Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

Thank you for supporting the #CosmeticSurgery Standards released today. Together, we are creating safer care for all Australians who choose to have #cosmeticsurgery. Learn more about the new standards at safetyandquality.gov.au/cosmetic-surge… @healthgovau @ASAPSau @RACSurgeons

ASAPS welcomes & supports the new National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards launched today & thanks the @ACSQHC for putting patients first. #CosmeticSurgeryStandards #cosmeticsurgery More info on the standards and ASAPS' statement can be found on our website.

From 1st July 2023 - There must be a cooling-off period of at least seven days after the patient has had two consultations and given informed consent. See the updated Guidelines via our resources page. #knowthedifference #cosmeticsurgery #plasticsurgery #specialistplasticsurgeon

From 1st July 2023 -A patient seeking cosmetic surgery must have at least two pre-operative consultations. For more information on changes to cosmetic surgery procedures, the guidelines can be found aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/resources/guid… #cosmeticsurgery #plasticsurgery #knowthedifference

Strict new rules introduced for Australians looking to have cosmetic surgery. Read more and see the full news story at bit.ly/3ok07LA #asapsau #knowthedifference #cosmeticsurgery

A clip from ASAPS' President Dr Timothy Edwards' interview with 5AA. Follow the link for the full audio interview and transcript bit.ly/41n6QDo #asapsau #knowthedifference #cosmeticsurgery

“We are concerned that with GPs under pressure, the last thing they need is fit, healthy people coming in just for a referral for cosmetic surgery,” he said. Read more at aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/news/new-cosme… #asapsau #knowthedifference #cosmeticsurgery

Part 3 - Cont. with pressures on GPs, doctor shopping and mandated consultations With 10NewsFirst and Dr Timothy Edwards, President of ASAPS #asapsau #knowthedifference #cosmeticsurgery

Part 2 - Botox & psychological screening and pressures on our GPs With 10NewsFirst and Dr Timothy Edwards, President of ASAPS #asapsau #knowthedifference #cosmeticsurgery

Part 1 - The need for GP referrals from 1st July 2023. With 10NewsFirst and Dr Timothy Edwards, President of ASAPS #asapsau #knowthedifference #cosmeticsurgery

There are changes coming under new rules from the Medical Board of Australia, which will come into effect on the 1st of July. With ABC Radio Brisbane #asapsau #knowthedifference #cosmeticsurgery

Unpacking the need for GP referrals and psychological screening for cosmetic surgery and injectables from 1st July 2023. With 3AW Melbourne #asapsau #cosmeticsurgery #knowthedifference

People seeking cosmetic surgery – even Botox – may find themselves on a psychiatrist’s couch being evaluated under tough new rules being imposed by the Medical Board from July. Read more aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/news/new-scree… #asapsau #knowthedifference #cosmeticsurgery

ASAPS' President Timothy Edwards: The loophole allowing 'cosmetic cowboys' to put Aussies at risk. Read the full article at the link asaps.org.au/news #asapsau #cosmeticcowboys #cosmeticsurgery #plasticsurgery

Any endorsement model for cosmetic surgery must uphold the highest standards or training and practice to protect patient safety. Read the full media release at aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/news/rushed-co… #asapsau #knowthedifference #cosmeticsurgery #cosmeticreforms

Rushed cosmetic reforms risk doing more harm than good. Read the full media release at aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/news/rushed-co… #asapsau #knowthedifference #cosmeticsurgery #cosmeticreforms

We could be in a position of 'one step forward, two steps back'. As a result of which, safety and welfare of patients could continue to be at risk. Read the full media release at aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/news/rushed-co… #asapsau #knowthedifference #cosmeticsurgery #cosmeticreforms

“ASAPS are thrilled that patients are finally having their safety put first. It should have always been this way." - Dr Timothy Edwards MBBS MS FRACS FAICD Specialist Plastic Surgeon and ASAPS President aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/asaps_media_re…

44th Annual #ASAPS Conference Day 2

44th Annual #ASAPS Conference Day 1