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Health
Sheena McStravick

Dr Leah Totton's warning as girls in their early teens going for unregulated cosmetic procedures with severe consequences

Apprentice star Dr Leah Totton has warned women not to be sucked into the world of unregulated cosmetic procedures having witnessed cases that have left some permanently disfigured.

The 34-year-old who rose to fame as the winner of The Apprentice in 2013 and since then has launched Dr Leah clinics with business partner Lord Sugar, is urging women to consider the consequences of going to a non-medical professional for cosmetic treatments.

The Derry native said the age range for cosmetic procedures such as Botox and dermal fillers are getting younger, a factor that she believes is linked to social media.

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