BABTAC CEO Comments on Tragedy of Alice Webb Death After BBL

BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology) says something needs to change following death of Alice Webb from BBL procedure

Lesley Blair MBE, CEO and Chair of BABTAC & CIBTAC shares:

“This is shocking and awful to see and is another example of where we need the correct oversight, backed by legislation, in place as soon as possible. It demonstrates how imperative it is to have legal oversight in the industry, to avoid tragedies like this from happening. We are currently still awaiting feedback on the consultation we took part in with government for the impending licensing scheme. We need to continue to support the implementation of the legislation to be in place, to stop unqualified operators doing treatments in modalities that they are not trained to an acceptable safe level to do and in addition not qualified to manage any adverse complications if they arise.”

BABTAC launched a consumer safety campaign, T.I.M.E, to help support consumers in ensuring they are safe when getting treatments. The campaign is backed by industry leaders such as Caroline Hirons.

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