Laser hair removal leaves patient with second-degree burns to perineal area: case report
Doctors have shined a spotlight on the potential dangers of laser hair removal after the procedure left a young woman with second-degree burns and scarring…
Tag: Cosmetic procedures
Good cosmetic surgeons nurture their patients’ mental health – without picking up a scalpel
The global cosmetic surgery market has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. In 2021, it was valued at US$67 billion ($105 billion), and projections suggest…
Tip-offs from doctors are helping sideline shonky cosmetic surgeons: AHPRA
Medical Board of Australia chair Dr Anne Tonkin has thanked the doctors who have come forward with information on shonky cosmetic surgery operators, saying they’ve…
Misuse of ‘surgeon’ title punishable with $60,000 fines under draft laws
Cosmetic ‘surgeons’ who are not registered as surgeons, ophthalmologists or obstetricians will face potential prison terms of up to three years, and fines of up…
Crackdown on surgeon title doesn’t go far enough: AMA
The plan to restrict use of the title ‘surgeon’ to just three medical specialties should extend to a crackdown on podiatric surgeons, the AMA says. Late last year, state…
‘Surgeon’ title to be restricted to just three specialties, health ministers declare
Only doctors with specialist registration in surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology or ophthalmology will be allowed to refer to themselves as surgeons under reforms agreed upon…
Patients with dermal fillers are facing this possible COVID-19 complication
The growing list of COVID-19 complications is long and surprising — from brain changes and heart disease to skin rashes and COVID toes. Those who…
Health ministers backflip over moves to lift ban on doctors using patient testimonials
The plan to open up advertising was nixed at the 11th hour.
Beautician used GP’s fellowship certificate to perform cosmetic procedures
Yi Liao went by the name of Dr Mei and carried out vaginal rejuvenation and botox injections, despite only being trained in beauty treatments like …
When a patient pressuring you to treat benign skin lesions is a red flag
Your 35-year-old patient says she fears they will become cancerous.
