Image: Shutterstock Image: Shutterstock THE DEPARTMENT OF Health is to look into whether the use of Botox and lip fillers should be banned for under-18s.
A recent investigation by Noteworthy detailed the booming demand for lip and facial fillers in Ireland and noted that there are no limits on who can receive non-surgical treatments. “It is clear this is a growing industry across all age groups and all sexes. While the profession and the products are regulated, I am conscious that this is an industry that is continuing to grow and particularly worryingly, it is targeting young men and women,” the minister said.
Read: The ugly side to dermal fillers: ‘Would you let your mechanic stick a needle in your face?’ > “I have asked my department to look at all steps in this regard. In the past, we have banned sunbeds for under-18s and I have asked my department to assess whether we should impose a minimum age for the use of these products,” the minister added.
SimonHarrisTD noteworthy_ie But abortions without parental consent are ok...
SimonHarrisTD noteworthy_ie 15 year old girl: ▪Can't drive ▪Can't drink ▪Can't vote ▪Can't get her ears pierced without her parents' permission ▪Can't be given an aspirin at school without a doctor's note CAN get an abortion without her parents' knowledge or consent.
SimonHarrisTD noteworthy_ie Nowhere in the article does anyone recommend banning U18’s as a solution. The experts recommend banning non medically trained people from giving fillers. Patients of all ages need protecting. Don’t know where Simon Harris got the U18’s idea.
SimonHarrisTD noteworthy_ie Regulating the industry would be much more beneficial.
SimonHarrisTD noteworthy_ie But they can get abortions 🤔
SimonHarrisTD noteworthy_ie Great decision, well done.
SimonHarrisTD noteworthy_ie How much would it cost to put me down humanely?
SimonHarrisTD noteworthy_ie Really? He is a useless bollix.