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Guidelines for registered medical practitioners who perform cosmetic surgery and procedures

Medical Board of Australia. Guideline, Australia-wide.

Version: Effective from 1 July 2023
Last read: 24 September 2026

The Medical Board's guidelines for medical practitioners who perform cosmetic surgery and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including prescribing Schedule 4 cosmetic injectables that another registered health practitioner administers: the consultation before prescribing, consent, and who remains responsible for the patient.

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