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...
Managing acute emergencies in the cosmetic clinic
In the event of a medical emergency, does your clinic have a protocol in place? At COSMEDICON 2020 Dr Sean Arendse presented on the...
A Clinical Governance Model for Telehealth Consultations in Cosmetic Medicine
Nurse Practitioner Elissa O’Keefe outlines the expectations and requirements of both the authorised prescriber and the registered nurse when prescribing drugs remotely.
Telehealth can be...
Lasers in aesthetic medicine
A brief review of the principles of photothermolysis – from Einstein’s theory of stimulated emission to modern laser therapy.
While Albert Einstein didn’t invent the...
Growth opportunities & market drivers: What’s in store for cosmetic surgery
In the aftermath of the cosmetic surgery “Zoom boom”, we highlight the procedures with the biggest growth trajectories and the opportunities forecast for 2023...
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...
FDA Warns: New Implant Cancers ‘An Emerging Issue’
With the US FDA reporting new types of cancers in scar tissue around breast implants, it has bluntly warned both medical practitioners and potential...
The Future of Aesthetics
At the closing session of the Non-Surgical Symposium, broadcast journalist and master of ceremonies Kim Skubris asked a panel of leading doctors the following...
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...
‘You have been hacked’
The healthcare sector has long been a target of cyber attackers interested in stealing cutting-edge research or patient data that can be on-sold. But...
