Cosmetic Surgery Standards to Better Protect Patients

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With the exponential growth of cosmetic surgery in recent years, The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) is currently developing the National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards (Cosmetic Surgery Standards). The Cosmetic Surgery Standards have been developed for implementation in facilities where cosmetic surgery is performed, with the aim of…

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Enhancing safety and quality in cosmetic surgery: New standards and recent updates

In June 2024, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) released an update on the actions and standards for the National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards (Cosmetic Surgery Standards) – initially released in December 2023. These standards aim to elevate the quality and safety of cosmetic procedures across Australia, ensuring all facilities performing cosmetic surgeries adhere to the highest levels of clinical governance, infection control, and patient care.

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