In the Media

Unregulated Cosmetic ‘Cowboy Doctor’

Featured on Channel 9’s A Current Affair recently was a worrying story highlighting the impact Australia’s lax regulations are having on some breast augmentation and cosmetic surgery patients. Sydney’s Dr Les Blackstock is a GP performing cosmetic procedures on women and leaving a trail of devastation in his wake. Read more…

ABC Reports Patient Lives at Risk

ABC News has published findings from a leaked report showing that a cosmetic surgery clinic in the Eastern States had placed patients’ health and safety at risk. The damning report highlights the dangers of choosing the wrong type of doctor to perform breast implant surgery. Read more…

Breast Surgery Warning

For anyone considering breast surgery, a serious warning features in this news story by the Daily Mail Australia. It reports that unaccredited medical practitioners without specialist surgical accreditation from the Australian Medical Association are legally performing cosmetic surgery in Australia, which can bring with it, significant risks.

ABC Surgery Probe

A prominent cosmetic surgery clinic in Sydney is under investigation by health authorities for alleged inappropriate use of anaesthetics. The probe highlights how important it is to choose the right type of surgeon when electing to have any form of cosmetic surgery.

Understanding Retinol

Prevention Magazine | August / September 2015 | This story in the latest edition of Prevention Magazine explains everything you need to know about retinol and how it can benefit your skin. Find out about the highly effective Medik8 medical-grade range of retinol products, which are available from us at Assure.