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New Cosmetic Surgery Standard

National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

The Commission has supported reforms to the cosmetic surgery sector by developing National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards for services where cosmetic surgery is performed.

The Cosmetic Surgery Standards were released on 14 December 2023.

Widespread concern about the safety of Australians undergoing cosmetic surgery has led to the introduction of national Cosmetic Surgery Standards to protect people from harm.

Today the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care released the National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards as part of broader reforms agreed by Health Ministers.

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Medical Board of Australia are also implementing important changes that are aligned with the standards.

Cosmetic surgery is a billion-dollar industry in Australia, with thousands of procedures performed across the country every year.

Tune in to our launch today to hear experts discuss how the standards will improve cosmetic surgery treatment in Australia and what these changes mean for the industry.

Key focus areas addressed by the standards are assessment of patient suitability including psychological health, advertising, informed consent, complaints, clinician qualifications and post-operative care.

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More information

Visit safetyandquality.gov.au/cosmetic-surgery or email [email protected]

 

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