Cosmetic surgery practitioner endorsement (from 2025)
From July 2025 — endorsed cosmetic surgery registration with stricter advertising + training.
Who must comply
Medical practitioners performing cosmetic surgery.
What triggers it
Practising as a cosmetic surgeon.
When due
From 2025; ongoing endorsement maintenance.
Evidence required
AHPRA endorsement; training evidence; advertising compliance.
Max penalty
Loss of endorsement; AHPRA disciplinary action; criminal for false holding out
Effective from
1 July 2025
Summary
Following AHPRA reforms post-Four Corners investigation, from 2025 only AHPRA-endorsed practitioners can hold themselves out as 'cosmetic surgeons'. Endorsement requires specified surgical training. Stricter advertising rules including cooling-off period for non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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Source: https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/news/2024-04-15-newsletter.aspx. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.