A recent The Guardian article reported that the NHS is spending up to £19,000 per patient treating complications that resulted from surgical and non-surgical procedures carried out abroad.

The recent death of Karen McGonigal, a 53-year-old mother from Greater Manchester, has brought another deeply troubling case into the spotlight. Karen died just days after receiving an unlicensed dose of semaglutide, administered not by a healthcare professional but by a local beautician offering injections for £20.

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.

What the UK’s new cosmetic regulations announcement means for patient safety, practitioners, and the future of the aesthetics industry.

Julie’s latest article featured in the June 2025 edition of the Expert Witness Journal. An in-depth look at the growing issue of personal injury in non-surgical aesthetic medicine, exploring legal risks, clinical failings, and the urgent need for reform.

In my latest blog, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from years of reviewing aesthetic negligence cases, and why sticking to an agreed plan is a safeguard for everyone involved.

Here is an explanation of what constitutes a reasonable body, how it is evaluated, and its role in determining the standard of care.

For the average individual, this standard reflects what a reasonable person would consider appropriate. For professionals, however, the standard is higher, reflecting the expertise and training expected in their field.