Brazilian butt lift ban issued to another business

The procedure can result in potentially fatal health complications

Glasgow City Council has banned another business in the city from carrying out Brazilian butt lifts.

Environmental health officers issued prohibition notices against the firm last week after an inspection raised safety concerns.

It comes after another company was banned after a woman was left in hospital following a Brazillian butt lift (BBL) procedure at a Glasgow hotel event.

The local authority said there were "insufficient measures in place" to ensure that people undergoing the cosmetic procedure were not exposed to health risks.

During the inspection of the business, which the council has not named, officers found that there were not sufficient procedures, policies or medication in place for emergency situations.

Potential complications include infections and allergic reactions.

The business could also not provide evidence to prove the competency of those carrying out the procedure.

The company was also banned from using hyaluronidase to dissolve dermal lip filler.

Council officers said the prescription-only substance was not being used in line with pharmaceutical guidelines.

If the company fails to comply with the prohibition notices, the council warned that those involved could face imprisonment or a significant fine.

Ruairi Kelly, convener for neighbourhood services, said: “Our environmental health officers are carrying out inspections of aesthetics clinics across the city to help safeguard the public.

“After inspecting this business, officers acted swiftly to protect people from risks to their health and safety.”

City of Edinburgh Council also previously raised safety concerns about BBL procedures being offered at a private location in the city.

What is a Brazilian butt lift?

Brazilian butt lifts or BBLs are used to make buttocks bigger using silicone-filled implants or inject fat transferred from other parts of the body.

Non-surgical BBLs are a cheaper option using hyaluronic acid, which is used in dermal fillers, to manipulate the size and shape of the area.

If not performed in a proper way, it can lead to serious health complications.

The NHS says BBLs have the highest death rate of all cosmetic procedures.

In 2019, a woman from Norfolk died at a private hospital in Istanbul while undergoing the procedure.

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons issued new guidelines to members in 2022 due to the high death rate.