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Warning over 'cosmetic crisis'

Unregulated injectable anti-wrinkle treatments are a "crisis waiting to happen", an official review into cosmetic procedures has warned. It says the procedures should only be available on prescription and carried out by qualified practitioners.

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Cosmetic surgery 'should thrive as patients stay safe'

The medical director for the NHS in England spoke to Daybreak about the findings of an official review into cosmetic procedures.

One of the suggestions included on the report was an insurance scheme which looks after patients when cosmetic surgery goes wrong.

Sir Bruce Keogh said: "We want to get to a place where the industry thrives but people are safe."

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