Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Ban social media influencers from promoting/advertising cosmetic surgery
Closed
682 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the Government to make it illegal for social media influencers to promote or advertise cosmetic surgery. We believe this could help prevent often vulnerable individuals seeking plastic surgery, especially from cheap providers abroad.
I was struggling with my body image and after being influenced by many influencers decided to pay for plastic surgery abroad.
Influencers are required to make it clear when they are advertising products or services, but we think new rules are needed to ban social media influencers from promoting/advertising cosmetic surgery at all. I believe this would benefit the mental and physical health of citizens, and reduce the burden on the NHS of patients who need treatment following cosmetic surgery.
Influencers are required to make it clear when they are advertising products or services, but we think new rules are needed to ban social media influencers from promoting/advertising cosmetic surgery at all. I believe this would benefit the mental and physical health of citizens, and reduce the burden on the NHS of patients who need treatment following cosmetic surgery.
Timeline
| 17 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
682
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
17 Feb 2025
Closed
17 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 3 Aug 2026.