Skin Deep: Inside Scotland's Beauty Industry

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The problems facing the cosmetic sector were recently highlighted in the Herald's Skin Deep investigation series

Scot Govt will launch consultation on cosmetic sector curbs 'before end of year'
Public Health Minister Jenni Minto has confirmed that the Scottish Government will launch a public consultation before the end of the year as it seeks to develop 'robust and proportionate' regulation for the non-surgical cosmetic sector

It is estimated that for every regulated provider in Scotland there are at least 12 unregulated providers

It is estimated that for every regulated provider in Scotland there are at least 12 unregulated providers

Skin Deep: Inside Scotland's Beauty Industry

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'Cut-throat' cosmetic care 'not a nice industry to be in'

David Moulsdale said 'the burden of debt' killed SK:N

David Moulsdale said 'the burden of debt' killed SK:N

Scottish entrepreneur David Moulsdale steps into the skincare breach

A growing number of women are spending up to a year on cutting edge treatments and facials designed to get their skin 'wedding ready'

A growing number of women are spending up to a year on cutting edge treatments and facials designed to get their skin 'wedding ready'

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'Salmon sperm' injections, £1000 facials - and the brides devoting a year to skincare

Bridal beauty is increasingly focused on skincare

Bridal beauty is increasingly focused on skincare

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'The first time I had it done, I was blown away': The must-have facial for brides

Public Health Minister Jenni Minto said the Scottish Government wants to make sure cosmetic procedures are carried out by 'appropriately qualified and skilled practitioners'

Public Health Minister Jenni Minto said the Scottish Government wants to make sure cosmetic procedures are carried out by 'appropriately qualified and skilled practitioners'

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Jenni Minto: Scot Govt will 'close the current gaps in regulation' of cosmetic sector

Public Health Minister Jenni Minto (inset) says the government want to get the 'details right'

Public Health Minister Jenni Minto (inset) says the government want to get the 'details right'

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Scot Govt plans tighter rules amid calls for crackdown on unregulated cosmetic sector

Dentists, nurses, midwives, dental nurses, and non-plastics doctors have poured into the sector

Dentists, nurses, midwives, dental nurses, and non-plastics doctors have poured into the sector

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'They see it as a beauty procedure': The nurses quitting NHS for career in aesthetics

An investigation by The Herald has heard of an alarming string of injuries and near misses with unregulated cosmetic procedures

An investigation by The Herald has heard of an alarming string of injuries and near misses with unregulated cosmetic procedures

'It'll take someone dying': Inside 'wild west' of unregulated cosmetic treatment

Patients who have had botched procedures overseas (Getty Images)

Patients who have had botched procedures overseas (Getty Images)

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The real risks of overseas cosmetic surgery? Varying standards and regulation

Demand for a 'Brazilian Butt Lift' has soared over the past decade

Demand for a 'Brazilian Butt Lift' has soared over the past decade

Brazilian Butt Lift

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Explained in Five Minutes: What's the story with Brazilian Butt Lifts?

The rise of uninsured practitioners is causing problems legally

The rise of uninsured practitioners is causing problems legally

Threats, pain, regret: Why is it so hard to sue when cosmetic treatment goes wrong?

Find every article in our Skin Deep: Inside Scotland's Beauty Industry series here

Find every article in our Skin Deep: Inside Scotland's Beauty Industry series here

Skin Deep: Inside Scotland's Beauty Industry – find all articles in the series here

Julie Bruce treated herself to the cosmetic surgery as a retirement present after suffering years of back and shoulder pain (Stock Image)

Julie Bruce treated herself to the cosmetic surgery as a retirement present after suffering years of back and shoulder pain (Stock Image)

breast reduction

'It's the best I've ever felt': Former nurse says breast reduction 'transformed' life

Official figures show a rapid expansion in the number of regulated clinics - but it comes about growing concerns that patients are coming to harm from unregulated practitioners

Official figures show a rapid expansion in the number of regulated clinics - but it comes about growing concerns that patients are coming to harm from unregulated practitioners

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Independent clinics surge 150 per cent amid cosmetic treatment boom

Philip Friel (inset) said social media is leading patients to 'seek a perceived perfection quickly'

Philip Friel (inset) said social media is leading patients to 'seek a perceived perfection quickly'

Cosmetic dentistry is on the rise - but don't blur line between beauty and function

Dr Kieren Bong at his clinic, Essence Medical, in Glasgow, and (inset) health correspondent Helen McArdle tries out the latest skin tightening procedure - Sylfirm X radiofrequency microneedling

Dr Kieren Bong at his clinic, Essence Medical, in Glasgow, and (inset) health correspondent Helen McArdle tries out the latest skin tightening procedure - Sylfirm X radiofrequency microneedling

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I tried Scotland's newest skin tightening procedure - so what's it like?

For an in-depth series launching today, the Herald is investigating Scotland's cosmetic sector - how it's changed, where it stands, and the challenges it faces

For an in-depth series launching today, the Herald is investigating Scotland's cosmetic sector - how it's changed, where it stands, and the challenges it faces

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Taboo to trends: Why Scotland's newest private hospital is for cosmetic surgery only

Explained in Five Minutes: What is Botox, how does it work, who discovered it?

The Herald's in-depth investigation series into the state of Scotland's cosmetic sector launches on August 26

The Herald's in-depth investigation series into the state of Scotland's cosmetic sector launches on August 26

Skin Deep: The Herald goes inside Scotland's booming cosmetic sector