There is already VAT in place for skin care cosmetic procedures like Botox, dermal fillers, and chemical peels, but now this could extend into surgical procedures like breast implants, tummy tucks and liposuction.
The government argues, “The mere fact that a cosmetic treatment may make a patient feel more confident about their appearance is not in itself sufficient to make the treatment exempt.”
However, members of the British Association for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery disagree. They called these guidelines an "ethical minefield" and suggested more debate with professionals before going ahead with any sort of implementation.
Former BAAPS president and consultant plastic surgeon Dr. Douglas McGeorge addressed the ethical issues of this tax saying, “Should prominent ear correction be taxed; an operation performed on young children to prevent them from being bullied and developing psychological problems? What level of asymmetry or abnormality is required to justify breast surgery? When do large breasts create enough of a physical problem to allow treatment?”
He added, “Large noses will kill no one on their own, but can create major problems in life that prevents individuals contributing to society and, indeed, have been known to result in self harming.”
To learn more about this controversial issue, read the full article: Cosmetic Surgery Cost in UK to Rise 20 Percent
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