BAAPS criticises dating app that connects 'ugly' rejects with plastic surgeons

16-Aug-2018
Body Care

The website beautifulpeople.com has introduced a feature that tells failed applicants how they can improve their looks by going under the knife

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A dating website that tells rejected applicants how they can improve their appearance has been criticised by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).

US website beautifulpeople.com only allows access to its platform to those deemed 'beautiful' enough by

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