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Denise Leslie, owner of Laserase NorthWest, the country’s only purpose built laser clinic, has welcomed the recent conviction of an unregistered London based provider for the continued provision of laser services.

Mohammed Sadiq was sentenced for offences under the Care Standards Act 2000, which requires providers who use a class 3B or 4 laser to register with the Healthcare Commission.   The magistrates imposed a custodial sentence of 5 months, suspended for two years.

“In the hands of unqualified staff, the laser can be an extremely dangerous tool,” said Denise.  “I’m delighted that the Healthcare Commission brought this case and that the magistrates considered the matter sufficiently serious to justify a custodial sentence.

“There are far too many ‘cowboys’ operating in the cosmetic industry but because the industry remains unregulated, operators like Mr Sadiq will continue to do business and put client’s wellbeing at risk and far too few of these cowboys ever get to court.”

This conviction comes hot on the heels of a recent Which report that also criticised standards in cosmetic treatments and particularly the quality of information provided to patients.

Denise said:  "Anyone considering cosmetic or aesthetic procedures should ensure that they are getting accurate information including what the procedure entails, what the risks could be and after care.  People should also be allowed to take as long as they like to make their decision and not be pressured by ‘sales’ staff masquerading as clinical staff.”

“The most important thing for everyone is to ensure that their provider is registered with the Healthcare Commission and its staff are suitably qualified."