The Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia

ARTICLE - Australia's Harsh Climate Responsible For Botox Use

Australia’s Harsh Climate Responsible For Botox Use?

[Spa & Clinic]

“While we are ‘the lucky country’ with our amazing weather, the increased exposure to the sun’s UV rays also means accelerated photo-ageing,” says Dr Mary Dingley, Board Member of the CPCA. “This is one of the reasons we are seeing such an increase in cosmetic procedures among Australians.”

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ARTICLE - Barbershops Are Now Offering Brotox Injections

Barbershops Are Now Offering ‘Brotox’ Injections

[New York Post]

Apparently, 'brotox' injections are now available at barbershops. Although it is becoming a popular trend, Dr Douglas Grose, president of the CPCA, warns the public not to shop for injectables on price but on the competence of the injector, which should be the primary consideration.

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ARTICLE - The Most Popular Cosmetic Procedures, So What Was Number One

The Most Popular Cosmetic Procedures - So What Was Number One?

[Dailymail.co.uk]

Illegal importation of non-approved Schedule 4 drugs for cosmetic use ia a major concern.

According to Dr Dingley, a Board member of the CPCA, 'while we are seeing some movement towards a clamp-down on illegal practices taking place, the CPCA would also like Australian Customs to take more seriously the threat from imported medications and be more active in detecting illegally-imported cosmetic medicines'.

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ARTICLE - Experimental Surgery Being Performed in Hotel Rooms and Residential Homes

Experimental Surgery Being Performed in Hotel Rooms and Residential Homes

[DailyMail.co.uk]

Experimental and unregulated surgeries by unlicensed medical practitioners is occurring at an all-time high.

Dr Douglas Grose, President of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australia, is calling on "the TGA to be more active in detecting illegal machines and drugs used for cosmetic surgeries across the country".

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Media Release - Cosmetic Treatments on the Rise, As Is the Risk

According to the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia (CPCA), Australians are continuing to spend up on cosmetic procedures with botulinum toxin antiwrinkle injections appearing to be the most popular, followed closely by dermal fillers for the face.

CPCA estimates show that both anti-wrinkle injections and dermal filler injections, which can be used to add volume, sculpt and reshape the face, have seen a significant increase in popularity.

According to the CPCA, Australia’s per capita spend on cosmetic treatments is amongst the highest globally. This, in major part, can be attributed to the impact of our harsh climate.

To read more on this media release, please click here.

ARTICLE - Cosmetic Procedures: Reward vs Risk

Cosmetic Procedures: Reward vs Risk

A new article featuring the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia (CPCA) on Beauty Biz Magazine.

According to Dr Mary Dingley (CPCA's Board Member), "things can go wrong even in the best of hands, but the way to try and minimise those risks, is to go to a reputable clinic, with doctors who are either conducting or supervising all treatments on site and have the ability to manage complications should they ever occur".

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ARTICLE - Black Market Drugs Found In Australian Clinics

Black Market Drugs Found In Australian Clinics

The topic of black market cosmetic drugs and illegal clinics is very popular at the moment. Spa+Clinic has followed the ABC and released another article on this topic, featuring Dr Mary Dingley, a Board Member of the CPCA.

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Non-Surgical Symposium 2018 - Registration Now Opens!

Non-Surgical Symposium 2018
Registration Now Opens!

If you could not attend the 2017 NSS, make sure not to miss the 2018 NSS!!

 

Media Release - Cosmetic Physicians Support "Professional Performance Framework"

The Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia strongly supports the announcement by the Medical Board of Australia that it has enhanced the design of “a Professional Performance Framework to ensure all registered medical practitioners practise competently and ethically throughout their working lives”.

The CPCA represents 200 doctors across Australia dedicated safest practice and highest clinical standards – via professional assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients’ aesthetic concerns managed through non-invasive and minimally invasive strategies available to registered medical practitioners.

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CPSA Final Annual Report 1997-2017

CPSA

Final Annual Report 1997-2017

On March 31st, 2017, the CPSA Board and members met at the final annual general meeting at which the special resolution to close the Society was passed.

This copy of the annual report reminisces the creation and growth of the Society through the years, and closes on the proud note that the vision of the Society transforming into a College was fulfilled.

Please click here to view the CPSA Final Annual Report.