This paper considers the recent controversies around the regulation of cosmetic surgery procedures. The author suggests that any review considering reform of the law in this area should not only look at issues concerning the safety of the procedures and competence of the practitioners, but should also address the question of which procedures should be allowed. In particular, the author advocates that there should be a review as to the whether cosmetic procedures should be made available to those under the age of 18 years. The paper also discusses analogous legislation in Queensland, Australia and explores whether this could be a useful model for legislative reform.
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