Harley Academy Reinforces Call for Tighter Industry Regulations in Light of BBL Death

Harley Academy, the UK’s leading medical aesthetics education provider, are deeply saddened to hear of another tragic loss of life following a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure. This case is a devastating reminder of the urgent need for better regulation within the UK aesthetics industry.

Tristan Mehta, Founder and CEO of Harley Academy stresses:

“The UK urgently needs tighter regulatory frameworks to ensure only medically qualified practitioners can administer treatments, especially those as complex and potentially dangerous as BBLs.

While BBLs are considered surgical, non-surgical aesthetic treatments such as dermal fillers and injectables are also being carried out by individuals who lack even the most
basic medical qualifications. As it stands, almost anyone can legally perform these procedures with minimal or no training - this is simply unacceptable in an industry dealing with people’s health and well-being.”

Harley Academy is urgently calling on the Government to re-prioritise and support the development of aesthetic industry regulations, being led by the JCCP group. It is clear that the public is at risk and patients have been dying in the months it has taken for the Government to review and implement the recommendations provided by the JCCP on how to improve regulations and make the industry safer.

Tristan Mehta explains:

“We are calling for swift regulatory action to protect patients and prevent further tragic outcomes. This includes:

1. Mandatory Medical Qualifications – All practitioners offering invasive procedures should hold medical qualifications.

2. Licensing and Oversight – Clinics and practitioners must be held accountable through a formal licensing system, ensuring regular inspections and adherence to high standards of care.

3. Public Awareness – Patients must be made aware of the risks and know how to identify qualified practitioners. More needs to be done to educate the public about the importance of seeking out credible, highly trained professionals.

This tragedy is yet another wake-up call to the entire industry and the government, and we hope this spurs them to act now for better regulations. At Harley Academy, we will continue to drive forward standards of education and patient safety, and we remain committed to shaping a safer future for aesthetics in the UK.”