Australia Cracks Down on Botox and Filler Clinics After Hospitalizations

Australia Tightens Regulations on Botox and Fillers Following Safety Concerns Australia is taking action to improve the safety of cosmetic injectables like Botox and fillers. Recent cases involving unregistered practitioners using outdated or off-brand products have led to hospitalizations, prompting the Australian Health Practitioner Regulator (AHPRA) to introduce stricter guidelines. "These changes aim to protect the public by ensuring only qualified and trained professionals administer these treatments," said an AHPRA spokesperson. The new rules require clinics to provide details of registered practitioners and implement a mandatory seven-day cooling-off period before procedures for minors. Furthermore, advertising restrictions will be enforced to prevent misleading marketing practices. These measures are a positive step towards improving patient safety and ensuring responsible practices within the cosmetic industry. The AHPRA website provides a registry to check the credentials of practitioners.