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...
Toxin resistance: fact or fiction?
Prof Terry Everitt reports on a lively debate at the 2023 ASCD Symposium, which asked the question: is immunogenic resistance to botulinum toxin treatment...
Gender diversity: a guide for health professionals
Adapted from Qlife.org.au, operated by the National LGBTI Health Alliance
The gender binary is one of the most entrenched social constructs, even though it excludes...
Dr Swift’s Approach to Beauty
Canadian plastic surgeon Dr Arthur Swift outlines his techniques in non-surgical rejuvenation, using the BeautiPHIcation approach .
On discovering the Phi Principle
I was always surprised...
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...
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...
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...
‘Surgeon’ to be protected title in Australian national law
Summoned to Canberra to explain what actions AHPRA has taken to ensure patient safety is a priority for cosmetic procedures – amid what one...
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...
AHPRA & MBA support ‘Cosmetic Review’ findings
The final report from the ‘Independent Review of the Regulation of Medical Practitioners Who Perform Cosmetic Surgery’ announced 16 recommendations ‘to improve patient safety...
