Putting aside the lost revenues to Tre Milano, counterfeit versions of the InStyler can create other problems: they pose significantsafety hazards to consumers, and unwitting buyers of the defective or poorly constructed counterfeit items are unfairly panning InStyler in consumer reviews.
Wayne Bartlett, the project's regional director, said there were "significant" problems and the service had been been withdrawn in Worcestershire to "ensure patient safety was not compromised".