From time to time, I come across discussions in mainstream medical law that feel particularly relevant to the medical aesthetic practice. Recently, I listened to a legal conversation in Episode 204 of Law Pod UK centred on causation in clinical negligence and the evolving approach to informed consent.

The tragic death of Alice Webb, a 33-year-old mother of five, following a non-surgical Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure, has underscored the urgent need for change in the UK’s cosmetic industry.

In aesthetic practice, responding promptly to a patient reporting side effects after an injectable treatment is essential for patient safety, trust, and legal accountability.