Welcome to the our Aesthetic Medicine news roundup, 17 June 2022.
Worse than Wild West: cosmetic cowboys must be reined in
Cosmetic surgery in Australia as it is currently practised exposes the public to significant risks. Untrained or inadequately trained practitioners pretend they are the same, or even better trained, than fully trained Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Our fight to expose the dark side of the cosmetic surgery industry
A few weeks ago I promised to keep you updated on a legal fight we became embroiled in while trying to bring you some jaw-dropping investigative journalism. After several rounds of court appearances, I’m glad to report some good news.
Patients reveal nightmare cosmetic surgery experiences as clinic defends practices
A mum has revealed how she begged for help after a horror cosmetic surgery experience, which saw a surgeon essentially “lipo-sucking her liver”.
Explained: ‘Liposuction’ Surgery That Raised Question On India’s Unregulated Cosmetic Industry
The recent death of Kannada actress Chethana Raj, who died on May 16 after undergoing cosmetic procedures at a private clinic in Bengaluru, raises significant concerns about the medical ethics of these health centers that violate protocols.
Pope quotes Magnani against cosmetic surgery
Pope Francis on Wednesday quoted Italian actress Anna Magnani in slamming cosmetic surgery and the cult of eternal youth.
The Pope’s words on wrinkles, what doctors and surgeons say
The words of Pope Francis are in line with our mission. His affirmation is strong, but we cannot disagree since our mission is from a corrective and functional point of view, with small corrections, and not in the sign of upsetting the whole face in search of an exaggeration “. e
Russia: Clinics brace for botox shortages as imports slow
Russian clinics are preparing for a shortage of botulinum toxin, better known as botox, a substance with medicinal and aesthetic purposes, a consequence of the departure of companies from the country due to the war with Ukraine.
