Episode 208 hosts Dr Pouria Moradi (Plastic Surgeon & Reconstructive Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) & Sheri-lee Knoop (Registered Nurse & President of the Cosmetic Nurses Association from Perth, Australia) Pouria and Sheri-Lee joined us to share their thoughts and insights into the proposed new Australia cosmetic regulations that have been announced by AHPRA (the Australian health practitioner regulator). These new rules affect both surgeons and non-surgical practitioners and come into force on July 1st 2023.  For years there have been arguments between the various cosmetic stakeholders over which practitioners have the right to treat patients, who can and can't offer the various procedures and heated debates over the standards expected of cosmetic practioners. Last year's enquiry by AHPRA into cosmetic surgery led to a full scale review of all cosmetic procedures. This has culminated in a set of sweeping new regulations - and some have voiced that it's a self-inflicted wound on an industry that couldn't govern itself. The new rules have left many in the industry confused and extremely unhappy about what is proposed, arguing that it neither improves patient safety whilst also significantly impacting on practitioners livelihoods. We explore: Our guests backgrounds Who AHPRA are The background to how and why these new guidelines have come about Why the proposals are such a major shakeup for the cosmetic industry The new surgical requirements including: The need for GP referral to be seen by a plastic surgeon The need for two consultations prior to surgery The need for a cooling off period before surgery The need for the psychological assessment of patients Significant changes to how social media can be used by plastic surgeons The new non-surgical requirements including: Changes to the consent process including explicit financial consent and supplying patients with a copy of the document The requirement for injectors to assess patients for body dysmorphic disorder The back and forth rulings and position statements regarding the role of different grades of nurses including enrolled nurses & nurse practitioners In a first for Inside Aesthetics, we are calling on ALL stakeholders, practitioners, injectors, clinic owners, those who work in the industry and the public to give their opinion on what they think of the new proposed guidelines. Time is ticking and so to have a chance of effecting change, please head to: www.insideaesthetics.com/ahpra and complete the form. This will take only 2 minutes of your time. If you are working in the industry, these rules will have a significant impact on how you work and your patients experience.   Become an IA Patron & get access to the following benefits (depending on your tier): - Access to four IA whatsapp groups (General, Injectables, Business & Regenerative Aesthetics)  - Access to our IA Injectable Live sessions (Injectable Zoom sessions led by Dr Jake) - Access to weekly IA Hints & Tips (Videos, insights & other injectable education) - Access to our IA Business Hints & Tips (Videos of business hints and experiences) - Access to IA Business Insights (Zoom recordings of David doing business coaching with our IA Patrons) - Access to our growing IA Library of clinical papers, books and resources - Access to eight IA Webinars - Business mentoring opportunities with David (30 minutes free for Platinum tier Patrons if you participate in our IA Business Insights content) - Shadowing opportunities in clinic with Dr Jake (additional cost)   Subscribe to our podcast: Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Other IA links: Follow IA on Instagram Sign up as an IA Patron Visit the IA website  Contact IA Apply to be a guest on IA Dr Jake Sloane: Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Dr Jake's website David Segal: Follow David on Instagram Our guest: Follow Pouria Follow Sheri-lee