The Cosmetic and Beauty Therapy IPL/Laser Working Group recently completed the analysis of public responses to the IPL/Laser Consultation RIS put forward in 2015. A report was tabled at the November Radiation Health Committee meeting for consideration. The results of the analysis will feed future decisions concerning...
We couldn't be more excited. We were recognised at the 'My Face My Body Awards Australasia 2016' as being one of the most innovative services in the cosmetic medicine industry. Described as the industry's 'Oscars', the prestigious and internationally recognised...
I have just spent a few days in New Zealand promoting our laser safety courses to the hospitals, skin clinics and perioperative nurses. It was interesting to note that lasers are largely unregulated in NZ and that besides the Australian/New...
"Negligently failed to properly train and educate staff" on the use of lasers was the finding of a judge in an article reported in USA today where the clinic was sued after a botched laser job when she was left permanently...
We have an audacious goal... We are aiming for 500 votes! Can you help us? Here’s three reasons to vote for us: 1. We deliver the highest professionally accredited online laser & IPL cosmetic courses in Australasia for doctors, nurses...
Finding a definitive answer to this in the cosmetic context has proven to be a challenge. A burn or blister is NEVER a desired result of these treatments but from the media and limited government report data we know they occur...
The Canberra Times quotes well known laser expert Dr Mary Dingley as saying that in Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania licensing is a well established precaution whereas almost anyone can own and operate one in other states and territories, including...
The ARPANSA Radiation Health Committee (RHC) met again recently. Wow, they have their work cut out for them. The comments resolution table from the public submissions on the Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement on Intense Pulsed Light sources (IPLs) and Lasers...
"Surgical laser education for all" is the key message from Tammy Burns, the District Perioperative Nurse Educator from Wollongong Hospital. Staff education is one of the four main pillars in maintaining safety and quality standards and conforming to the AUS/NZ and...
