Flawed Reflections: Understanding BDD Difficult Conversations About Beauty

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a health condition where a person obsesses over one or more perceived flaws in their appearance. AHPRA, our governing body, has recently put new regulations in place for practitioners who perform cosmetic medicine. Starting July 1st, practitioners must follow specific guidelines for patient care, including referrals, consent, social media use, and more. While we're happy about these improved standards, there are some areas that need clarification. That's why ...