The Legal Light Justin Stack Law tightens on Botox Tough new regulations on administering cosmetic injections such as Botox have come into force, following several women being hospitalised with life-threatening conditions after receiving botched treatments. An unregistered Sydney practitioner who administered fake Botox injections to the women was banned from performing cosmetic procedures. Cosmetic treatment is a four billion dollar industry and growing fast, with botulinum toxin (Botox) being more popular than ever to fill out facial wrinkles. There are reports of a thriving black market in these medicines, which by law can only be obtained by an authorised practitioner and administered by registered nurses or doctors. Unregistered operators using fake Botox have sought to cash in, leading to patients becoming seriously ill with botulism and blood-borne viruses. New rules released by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) mandate further education and training, before healthcare practitioners can perform cosmetic procedures like Botox and filler injections. Nurses wanting to work with injectables must now complete 12 months full-time practice before expanding their scope to include non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Botox can now only be prescribed after a consultation, and registered health practitioners must assess a patient's physical and psychological suitability for cosmetic treatment. Written and informed consent must be obtained using clear plain language, and clinics must ensure continuity of care. Advertisements for cosmetic treatments now require details of the registered practitioner performing the procedure. Testimonials from social media influencers are banned, as are ads targeting minors. Justin Stack, managing director of Stacks Law Firm, is an expert in seeking compensation for victims of medical negligence. "You choose to have cosmetic injections or plastic surgery expecting the result to improve your appearance, boost your confidence and enhance your love life," Mr Stack said. "But if the cosmetic procedure goes wrong, leaving you with disfigurement, scarring or lasting infections, the consequences can be devastating for yourself and your loved ones. It can impact your working life. "It can mean more surgeries to try to correct the errors, psychological trauma, loss of confidence, lost income and costly medical expenses. "These new regulations emphasise putting patient welfare above commercial interests and require disclosure of any financial interests that could influence advice. "If any of these new regulations are breached, it could open the clinic to legal action for compensation for negligent treatment," Mr Stack said. If you are a victim of cosmetic surgery or injections that go wrong, it would be wise to consult a lawyer experienced in medical negligence to pursue the compensation you deserve and receive help to obtain corrective treatment. STACKS LAW FIRM Joshua Crowther Specialist in Wills, Estates & Wealth Protection 02 6592 6592 taree.stacklaw.com.au Partners in life The Legal Light Justin Stack Law tightens on Botox Tough new regulations on administering cosmetic injections such as Botox have come into force , following several women being hospitalised with life - threatening conditions after receiving botched treatments . An unregistered Sydney practitioner who administered fake Botox injections to the women was banned from performing cosmetic procedures . Cosmetic treatment is a four billion dollar industry and growing fast , with botulinum toxin ( Botox ) being more popular than ever to fill out facial wrinkles . There are reports of a thriving black market in these medicines , which by law can only be obtained by an authorised practitioner and administered by registered nurses or doctors . Unregistered operators using fake Botox have sought to cash in , leading to patients becoming seriously ill with botulism and blood - borne viruses . New rules released by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency ( AHPRA ) mandate further education and training , before healthcare practitioners can perform cosmetic procedures like Botox and filler injections . Nurses wanting to work with injectables must now complete 12 months full - time practice before expanding their scope to include non - surgical cosmetic procedures . Botox can now only be prescribed after a consultation , and registered health practitioners must assess a patient's physical and psychological suitability for cosmetic treatment . Written and informed consent must be obtained using clear plain language , and clinics must ensure continuity of care . Advertisements for cosmetic treatments now require details of the registered practitioner performing the procedure . Testimonials from social media influencers are banned , as are ads targeting minors . Justin Stack , managing director of Stacks Law Firm , is an expert in seeking compensation for victims of medical negligence . " You choose to have cosmetic injections or plastic surgery expecting the result to improve your appearance , boost your confidence and enhance your love life , " Mr Stack said . " But if the cosmetic procedure goes wrong , leaving you with disfigurement , scarring or lasting infections , the consequences can be devastating for yourself and your loved ones . It can impact your working life . " It can mean more surgeries to try to correct the errors , psychological trauma , loss of confidence , lost income and costly medical expenses . " These new regulations emphasise putting patient welfare above commercial interests and require disclosure of any financial interests that could influence advice . " If any of these new regulations are breached , it could open the clinic to legal action for compensation for negligent treatment , " Mr Stack said . If you are a victim of cosmetic surgery or injections that go wrong , it would be wise to consult a lawyer experienced in medical negligence to pursue the compensation you deserve and receive help to obtain corrective treatment . STACKS LAW FIRM Joshua Crowther Specialist in Wills , Estates & Wealth Protection 02 6592 6592 taree.stacklaw.com.au Partners in life