Cosmetic Surgery (Standards) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Requires the body that maintains the Specialist Register to include medical practitioners who specialise in cosmetic surgery.
• Cosmetic surgeons would be recognised as formal specialists once registered.
• Registration would be tied to meeting established standards for training and practice.
• Aims to improve professional oversight, accountability and patient safety in cosmetic surgery.
• Could affect how cosmetic surgeons are regulated across NHS and private sector providers.

Progress

Currently at the Second Reading in the House of Lords. If it moves forward, it would go on to Committee Stage, then further stages, before possible passage to the House of Commons.