The Cosmetic Physicians College of Australia (CPCA) recognises that uniform, national laser regulation, and enforcement of these regulations, is well overdue. As an advocate for patient safety, the CPCA are concerned by the frequent unregulated laser use in Australia. You can learn more about this initiative...
A recent article by Whimm Body+Soul highlighted that Australians fork out around $1 billion for cosmetic surgery procedures every year, most of which is spent on anti-wrinkle injections. Both men and women are now adding cosmetic procedures to their usual beauty and skincare regimes for a...
Anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers have seen an almost explosive increase in popularity, and thanks to social media influencer use, popularity doesn’t seem to be waning. The problem with cosmetic procedures that see a quick uptake in popularity is that there is also the potential...
Dry skin can be uncomfortable and even cause a bit of discomfort. From feeling tight and itchy to looking irritated and flaky, dry skin can frustrate and irritate when it doesn’t respond to the skincare products that you are using. The winter months can be...
In a recent media release, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration shed some light on the potential risks associated with cosmetic injections. While injectable treatments such as dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections are available at countless clinics, many patients are still falling prey to unregistered and inexperienced...
"Patients often ask me why the right side of their face has more wrinkles, a different-shaped eyebrow or more jowls. The answer is sun damage, especially from driving", says CPCA President, Dr Michael Motlon. Read the full Body and Soul article about the necessity of keeping...
If there’s one thing worse than acne, it’s acne scars. Those constant reminders that you picked your face when you shouldn’t have; not to mention, acne scars on the face are tough to hide under makeup. Yep, the best solution is to get rid of...
Essentially, all acne is hormonal. But when you hear the term ‘hormonal acne’ thrown around, it’s often in reference to acne that’s developed due to fluctuations in hormones, normally due to your menstrual cycle, pregnancy or menopause. “Distribution of the breakout and when the breakout occurs...
Get Real – The Negative Side of Selfies Dr Michael Molton, President of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia (CPCA), is taking action and educating the Australian public on the potential negative effects of selfies. Selfies have become an integral part of our modern culture but we...
Clearly, the demand for cosmetic medical procedures continues to grow. Recent research has uncovered that the main driving force for this upsurge, especially among millennials is social media. The images produced in selfies, along with enhancement apps simply do not reflect what is real...