Australia’s First Nationally Accredited Qualification in Cosmetic Medicine
The Graduate Certificate Of Cosmetic Medicine (GCCM) was launched on 1 July 2023. Dr David Kosenko, President of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia...
The changing face of cosmetic surgery: beyond the Western ideal
A new review of the literature delves into diversifying beauty standards and suggests that the ‘golden ratio’ is no longer valid in a changing...
Is there a doctor in the house?
On the back of the new MBA Guidelines, Dr Gabrielle Caswell, President of the Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine, highlights what is required for...
New guidelines for telehealth consultations with patients
Dr David Kosenko, President of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia (CPCA), outlines the new requirements for ‘telehealth’.
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic which started in 2020...
Ahpra, MBA set sights on non-surgical crackdown
Non-surgical procedures, including neurotoxins, fillers, fat-dissolving injections and thread lifts, are now in the spotlight as part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency’s...
CNA: The voice for cosmetic nurses
The Cosmetic Nurses Association (CNA) is a professional not-for-profit membership-based group serving as a collective voice for all nurses who provide non-surgical cosmetic services...
NEEJE: For ensuring compliance with new Ahpra regulations for cosmetic procedures
As a dedicated cosmetic practitioner, you strive to provide exceptional care while navigating complex guidelines. That’s where NEEJE comes in – a comprehensive solution...
Continuing Professional Development
The continuing professional development standard for medically registered practitioners is changing. Dr Gabrielle Caswell, president of the Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine, explains the...
New cosmetic surgery advertising guidelines
With the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) announcing changes to cosmetic surgery advertising guidelines, including the removal...
Major Cosmetic Surgery Reforms From 1 July
The Medical Board Of Australia (MBA) and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced “a suite of measures” – including the necessity for...
