Health Minister Edith Schippers is pushing for tougher rules on cosmetic procedures. Too many people assume it's safe simply because a practitioner wears a white coat.
Growing Industry
More individuals are choosing aesthetic treatments purely for beauty, without medical need. As the cosmetic sector booms, unproven 'gadgets' proliferate—prompting Minister Schippers to prioritize consumer protection.
Key Regulations
Proposed safeguards include restricting permanent wrinkle fillers and laser treatments to authorized doctors and healthcare providers only. Standards for practitioners must also improve.
Improved Information
Enhanced risk awareness is essential: warnings for cosmetic TV programs and an 18-year age limit for procedures are under consideration.
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