Behind the testimonials selling leg-lengthening surgery
Written by Emilia Terzon and Maddison Connaughton for ABC, 22nd November 2025 It is an online world that few would discover unless they were actively seeking it. Across social media and encrypted chats lies a community that wants a procedure it fears is heavily stigmatised in the real world — limb-lengthening surgery. Jack, whose name […]
Filling the Void: Gen Z and the Myth of Beauty
Written by Giulia Petrilli for the Click, December 8th 2025 (GENOA, Italy) — Martina was 20 years old in 2023, when she entered a cosmetic practice to get a nose filler. The doctor welcomed her with a syringe in hand. “I started breaking out in a cold sweat. I didn’t expect it,” Martina said. The procedure […]
New AHPRA Guidelines Require Psychological Screening for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has just released new guidelines for all health practitioners who perform non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including dentists, nurses, and nurse practitioners. These guidelines will come into effect on the 2nd September 2025, and advance copies have been released so practitioners can make the necessary preparations. They involve similar changes […]
Body Image and Cosmetic Procedures: What to Consider Before Taking the Next Step
It’s completely normal to notice things about your appearance you’d like to improve. Many people seek cosmetic treatments to help them feel more confident or aligned with how they see themselves. But for some, concerns about appearance become overwhelming- dominating thoughts, driving distress, or leading to repeated procedures without lasting relief. At ReadyMind, we work […]
Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale
Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) The Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) is a 35-item self-report questionnaire designed to measure four core aspects of perfectionism: Concern over mistakes and doubts about actions Excessive concern with parents’ expectations and evaluation Excessively high personal standards Concern with “precision, order and organization” Perfectionism Cosmetic Screening for Age 15+ 5 […]
Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ)
Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) The Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) is a brief questionnaire designed to measure a person’s degree of body image concern i.e., an excessive preoccupation with a flaw in their physical appearance. Body Dysmorphic Disorder Cosmetic Screening 1 Minute Administer Now Overview Interpretation Research & Psychometrics Overview The Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ: Mancuso […]
Is It Possible to Predict a Satisfactory Result After Cosmetic Surgery?
This cutting-edge research (Devoto, Díaz Ricci, Gasparini, 2024) shows how screening cosmetic patients for Body Dysmorphic Disorder using quick and easy-to-administer questionnaires, can help cosmetic surgeons identify patients who might have unrealistic expectations and at risk of dissatisfaction. It’s like having an insight into the future, allowing practitioners to tailor their consultations, set expectations, and ensure […]
How long should a cosmetic consultation take?
A 2022 report by the UK Health and Social Care Committee identified that 70% of people seeking a non-surgical cosmetic procedure had a consultation which lasted less than 20 minutes. Alarmingly, almost one-quarter of patients were not asked about their medical history, and 80% were not asked about their mental health history during their consult. […]
New Standards for Safety and Quality of Cosmetic Surgery Released
The Australian Commission of Safety and Quality in Healthcare has released their National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards for all services and facilities in Australia where cosmetic surgery is carried out. What are these standards? These are expectations of every service where cosmetic surgery is carried out in Australia, to protect the public from […]
How Snapchat dysmorphia is warping our beauty ideals
Written by Hayley Hinze and published in House of Wellness on 5th October 2023 While dog ears and flower crowns are cute, social media’s beauty filters can also fuel an unhealthy obsession – sometimes known as Snapchat dysmorphia. From poreless skin to plump lips, beauty filters bring instant perfection to every shot. Accessible on almost every social […]