Petition · past parliament
Set the U.K. minimum legal age to 21 for cosmetic breast augmentations.
Closed
36 signatures
What the petition asks
I was 18 when I had my Breast implant surgery. 18 is still very vulnerable and impressionable. Breast Implant Illness causes distressing and life-changing symptoms, even after explanting not every woman fully recovers.
"International Consortium of Investigative Journalists found that:
More than 1,200 serious incidents linked to breast implants have been reported in the UK since the start of 2015.
Links made between popular textured implants and a rare type of cancer.
Reports of ruptured implants, pain, disfigurement, allergic reactions and other symptoms."
It’s almost 10 years on and I've been suffering with fatigue, hair loss, panic attacks and joint pains ever since.
More than 1,200 serious incidents linked to breast implants have been reported in the UK since the start of 2015.
Links made between popular textured implants and a rare type of cancer.
Reports of ruptured implants, pain, disfigurement, allergic reactions and other symptoms."
It’s almost 10 years on and I've been suffering with fatigue, hair loss, panic attacks and joint pains ever since.
Timeline
| 13 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Sep 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
36
Status
Closed
Opened
13 Mar 2019
Closed
13 Sep 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.