Health Secretary Reacts to Cosmetic “Cowboys” – What It Means for You - HAUS OF ÄSTHETIK

Health Secretary Reacts to Cosmetic “Cowboys” – What It Means for You

A recent ITV This Morning investigation found that 50% of women who had non-surgical cosmetic treatments required follow‑up medical care, often after botched procedures by unqualified practitioners. In response, Health Secretary Wes Streeting described the booming unregulated aesthetics market as a “crisis,” pledging regulatory action and urging caution when considering overseas or budget cosmetic treatments.

Streeting emphasised that cheap deals are often risky:

“If you’re looking at prices that look too good to be true, that’s probably because they are”  .

This government spotlight is welcome news. Rising NHS costs, around £15,000 on average to correct complications, and multiple tragic deaths mean it’s time for greater accountability.

 

What This Means for You

  1. Increased Regulation

    Streeting is working with UK and European health leaders to clamp down on unsafe clinics and practitioners. Tighter licensing and tougher oversight are forthcoming.

  2. Watch Out for the Red Flags

    Avoid treatments overseas or in unregulated salons offering bargain deals. Low prices often reflect low standards and higher risk.

  3. Choose Accredited Professionals

    Make sure any clinic or injector you see is on a PSA-approved register (like Save Face), led by nurses, doctors, or dentists with recognised qualifications. Never rely on unverified “tweakment” training.

  4. Better Informed Consent

    The government’s forthcoming checklist—commissioned by Save Face and Dr. Zoe Williams—will empower patients with questions to ask before booking.

 

 

Why Haus of Ästhetik Is Different

At Haus of Ästhetik, we already operate to these high standards:

  • CQC-aligned & Save Face-accredited

  • Level 7 trained practitioners

  • Prescription-led treatments using licensed, regulated products

  • Transparent face-to-face consultations and clinical aftercare

  • Clear signposting to regulatory bodies and after-treatment support

We’re proud to offer levels of quality in Bakewell, and as Streeting’s comments show, now is the time to choose trustworthy, regulated care.

 

Takeaway

The increasing spotlight on “cosmetic cowboys” is a timely reminder: safety, training, and transparency matter. At Haus of Ästhetik, your well-being comes first, always.

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