MPs demand urgent ban on deadly Brazilian butt lifts after horror cases

A group of MPs has called for an urgent ban on Brazilian butt lift (BBL) procedures and stricter rules for non-surgical cosmetic treatments. The demand follows shocking reports of unsafe practices, including injections being carried out in garden sheds, hotel rooms and even public toilets. One woman's harrowing experience has now pushed the issue into the spotlight.

Bonnie-Louise Cooper nearly lost her life after undergoing a liquid BBL procedure with Rick Sawyer, a banned practitioner once linked to Katie Price. Despite choosing the UK over cheaper options abroad, she suffered severe complications that left her with lasting trauma. Sawyer, who had no proper medical qualifications, was later banned from practising for three years.

The liquid BBL is known for its high risks, particularly when performed by untrained individuals. Tissue death and sepsis infections are among the dangers, yet the procedure remains unregulated. Cooper, now living with PTSD, has become a vocal campaigner for stricter laws to protect others from similar harm.

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) is now pressing the government to act. They want an immediate ban on BBLs and a licensing system for all non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Cooper has welcomed the MPs' intervention, calling it a crucial step toward cleaning up the industry.

The push for regulation comes after years of warnings from cosmetic surgeons about the dangers of BBLs. With unsafe procedures still taking place in unregulated settings, the government faces growing pressure to enforce stricter controls. Cooper's case has become a driving force behind the campaign for change.