Report criticizes cosmetic surgery industry

The transcript discusses the pressures and misinformation faced by a young woman considering cosmetic surgery. It highlights an interim report suggesting bans on practices that pressure patients, commissioned after the PIP breast implant scandal. The report calls for tighter advertising restrictions and better patient information. It emphasizes the need for a risk-benefit analysis in medical procedures and suggests a two-stage consent process. The full report may lead to significant changes in advertising practices for cosmetic surgery.

What was the initial feeling of the individual when considering surgery at the age of 19?

What kind of pressure did the individual feel when making the decision about surgery?

What financial incentive was offered to the individual for signing up for surgery?

What are some of the key problems identified in the report regarding cosmetic surgery?

What recommendations were made in the report to improve the situation regarding cosmetic surgery?