Industry news and advice
Information about recent developments in the personal appearance services industry is available online and via medical journals. Pros and cons of various procedures, as well as adverse events, are discussed in the media.
We have collated some key resources here to help you make informed decisions about light-based cosmetic services, tattooing, tattoo removal and other beauty therapy services you may be considering.
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
APRANSA is the Australian Government's primary authority on radiation protection and nuclear safety.
- Regulatory impact statement: Intense pulsed light sources and lasers for cosmetic or beauty therapy
- Lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) sources for cosmetic purposes
- Advice for consumers: Lasers, IPL devices and LED phototherapy for cosmetic treatments and beauty therapy
Queensland Health
- Personal appearance services regulation—advice for businesses
- Health warning issued against acid tattoo removal in Queensland (includes link to video with advice from Chief Health Officer)
- Register of holders of licences and certificates
Fact sheets for consumers
- Cosmetic injections (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
- Fitzpatrick skin phototype (ARPANSA)
- Cosmetic injections checklist (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
- Things to consider before undergoing procedures involving dermal fillers (Therapeutic Goods Administration)