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In response to the alarming increase in desire for cosmetic surgery among teenagers, the Department...
Conclusion
In response to the alarming increase in desire for cosmetic surgery among teenagers, the Department of Health and Social Care should work with the Department for Education to integrate evidence-based body image and social media literacy programmes into school curricula. This should include content on risks of cosmetic procedures. (Recommendation, Paragraph 119) 49
Source
Committee
Women and Equalities Committee
Report
11th Report – Cosmetic procedures
18 Feb 2026
HC 869
Addressee Bodies
Government Equalities Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.3 yrs
Report published
18 Feb 2026