Around 41,000 botox injections are given to under-18s each year. Credit: Unsplash / Sam Moqadam By Digital Presenter and Producer Mojo Abidi Children are now banned from getting botox or fillers under new legislation. The 'Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act' has made it illegal to provide either procedure to under-18s for cosmetic reasons. The Act will also require a doctor, registered medical practitioner, or a health professional to administer the jabs when there is a medical need in young people. The new laws passed through Parliament this week and will come into force in autumn. The change could stop around 41,000 botox injections from being given to under 18s each year, according to the Department for Health.