Australia is the next country to open a public consultation on tightened guidelines in the world of non-surgical aesthetics
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has launched a consultation on non-surgical cosmetic procedures in the country.1 The 10-week consultation, which began on November 27 2023 and will close on February 2 2024, is designed to canvas public opinion on more stringent measures to protect patient wellbeing.1 The factors in consideration include practitioner transparency, mental health screening, treatment of under 18s and advertising.1Following the UK’s recent consultation on our own aesthetic regulation, it is crucial to also note the shift in the sector overseas. Aesthetics spoke to Australia-based plastic surgeon Dr Steven Liew and medical practitioners Dr Ginni Mansberg and Dr Jake Sloane to hear their thoughts on the consultation’s potential outcomes.Existing guidelinesDr Sloane explains that much like the UK, regulation has been a contentious issue in Australia…
