The recent and much publicised joint investigation between Four Corners, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald into some alarming practices at a popular cosmetic surgery clinic has put the Australian aesthetics industry under close scrutiny and prompted a renewed push for increased regulation.
The debate is centred on the use of the title ‘cosmetic surgeon’, with health ministers calling for a review of the industry and more transparency for consumers.
The investigation reported allegations of medical misconduct by cosmetic surgeon Dr Daniel Lanzer, including hygiene and safety breaches, with multiple patients saying botched surgeries left
