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Closed petition PE2137: Fair regulation for non-medical aesthetic injectors
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to introduce an aesthetics licensing scheme to ensure that non-medical practitioners meet training and safety standards.
Background information
Non-medical aesthetic injectors play a vital role in Scotland's beauty and wellness industry, offering accessible cosmetic treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers. While safety is paramount, banning these professionals is neither a practical nor fair solution. Instead, introducing robust regulation would ensure a higher standard of care while preserving consumer choice and protecting livelihoods.
A complete ban risks driving treatments underground, where unregulated and untrained individuals could operate without oversight, significantly increasing risks to public safety. By contrast, regulation would mandate accredited training, ongoing education, and adherence to strict safety protocols, ensuring injectors have the necessary knowledge to perform procedures responsibly.
Proper regulation, not prohibition, fosters a safer, more equitable industry while retaining the diversity of expertise and affordability that consumers value. Let us prioritise improvement over exclusion.
This petition was considered by the Scottish Parliament
5,298 signatures