Resources
Publications
Looksmaxxing and Body Dysmorphic Disorder: What Aesthetic Practitioners Need to Know
“Looksmaxxing” is rapidly gaining traction online – particularly among younger patients. Framed as a form of self-improvement, it encourages individuals to optimise every aspect of
“I Lost Myself in the Process”—How ‘Looksmaxxing’ Culture Is Reshaping the Tweakments Industry
Written by Nessa Humayan for Marie Claire, 27th January 2025 Bill* was 24 when he uploaded images of himself to online Looksmaxxing communities for strangers
Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire – Brief (CRQ-Brief)
Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire – Brief (CRQ-Brief) The Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire – Brief (CRQ-Brief) is a short assessment tool which helps cosmetic professionals assess a patient’s
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
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
Free Webinar: AHPRA Regulations for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
Free Professional Development How to Identify and Prevent Dissatisfied Cosmetic Patients About the Session: New guidelines have been introduced by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation