Industry opinions on the TGA restrictions to cosmetic injectables advertising
The TGA’s updated guidance on general terms such as ‘anti-wrinkle injections’, ‘wrinkle-reducing injection’ and ‘dermal fillers’ is the latest in a sweep of reforms...
Elevating cosmetic and skin treatment standards: Embracing contemporary laser safety recommendations
As non-surgical treatments face increased scrutiny from regulatory authorities, a standardised set of laser safety guidelines is imperative.
The new 2023 Standards for Safe and...
TGA announces further restrictions to cosmetic injectables advertising
The Therapeutic Goods Administration’s announcement regarding stricter regulations on advertising cosmetic injectables has sent shockwaves through the industry and ignited a robust debate.
In a statement...
When marketing meets the Medical Board
New Ahpra guidelines offer a timely opportunity to develop a point of difference in your media and marketing material, says Elizabeth Heusler of Heusler...
Surgeons take legal action against MBA & Ahpra
A landmark legal challenge against new cosmetic surgery regulations instituted by MBA and Ahpra has been listed for hearing in the NSW Supreme Court...
Australian study examines motivations of patients seeking cosmetic injectables
Boosting confidence and enhancing self-esteem are major driving forces across all age groups, new study finds.
An Australia-wide survey – titled ‘Understanding the mindset and...
New Nurse Guidelines For Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
Ahpra and national boards are seeking urgent feedback to new guidelines drafted for ‘Regulating registered health practitioners who perform and/or advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures’....
Top 10 patient complaints about aesthetic medical practices
Kerry Bielik from Insight Patient Satisfaction Solutions discusses the rectifiable mistakes that are costing aesthetic medical practices business.
Customer service expectations are rising across all...
Can semaglutide treat addictions as well as obesity?
A wave of anecdotal reports describing unexpected benefits for patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists – such as weight loss ‘wonder drug’ Semaglutide – is...
New Cosmetic Surgery Regulations: In Practice
Cosmetic surgery reforms set by the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) came into effect on 1 July...
