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From 1 October 2026, we regulate the physician associate profession in Aotearoa New Zealand

Our job is to protect the public by ensuring doctors and physician associates are competent and fit to practise. Find out more about physician associates and what you need to know [here] .

Cosmetic procedures

This statement outlines Council's expectations of doctors who perform cosmetic procedures. These include standards relating to training, skill and expertise, advertising and obtaining consent from the patient.

Current statement

Cosmetic procedures

Statement

1 November 2017 (PDF, 178 KB)

This statement outlines Council's expectations of doctors who perform cosmetic procedures. These include standards relating to training, skill and expertise, advertising and obtaining consent from the patient.

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