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Wales cosmetic surgery probe after breast implant scandal Wales cosmetic surgery probe after breast implant scandal
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An expert group is to be set up to consider whether tighter regulation of cosmetic surgery in Wales is needed. An expert group is to be set up to consider whether tighter regulation is needed in Wales of cosmetic procedures, including surgery.
Health Minister Mark Drakeford's announcement follows the publication last month of a report in England which called for tougher rules.Health Minister Mark Drakeford's announcement follows the publication last month of a report in England which called for tougher rules.
It was set up following the breast implant scandal which exposed lapses in product quality.It was set up following the breast implant scandal which exposed lapses in product quality.
A total of 245 patients in Wales have had surgery as a result of faulty implants. A total of 245 patients in Wales have had surgery due to faulty implants.
The Welsh government has paid for the removal of the faulty Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) implants.The Welsh government has paid for the removal of the faulty Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) implants.
"Although the report was specifically aimed at the NHS in England, the Welsh government has been kept informed with progress and developments, said Mr Drakeford."Although the report was specifically aimed at the NHS in England, the Welsh government has been kept informed with progress and developments, said Mr Drakeford.
"I am committed to ensuring that the highest possible standards are maintained for the people of Wales."I am committed to ensuring that the highest possible standards are maintained for the people of Wales.
"I have therefore asked the deputy chief medical officer to convene an expert group to discuss the report's recommendations in detail and consider what actions we need to take.""I have therefore asked the deputy chief medical officer to convene an expert group to discuss the report's recommendations in detail and consider what actions we need to take."
The group will include members of the following:The group will include members of the following:
The group will report back by July.The group will report back by July.