Standards before outcomes.
Our practice is governed by the same regulatory frameworks that oversee all medical care in Australia. We do not view compliance as a constraint. We view it as the floor.
Compliance as the floor, not the ceiling.
Aesthetic medicine sits at the intersection of medicine and beauty. That intersection is regulated, and rightly so. The decisions made in a consultation room can affect a patient's health, appearance and confidence for years. Regulatory compliance is not a marketing inconvenience. It is the mechanism by which patients are protected from misinformation, coercion and unsafe practice.
At Aesthetic Haus, every treatment plan begins with a one-on-one medical consultation. Every prescription is issued by a registered medical practitioner. Every clinician is registered with AHPRA. And every piece of information we publish, online or in clinic, is reviewed against the guidelines that govern medical advertising in Australia.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
AHPRA, together with the Medical Board of Australia, sets the standards for how registered health practitioners must behave, advertise and care for patients. Our clinic adheres to the following.
Advertising of regulated health services
We comply with the AHPRA Guidelines for Advertising of Regulated Health Services. This means we do not use testimonials in our marketing or on our website. We do not publish before-and-after photographs. We do not make claims about the certainty of outcomes, and we do not use language that could create unrealistic expectations.
Cosmetic medical and surgical procedures
We follow the Medical Board of Australia's guidelines for cosmetic medical and surgical procedures. A seven-day cooling-off period applies to all major cosmetic treatments. During this period, patients are encouraged to reflect, seek a second opinion, and confirm that their decision is informed and voluntary.
Registration and scope of practice
Every clinician at Aesthetic Haus holds current AHPRA registration in their respective discipline. We practise within our scope, refer when appropriate, and maintain continuing professional development in line with our registration requirements.
No inducements or time pressure
We do not offer package deals, loyalty schemes or limited-time promotions that could induce a patient to undergo a cosmetic medical procedure. Treatment decisions are made in consultation, not at the checkout.
Therapeutic Goods Administration.
The TGA regulates the supply, advertising and use of therapeutic goods in Australia, including prescription medicines and medical devices used in aesthetic practice.
Prescription-only substances
We do not refer to schedule 4 medicines by brand name in our marketing materials, on our website or in public-facing communications. When we discuss treatment options, we use generic, non-proprietary terminology: neuromodulators, volume replacement treatments, calcium hydroxylapatite biostimulators, and poly-L-lactic acid. The specific product, dose and treatment plan are determined individually, in a private consultation, with the prescribing practitioner.
No promotional advertising
The TGA prohibits the direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription medicines. We do not publish prices that could be construed as inducement. We do not make comparative or superiority claims about products. We do not advertise prescription substances on social media, in print or on this website.
Medical device standards
Where medical devices are used in treatment, they are TGA-registered or listed, sourced through Australian authorised suppliers, and administered by practitioners trained in their use.
What this means for you.
An individualised consultation
There is no standardised menu of treatments at Aesthetic Haus. What is appropriate for one patient may not be appropriate for another. Your consultation is an assessment of your concerns, your medical history, your anatomy and your goals. Treatment is only offered when it is clinically appropriate.
No before-and-after imagery
AHPRA guidelines restrict the use of before-and-after photographs in the advertising of cosmetic medical services. We do not display them on our website or in our marketing. We discuss what a treatment can be associated with, in plain language, in a private setting, with the practitioner who will be treating you.
No pressure to decide
The seven-day cooling-off period exists so that patients can consider their options without urgency. You are welcome to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner at any time.
Treated by a registered clinician
Every person who performs a procedure or writes a prescription at Aesthetic Haus is registered with AHPRA and works under clinical governance from our supporting Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
As a patient, you are entitled to:
- · Clear, honest information about what a treatment involves, what it may be associated with, and what the risks are.
- · A consultation in which your questions are answered thoroughly and without rush.
- · A cooling-off period before any major cosmetic procedure.
- · Access to your clinical records.
- · The ability to make a complaint to AHPRA if you believe a practitioner has acted outside their professional obligations.
A conversation, not a sale.
Consultations are available by appointment at our Brisbane and Gold Coast clinics. We look forward to meeting you.
General information only. Not medical advice. All cosmetic procedures carry risks. A consultation with a registered medical practitioner is required prior to any treatment. Results vary.