Cosmetic surgery reforms will help protect patients - Media Backgrounder
This resource provides insights into the new National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards and outlines key reforms.
The Cosmetic Surgery Standards were released on 14 December 2023.
As part of broader reforms to Australia’s cosmetic surgery industry agreed by Health Ministers in September 2022, a new set of standards has been released to focus specifically on improving the safety and quality of care for cosmetic surgery patients.
The new National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards (Cosmetic Surgery Standards) apply to cosmetic surgery involving cutting beneath the skin.
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care developed the standards for implementation in every service where cosmetic surgery is performed, including small day procedure clinics through to large health organisations.
The Cosmetic Surgery Standards complement other cosmetic surgery reforms implemented by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Medical Board of Australia. They were developed following consultation with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Australian Government, state and territory partners, cosmetic surgery services, consumers, peak bodies and interest groups.
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