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Irish clinicians call for increased regulation of aesthetic medicine

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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The Irish College of Aesthetic Medicine called for increased regulation, training, and better management of complications within the aesthetic medicine sector in Ireland. Concerns were raised regarding the use of unauthorized products sold online and procedures performed by unlicensed practitioners. The incoming president of the Irish College of Aesthetic Medicine welcomed plans for the Oireachtas Health Committee to include aesthetic medicine in its work.

From imt.ie

Why it matters

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The calls aim to introduce safeguards before serious incidents occur. The Department of Health has commissioned research into the regulation of dermal fillers. Increased oversight could change the standards for treatment and qualifications within the sector, fundamentally affecting how the medical field operates.

The European Chemicals Agency, European Commission, and European Parliament are jointly responsible for evaluating cosmetic ingredient safety and upholding bans.

From imt.ie

Who's involved

  • IrelandSovereign state in Northwestern Europe where the sector is located
  • OireachtasParliament of the Republic of Ireland that is set to review the sector
  • governmentSystem governing the organized community facing pressure to enforce health standards

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • governmentSpeculative

    The government could face pressure to manage the costs and risks associated with aesthetic medicine practices.

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