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New TGA Guidelines for Advertising Cosmetic Injectables
Welcome to our new micro-learning series on industry regulations. Following on from the recent changes to Ahpra’s guidelines, this micro-learning module discusses the new TGA guidelines for advertising cosmetic injectable services. We encourage you to read through this presentation, complete the quiz questions at the end and log as a CPD activity.
Read MoreCelebrating International Women’s Day with the Women Empowered Fund 2024
Businesswomen in Developing Countries The Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science (AACDS) is a passionate supporter of women in business especially women in developing countries who have a fraction of the support and resources we have here in Australia. Businesswomen in developing countries must also work against a tide of obstacles that we rarely encounter…
Read MoreNew Changes in Cosmetic Injectable Advertising Regulations
In a significant move affecting the cosmetic injections and aesthetic industry, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia announced adjustments to advertising rules surrounding Schedule 4 substances. This decision, communicated through a letter dated January 15, 2024 addresses the use of general terms such as ‘anti-wrinkle injections’ and ‘dermal fillers’ in advertising materials for cosmetic…
Read MoreFree Micro-learning Module on New Ahpra Guidelines
Free Micro-learning Module on New Ahpra Guidelines: As of the 1 July, Ahpra’s updated Guidelines for medical practitioners who perform cosmetic medical and surgical procedures came into action. Many Cosmetic Nurses and Dermal Therapists ask, “do these new guidelines impact me or only medical doctors?” The new guidelines are written specifically for medical doctors, though will impact virtually everyone…
Read MoreFillers & Energy-Based Therapies: The Current Landscape Around Combination Use
Fillers & Energy-Based Therapies: The Current Landscape Around Combination Use By Dr Carol Wang, Aesthetic Educator at AACDS Facial ageing is a complex process, and using different treatment modalities to address multiple issues is common practice. Dermal fillers and energy-based therapies (e.g., IPL, laser, and RF) address various skin issues related to facial ageing and…
Read MoreCelebrating International Women’s Day with the Women Empowered Fund
Celebrating International Women’s Day with the Women Empowered Fund By AACDS Director, April Jorgensen The Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science (AACDS) are pleased to announce their partnership with The Hunger Project Australia for the Women Empowered Fund. The fund was launched last November and has already raised $304,000 to date. From the fund’s name,…
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