The most popular cosmetic procedures - and the shocking industry warnings you need to know about

Australians are continuing to spend big bucks on cosmetic procedures with botulinum toxin anti-wrinkle injections the most popular, followed closely by dermal fillers for the face. The most popular treatment in Australia was botulinum toxin anti-wrinkle injections, followed by dermal fillers 'While we are "the lucky country" with our amazing weather, the increased exposure to the sun's UV rays also means accelerated photo-ageing,' said Dr Mary Dingley, Board Member of the CPCA. Peels, laser treatments and microdermabrasion were also in the top five most popular cosmetic procedures 'These treatments take away the tired look when patients don't feel tired or make their skin look clearer without making them look like a different person. Dr Mary Dingley said the influx of non-approved Schedule 4 drugs in Australia was a major concern, as was the rising number of unregistered persons acting like health practitioners 'While we are seeing some movement towards a clamp-down on illegal practices taking place, the CPCA would also like Australian Customs to take more seriously the threat from imported medications and be more active in detecting illegally-imported cosmetic medicines,' said Dr Dingley.