Safety concerns over surge in ‘Botox parties’ across Scotland

Experts are warning over thedanger of permanent injuries after misusing the treatment.

Fears over the boom in “Botox parties” across Scotland have led to calls for for greater legislation over the use of the treatment.

Botox is a prescription-only medication, but there is no legislation stopping unqualified individuals from administering it.

This lack of control has helped bring about a surge in events where alcohol and social settings blur the line between cosmetic procedures and risky behaviour.

A women left with permanent scarring after attending a Botox party told her story to STV News.

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