experienced cosmetic doctors can recognise early warning signs of complications, and also can deal with them so that the patient’s health is preserved at all times.

My patients already value the importance of seeing an experienced doctor and many say that they would never consider treatments from non-doctors. In the interests of patient safety I implore you all to strongly recommend your friends to a cosmetic doctor if you know they are being treated by others. Sometimes it might cost a bit more, but then you will have peace of mind….