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New Changes in Cosmetic Injectable Advertising Regulations
In a significant move affecting the cosmetic injections and aesthetic industry, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia announced adjustments to advertising rules surrounding Schedule 4 substances. This decision, communicated through a letter dated January 15, 2024 addresses the use of general terms such as ‘anti-wrinkle injections’ and ‘dermal fillers’ in advertising materials for cosmetic…
Read MoreWhy You Need to be Aware of Nasal Sprays for Tanning
One of the latest trends gaining popularity on social media is using nasal tanning sprays, which claim to give a natural and lasting tan without the need for sun exposure or tanning beds. However, these products are illegal in many countries and dangerous to health. A-melanocyte-stimulating hormone nasal tanning is a trend involving a spray…
Read MoreUnmasking Shadows: Spotting Eating Disorders in Aesthetic Patients
For those of you currenting working in the field of aesthetics, you’ll be familiar with Ahpra’s ‘Guidelines for medical practitioners who perform cosmetic surgery and procedures’ released 1 July 2023. Clause 2 of the Guidelines, ‘Assessment of patient suitability’, draws our attention to BDD and eating disorders. This blog dives into a topic that’s been…
Read MoreTreatment of atrophic acne scars: A comparative split face study
Treatment of atrophic acne scars: A comparative split face study A study published in 2023 by Albalat et al. compared microneedling in combination with topical platelet-rich plasma versus its combination with topical Botulinum Toxin-A in treatment of atrophic acne scars. https://doi-org.ezproxy.une.edu.au/10.1007/s00403-022-02446-9 Atrophic post-acne scarring is a common cosmetic concern. This study aimed to compare the…
Read MoreEvidence-based review: Screening body dysmorphic disorder in aesthetic clinical settings
Evidence-based review: Screening body dysmorphic disorder in aesthetic clinical settings A study published in 2023 by Pereira et al. examined the validated BDD screening tools and critically appraised current literature regarding its implementation and efficacy in aesthetic medicine and surgery scenarios. While BDD screening enables recognising at-risk individuals, further work is required to uncover the…
Read MoreFree Micro-learning Module on New Ahpra Guidelines
Free Micro-learning Module on New Ahpra Guidelines: As of the 1 July, Ahpra’s updated Guidelines for medical practitioners who perform cosmetic medical and surgical procedures came into action. Many Cosmetic Nurses and Dermal Therapists ask, “do these new guidelines impact me or only medical doctors?” The new guidelines are written specifically for medical doctors, though will impact virtually everyone…
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