AHPRA Cosmetic Surgery endorsement model commences
high priorityone offsole-trader, small, medium, large
Due
1 July 2025
339 days ago — see source for next instance
What to file
AHPRA endorsement model for cosmetic surgery + tightened advertising regime.
Who is affected
Medical practitioners performing cosmetic surgery or non-surgical cosmetic procedures who hold or seek to advertise an endorsement under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.
Penalty if missed
AHPRA disciplinary action including conditions, suspension or cancellation of registration; civil penalties for unlawful holding-out as a 'surgeon'.
Applies to
Cosmetic surgery practitioners + non-surgical cosmetic providers
Prep checklist
- Confirm endorsement category against new criteria
- Audit all advertising and clinic signage for prohibited claims
- Update consent and cooling-off-period processes
- Refresh patient-screening protocols
- Comply with referral pathway for procedures requiring a referral
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