Sir Liam Donaldson, the chief medical officer for England has announced plans to establish a clear set of standards and training for the cosmetic surgery industry.
The moves for further regulation come after two reports published last week revealed a lack of regulation over treatments such as Botox described as "worrying".
Under the new rules, to be put in place by April 2006, surgeries will have to be registered with the Healthcare Commission.
All medical procedures will have to be carried out by registered doctors and nurses with a specialist qualification, who will have to be registered with a professional body. There will be strict safety procedures in place for measuring and administering the drug.
Sir Liam said he hoped to make standards as high in private cosmetic clinics as in any other surgery.
The plans were welcomed by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, who have long expressed concern over the lack of regulation, as well as patient groups and charities, such as Charity Action against Medical Accidents.
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