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Cosmetic procedures shouldn’t be performed on patients with body dysmorphia, health officials say

The Independent UK News · 17 September 2026 at 00:01

Cosmetic procedures shouldn’t be performed on patients with body dysmorphia, health officials say

New draft guidance says the patient should be referred to a specialist instead

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Cosmetic procedures shouldn’t be performed on patients with body dysmorphia, health officials say

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