Finnish doctor-MPs press Health Minister to tighten rules on cosmetic procedures

Three National Coalition Party members of parliament who are physicians have pressed Health Minister Wille Rydman to implement the coalition’s programme commitment to examine the legal framework for non-medical aesthetic procedures. Oskari Valtola warned that invasive interventions on the body carry significant risks and that clear rules are needed on who may perform them and who bears liability. Ville Väyrynen distinguished cosmetic work from necessary surgical care, stressing the need for adequate practitioner competence, facility readiness for complications, and regulatory oversight.

Maaret Castrén argued that patients should not be tasked with safety assessments. The MPs also expressed concern that complications from private-clinic treatments could end up in the public health system and asked for sufficient authority to curb unsafe practices. Social Security Minister Karoliina Partanen supported the call, urging that legislative tightening be completed within the current term. The issue has gained attention after influencer Olivia Orake’s death highlighted problems in private cosmetic clinics.