As of today, ASAPS does not have explicit and legally binding instructions from the regulatory authorities, to endorse return to non-surgical cosmetic injecting. ASAPS cannot, at this time, recommend resuming treatments using neurotoxins and tissue fillers for cosmetic indications until further information is forthcoming. ASAPS acknowledges that this situation is fluid and subject to change. ASAPS has prioritised public and patient safety over and above everything else and are greatly appreciative of the Government’s efforts during this unprecedented pandemic and are supportive of all measure ..read more

Following a national cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that restrictions on some elective surgery procedures will be lifted after the Anzac Day Long Weekend. What does this mean for you? On Tuesday 28th April 2020 a gradual return to elective surgery will commence with all category 2 and some category 3 procedures permitted at the discretion of treating surgeon. Category 1 – Needing treatment within 30 days. It has the potential to deteriorate quickly to the point where the patient’s situation may become an emergency. Category 2 – Needing treatment within 90 days. Th ..read more

Rogue and unregistered doctors are set to face tougher regulatory oversight with Australia’s Health Ministers agreeing to pass new legislative amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law at the last Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Ministers’ meeting on 31 October and 1 November. The communique from the COAG meeting stated, ‘the use of the title “surgeon”, including by way of “cosmetic surgeon”, by medical practitioners, non-specialist surgeons or those without other appropriate specific training can cause confusion among members of the public.’   Dr Naveen So ..read more

Separating fact from fiction! President of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Professor Mark Ashton explains the link between textured breast implants and Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) and the recent decision by the FDA to not ban these devices. Professor Ashton explains that  when it comes to textured breast implants, not all are created equally. In this respect, only a certain type of textured implants (macro textured) are connected to a higher risk of developing ALCL, in conjunction with other known risk factors. “The evidence suggests that rough texturing allows bacteria t ..read more