Ley 1799 de 2016 | Ley 1799 de 2016 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 1799 de 2016

This law states that cosmetic medical and surgical procedures are prohibited for minors.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 1799 de 2016
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
es
Updated
Official source
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Statute overview

About this statute

This law states that cosmetic medical and surgical procedures are prohibited for minors. This provision prohibits aesthetic medical and surgical procedures for underage patients and sets up sanctions for those who violate the prohibition. This article defines “procedimientos médicos y quirúrgicos estéticos” for purposes of the law. Medical and surgical cosmetic procedures are prohibited for patients under 18, and parental consent does not override this ban. This article lists exceptions to the previous ban and requires a special permit for surgeries motivated by documented physical or psychological conditions.

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