Navigating new cosmetic surgery guidelines
By Dr Amira Sanki, Specialist Plastic Surgeon The Medical Board of Australia has released new cosmetic surgery guidelines which will come into effect on
May 19, 2023
Information & Facts
Browse a selection of key industry news items
Why do I need a psychological assessment prior to surgery?
By Dr Cameron Keating, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Why do I need a psychological assessment prior to surgery? Surgery is both a physical and an
May 4, 2023
The Facts About Facial Ageing
The Facts About Facial Ageing By Dr. Philip Bushell-Guthrie, Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Brisbane and Mackay A quick glance
December 5, 2022
Health regulation needs more than ‘cosmetic changes’
ASAPS President Dr Robert Sheen “It is too late to address the issue ‘before something terrible happens” – because it already has. The 60
August 26, 2022
Breast reduction: Less is More
by Dr Katarzyna Mackenzie, MD, PhD, FRACS (Plast) Not just for celebrities Drew Barrymore and Ariel Winter are just a few of the
July 7, 2022
Breast Buzzwords: How to spot Marketing Gimmicks in Cosmetic Breast Surgery
By Dr. Philip Richardson Cosmetic breast surgery including breast augmentation using breast implants, breast reduction and breast lifts are elective procedures that help address aesthetic
March 15, 2022
Why am I so Bloated after Plastic Surgery?
By Dr Nicholas Moncrieff Have you just had a plastic surgery procedure and now feel so bloated even your most stretchy pants feel tight? Australasian
February 7, 2022
Why the title ‘Cosmetic Surgeon’ Needs to be Policed
By Dr Naveen Somia Policing the use of the title ‘cosmetic surgeon’ will prevent doctors from holding out as specialists and improve patient safety. We
October 19, 2021
ASAPS reschedules annual Non-surgical Symposium for ‘bigger and better’ event in June 2022
In light of COVID-19 travel and safety restrictions the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons has postponed its annual symposium until 2022, where it will
September 3, 2021
Know the Difference: 2GB Radio Interview with Dr Rob Sheen
On Thursday, 6th May, ASAPS President Dr Rob Sheen was interviewed once again on radio station 2GB about our ‘Know the Difference’ campaign to educate consumers on researching
May 7, 2021
