Vikas Thakur / / 5 min readAustralian cosmetic clinics cannot name Schedule 4 prescription substances like Botox, Dysport, or Juvederm in advertising, including website treatment pages. This guide covers the compliant naming conventions for injectables, fillers, and energy-based devices after AHPRA's September 2025 amendments.
Vikas Thakur / / 6 min readAHPRA advertising breaches carry a maximum civil penalty of $60,000 for an individual and $120,000 for a body corporate per incident under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law. This guide covers exactly what triggers a complaint, how the investigation process works, and what compliant advertising looks like after the September 2025 rule changes.
Vikas Thakur / / 9 min readAHPRA's September 2025 guidelines require a mandatory 7-day cooling off period before higher risk cosmetic procedures. This changes what you can advertise — urgency-based promotions, same-day bookings, and discounts tied to appointment dates are now in breach territory.
Vikas Thakur / / 9 min readAHPRA's September 2025 guidelines changed the rules on before and after photos for cosmetic clinics. Here is exactly what is banned, what is allowed, and how to audit your existing content before a $60,000-per-breach penalty lands.
Vikas Thakur / / 8 min readMeta Ads for Australian cosmetic clinics face two separate compliance layers after September 2025. AHPRA bans testimonials and before/after images. Meta's health advertising policies add further restrictions. Here is what still works, with compliant ad copy templates.
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.