Ethos Public Relations Manchester

Bolton clinic welcomes decision to remove illegal ads

by Ethos public relations

North West skincare clinic Laserase Bolton has welcomed eBay's decision to remove illegal Botox adverts from its website.

Sixteen companies and individuals were found advertising the prescription-only-medicine to the public, with many unaware they were breaking the law.

Adverts offered discount vouchers for Botox treatments and encouraged people with 'introduce-a-friend' offers. Following a complaint by Which, eBay has now agreed to withdraw these promotions to protect consumers.

Denise Leslie, owner of Laserase North West the country's only purpose built laser clinic, said: "As the number of Botox treatments performed in the UK increases, more people are tempted to have a 'quick' procedure at an unsafe location, such as a party.

"It's vital however that patients undergo a thorough consultation beforehand, preferably at a clinic registered with the Healthcare Commission, and treatment should only be carried out by a fully-qualified practitioner.

"Our biggest fear with the adverts was that many people would suffer serious side effects from treatments due to lack of a proper consultation, so we're delighted that ebay has listened to complaints and removed them.

"Although Botox treatments are becoming more commonplace, they are not a suitable way of reducing facial lines for everyone. There are alternative methods that Laserase recommends including Nlite and Pixel laser treatments which also stimulate skin regeneration."

Posted at 5^th February 2009