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2023
More than a third of Australians considering cosmetic surgery
19 Jun, 2023
Endorsement Model Q + A Fact Sheet
03 Apr, 2023
Endorsement Model will Protect Cosmetic Surgical Patient
31 Mar, 2023
2022
Patient Safety a Priority in Independent Review
01 Sep, 2022
Amendments made by Fairfax Media to a commentary by Professor Allan Fels in The Sydney Morning Herald (first published on 28 October 2021).
18 Aug, 2022
60 Minute Investigation Reinforces need for Action
10 Jun, 2022
Media Release - Senate report detailing botched surgeries shows urgent need for a new approach to cosmetic surgery
03 May, 2022
Media Release - Uniform National Standards needed to Protect Patients in Multi-Billion dollar Cosmetic Surgery Industry
23 Apr, 2022
Review of the regulation of health practitioners in cosmetic surgery welcomed
08 Mar, 2022
2021
ACCSM Call to Strengthen Accreditation on Cosmetic Surgery
26 Oct, 2021
Media Release - Mirror Mirror - Regulation on Cosmetic Surgery Needed
14 Sep, 2021
Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery Announces Name Change
01 Jul, 2021
MEDIA RELEASE - HALF A MILLION AUSSIES AWAIT HEALTH MINISTERS VERDICT
16 Jun, 2021
#KnowTheDifference. Are plastic surgeons deceiving the public?
04 Jan, 2021
2020
Call for Government to Strengthen Guidelines on Cosmetic Surgery
25 Nov, 2020
Case Highlights need for National Accreditation
06 Oct, 2020
College publishes BIA-ALCL update in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
09 Sep, 2020
Minimisation of COVID Transmission in Cosmetic Medical Clinics
04 Jun, 2020
COVID-19 Update from ACCS President
16 May, 2020
Suggested Infection Control Strategies for Minimisation of Covid 19 Transmission In Cosmetic Medical Clinics
07 May, 2020
COVID-19 Update from ACCS President
27 Apr, 2020
Media Release - ASCRS
17 Apr, 2020
Australian Government Partnership with Private Health Sector in Fight against COVID-19
01 Apr, 2020
2019
Media Statement - Australians Warned Brazilian Butt-Lift can Kill
05 Nov, 2019
Media Release Party Season Warning
05 Nov, 2019
BIA ALCL Patient Information Update Sept 2019
26 Sep, 2019
Accidental Blindness on the Rise from Botched Cosmetic Procedures
19 Aug, 2019
The Australian newspaper - Threat of cancer-risk implant ban ‘overreach’
15 Aug, 2019
BIA ALCL Patient Information Update
11 Jul, 2019
Media Release - Response to TGA Proposal to ban certain Breast Implants
11 Jul, 2019
Things to Consider Before Undergoing Procedures Involving Dermal Fillers
10 May, 2019
Media Release - Consumer Warning - Vampire Facials
03 May, 2019
Urgent Regulation on Cosmetic Surgery Needed
01 Apr, 2019
2018
Peak Body for Cosmetic Surgeons welcomes NSW Recommendations to Protect Patient Safety
04 Dec, 2018
ABDR Closer to National reports on Breast Implants
28 Nov, 2018
MEDIA RELEASE - Warning on Cosmetic Procedures for Australia's Party Season
05 Nov, 2018
Media Release Call for Australian Government to Strengthen Guidelines on Cosmetic Surgery
14 Aug, 2018
Call for Australian Government to Strengthen Guidelines for Cosmetic Surgery
14 Aug, 2018
Updated information regarding breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)
07 Jun, 2018
Patients Need To Be Protected Against Rogue Medical Practitioners Calling Themselves ‘Cosmetic Surgeons’
28 May, 2018
Blood cancer associated with breast implants not malignant in most cases
16 Feb, 2018
2017
ACCS Responds to possible restrictions on the use of the title Cosmetic Surgeon Dec 17
03 Nov, 2017
Be Aware of Unsafe and Illegal Practices at Beauty and Cosmetic Clinics
28 Sep, 2017
Media Response BIA-ALCL
11 May, 2017
2016
The Dos and Don’ts of a Beautiful Christmas, from the ACCS
22 Dec, 2016
NSW Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery
03 Jun, 2016
Cosmetex 2016
18 May, 2016
Media Releases\2016\ACCS media release re new guidelines
09 May, 2016
Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery
22 Apr, 2016
ACCS Media Release Cosmetic tourism warning after death
08 Apr, 2016
2015
A Partridge in a pear tree, but not cosmetic surgery
15 Dec, 2015
Regulation of Cosmetic Surgical Procedures
09 Dec, 2015
Home Based Cosmetic Injections Unsafe
21 Nov, 2015
Cosmetic Surgery Myths Busted
02 Oct, 2015
TGA Alert re. Silimed Breast Implants
25 Sep, 2015
COSMETEX15 OPENS IN MELBOURNE
30 Apr, 2015
2014
Naughty or nice, cosmetic surgery's not for Christmas
11 Dec, 2014
Cosmetex 2014
30 Apr, 2014
TGA issues breast implant alert
24 Feb, 2014
2013
Be informed, Not Hasty In Nip & Tuck Summer Rush
19 Nov, 2013
Cosmetex 2013 opens at dawn of new age for cosmetic medicine and surgery
17 Apr, 2013
Botulinum Toxin Warning
06 Mar, 2013
Warning Against Cosmetic Surgery Tourism
22 Feb, 2013
2012
Cosmetic Surgery not on Santa\'s List
03 Dec, 2012
Chief Medical Officer advice on PIP silicone breast implants and breastfeeding
01 Jul, 2012
ACCS Media Release - PIP Not Toxic
12 Jun, 2012
ACCS launches Code of Practice Seal at Cosmetex 2012
01 Jun, 2012
Chief Medical Officer advice on PIP silicone breast implants and breastfeeding
01 Jun, 2012
Women With PIP Breast Implants to Receive Subsidised MRI Scans
10 Mar, 2012
ACCS welcomes Government MRI funding for PIP breast implant patients
10 Mar, 2012
Medicare - Eligible MRI Service for PIP Breast Implants
02 Mar, 2012
PIP breast implant update
04 Jan, 2012
2011
Silicone breast implant recall update
02 Dec, 2011
Santa says No, No, No to cosmetic surgery
01 Dec, 2011
Cosmetic Surgery Code of practice aids informed consent
01 Sep, 2011
Warning over internet and DIY cosmetic procedures
01 May, 2011
Education injects safety as appearance industry booms
01 Mar, 2011
2010
UK report: there\'s nothing wrong with cosmetic surgery; beware of specialist qualifications
01 Sep, 2010
Cosmetex 2010 to showcase latest advances in cosmetic medical practice
02 Apr, 2010
Silicone Breast Implant Recall
01 Apr, 2010
2009
Santa doesn't do cosmetic surgery
01 Dec, 2009
Media stories concerning inquiry into death of Lauren James
01 Nov, 2009
ACCC Authorises College Code of Practice
01 Jun, 2009
2008
New disclosure system to raise standards and protect patients
01 Oct, 2008
Surgery no place for sales consultants and commissions
01 Aug, 2008
Cosmetic medicine set to take centre stage at the ACCS Conference 2008
01 Mar, 2008
2007
ACCS condemns inaccurate claims
01 Dec, 2007
Australians Say \"Yes\" to Cosmetic Surgery Choice
01 Sep, 2007
Patients Put at Risk by New Zealand Medical Council Decision
03 May, 2007
New Medical Faculty Dean appointed by ACCS
02 May, 2007
First Diploma of Cosmetic Medicine launched
01 May, 2007
ACCS supports the NSW Health Minister\'s taskforce
02 Mar, 2007
ACCS raises standards on advertising
01 Feb, 2007
ACCS calls for increased industry regulation following liposuction tragedy
01 Jan, 2007
2006
Cosmetic Surgeons Call For an End to Scalpel Wars
01 Oct, 2006