IN BRIEF
The NSW Health Care Complaints Commission has issued a public
warning under section 94A of the
Health Care Complaints Act 1993 (NSW) in relation to
unsafe and illegal practices in beauty and cosmetic clinics. The
warning has been issued due to an increase in complaints regarding
cosmetic procedures undertaken in cosmetic clinics and the risks to
the health and safety of individuals attending those clinics.
The warning arises out of increasing consumer spending on a
range of cosmetic services which often include the administration
of Schedule 4 prescription-only medication including Botox and
dermal fillers.
WARNING TO CONSUMERS
The current warning urges individuals seeking cosmetic
procedures or cosmetic surgery to be vigilant in their research
prior to proceeding. The commission has stated that the following
factors should be considered by individuals before committing to
the procedure or surgery:
