Back in September of 2010 the UK launched a government-backed registry for providers of injectable cosmetic treatments such as botox and dermal fillers.

It seems to be something of a simple list rather that any kind of licensure since those who meet the standards for the Independent Healthcare Advisory Services' voluntary register, will receive a "quality assurance mark" that they can use to help promote their services.

The IHAS hopes people will be steered away from "Botox parties" or treatments offered in inappropriate locations and that if enough providers are using this mark that they can influence the market and get patients to actively look for it.

Of course such self regulation in the guies of some sort of association will not stop bad practice and the register has had limited success with the growing demand for Botox and dermal fillers.