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James D. Frame, Professor of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Anglia Ruskin University

From blood clots to rare cancers, a plastic surgeon explains the risks to consider before going under the knife – or the needle

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A series of ads for Brazilian butt lifts (BBL) on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook were recently banned by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). These ads were found to be misleading and irresponsible, often downplaying serious health risks and pressuring consumers with time-limited offers.

This move highlights growing concerns over how cosmetic surgery is marketed online and the safety of BBL procedures. But BBLs are not the only cosmetic surgeries under scrutiny.

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