It comes after the UK Government has promised new measures to combat “cowboy cosmetic procedures” including only allowing suitably qualified healthcare professionals to deliver the most risky treatments.

Mid Ulster MLA Linda Dillon said it is vital that Stormont establishes proper regulations around non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as botox and dermal fillers to ensure patient safety and also to protect practitioners.

“Last December Sinn Féin passed a motion in the Assembly calling on the Health Minister to consider measures, including legislation, to ensure that these products are administered by appropriately trained practitioners,” she added.

“These treatments are becoming increasingly popular and there needs to be more regulations in place to ensure that those carrying out proc

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