09/01/2026
This story highlights exactly what can go wrong when cosmetic treatments are carried out by unqualified injectors.
Botox and other Botulinum Toxins are prescription only medicines, meaning they must be administered by a medical prescriber or someone working directly under their supervision.
The law is also clear:
📍 No one under 18 can receive cosmetic Botox or filler.
📍 Medical exceptions exist, but only in tightly controlled clinical settings.
As .b.shah explains:
“These regulations exist for patient safety it must remain at the centre of everything we do as clinicians. Always seek a medical professional for treatments involving prescription only medicines. Ask questions, and give yourself time to reflect before proceeding.”
Greater awareness is essential and we hope to see fewer preventable complications as regulation improves.