Trusted Guidance in Cosmetic Medicine
Clear, unbiased information to help you understand treatments, risks, and your choices.
Treatment Information
Our treatment information provides clear, evidence-based information to help you understand common cosmetic treatments. As a professional body, we do not promote specific products or clinics. Our goal is to support informed decisions by offering neutral, trustworthy guidance.
For personalised advice, please consult an NZSCM-accredited doctor.
Anti-wrinkle Treatments: Botulinum Toxin
Understanding anti-wrinkle treatments (Botox® and more)
Dermal Fillers
Cosmetic Lesion Removal
What cosmetic lesion removal involves and important safety information.
Laser & Other Energy-based Devices
How lasers & energy-based devices work, uses, safety, and what you should know.
Skin Boosters
What to expect from skin booster and key information.
Rejuvenating Skin Treatments
Uses and benefits of peels and skin needling.
Personalised Treatment Plans
Every individual has unique goals when considering cosmetic treatments. Our NZSCM-accredited doctors are highly trained to carry out detailed facial assessments, helping you explore your options and create a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Their focus is on safe, effective care that enhances your natural features so results look subtle, not overdone.
For personalised advice, we recommend consulting with an NZSCM-accredited doctor who can help develop a plan that’s just right for you.
What You Should Know
How Cosmetic Medicine is Regulated in New Zealand?
Understanding who regulates cosmetic practice, what training is required to practice cosmetic medicine, and where NZSCM fits in.
What is Informed Consent?
Learn what informed consent really means, and why it’s a key part of safe, ethical cosmetic treatment.
Choosing a NZSCM-Accredited Doctor
How to ensure the practitioner you choose is properly qualified and trained, and the importance of seeking a registered member of the New Zealand Society of Cosmetic Medicine (NZSCM).
Ethical Standards in Cosmetic Medicine
An overview of the ethical principles NZSCM members follow such as informed consent, transparency, and patient wellbeing.
Making a Complaint or Raising a Concern
If you're unhappy with your treatment or care, you have the right to speak up.