Vikas Thakur / / 8 min readAustralian cosmetic clinics are navigating the biggest advertising rule change in a decade. Testimonials and before/after images are banned across all channels. Here is a complete guide to what still works, including Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, and email.
Vikas Thakur / / 6 min readAverage patient acquisition cost for an Australian cosmetic clinic is $187 in 2025. Google Ads delivers the lowest CAC at $142. Meta Ads average $163. Referral and SEO beat all paid channels long-term. Full benchmarks by channel, clinic size, and service type.
Vikas Thakur / / 9 min readA 12-point audit checklist for Australian cosmetic clinic advertising compliance after AHPRA's September 2025 guideline amendments. Covers Google Ads, Meta Ads, website, Instagram, email, and Google Business Profile. Print and use.
Vikas Thakur / / 9 min readCosmetic clinics can still run Google Ads in 2026, but AHPRA's September 2025 guidelines and Google's own health advertising policies both restrict what you can say. This guide covers approved headline structures, restricted keywords, landing page requirements, and age-gating for injectable advertising.
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Vikas Thakur / / 9 min readAHPRA's September 2025 guidelines banned testimonials, before/after photos, and brand names for injectable substances. Penalty per breach under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law is $60,000 for an individual and $120,000 for a body corporate. Here is what cosmetic clinics can still advertise — and how to do it compliantly.