The Body Clinic has been Registered for the use of lasers and light since 1996. Unless a clinic using lasers or Intense Pulsed Light (“IPL”) or Light Heat Emission (“LHE”) equipment is registered with the Care Quality Commission (previously Healthcare Commission), it is operating illegally.
The key to finding a safe and legal place for cosmetic treatment is to find a Care Quality Commission Registered Clinic bearing this sign:
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The Care Quality Commission is the Government Regulator for NHS and Private facilites offering medical, cosmetic and laser/IPL/LHE procedures. The Care Quality Commission governs and inspects registered facilities.
To find out if a facility is legally registered, go to www.cqc.org.uk.