CENTRE FOR EATING, WEIGHT & BODY IMAGE
Cosmetic Surgery Assessment Training
Presented by Professor Susan Rossell
WHERE
Online via Zoom
PRESENTED BY
Professor Susan Rossell
DELIVERED OVER
3 hour session online
COST
$395
Cosmetic Surgery Assessment Training
In July 2023 new guidelines were released for registered medical practitioners who perform cosmetic surgeries and procedures. The Medical Board of Australia guidelines make clear that some patients may be unsuitable for cosmetic surgery and mandate the referral of patients of concern for a psychological evaluation to establish their suitability for the intended procedure. This workshop has been designed to help psychologists, other mental health professionals and those that work in plastic/cosmetic surgery understand these recommendations and how they influence their practice.
Workshop attendees will be introduced to patients' motivations for cosmetic procedures, be given detailed information about the current guidelines and then will work through mental health conditions that have been reported as contraindicated for cosmetic surgery. How to assess and have difficult conversations will be covered to prevent harm to patients who may not be suitable candidates. Case studies and group discussions will be included in the workshop.
Prerequisite:
Participants should have a foundational understanding of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) before attending this training.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Brief introduction to patient motivations for cosmetic procedures.
New guidelines for assessing suitability for cosmetic procedures.
Understand what Body Dysmorphic Disorder and other mental health conditions/behaviours of relevance are when considering cosmetic surgery.
Assess/screen for BDD and other mental health conditions in a cosmetic setting and develop a pathway when a person has screened positive for BDD and handling difficult conversations
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Susan Rossell is Professor of Cognitive Neuropsychiatry and Director of Clinical Trials at Swinburne University, Melbourne and Professor of Eating Disorders, Inside Out Institute, University of Sydney; she is also Co-Chair of MAGNET - the Australian mental health clinical trial network. She trained at the University of Manchester and King’s College London in the UK, holding a lectureship at the University of Oxford prior to moving to Australia. She has had positions at several universities in Australia including Macquarie, University of Melbourne and Monash. She has published over 450 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. She sits on the National Institute of Mental Health International Body Dysmorphic Disorder Scientific Advisory Group. She is internationally recognised for her work on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). She has advanced knowledge, improved and transformed outcomes in relation to the diagnosis and treatment of BDD.
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About Training with Professor Susan Rossell
"Fantastic training and Susan did a great job. Great balance of theory, neurobiology and case examples."
Psychologist, 2025
"Susan was very knowledge and provided excellent responses to questions"
Psychologist, 2025
"Very much enjoyed learning from the speaker, highly knowledgeable and engaging"
Psychologist, 2025
General Training Information
Discounts
We offer a 10% discount for groups of five or more and a 20% discount for groups of ten or more. Please email training@cewbi.com.au if your organisation requires payment via invoice.
Students are eligible for a discounted rate. Please email training@cewbi.com.au with proof of a valid student ID and confirmation of full-time enrolment to receive a student discount code.
Prerequisites
General knowledge of eating disorders is assumed. Participants also need to complete the Inside Out Institute’s Eating Disorders Essentials Training, the National Eating Disorders Collaboration Training, or equivalent training as a minimum prerequisite.
Preparation
Pre-reading materials will be provided to participants via email. Registered participants will also receive event details and any required online preparation activities prior to the training. The Zoom link for each session is emailed shortly after registration.
Payment Plans
PayPal Pay in 4 is available, allowing payment in four instalments. This option can be selected under Express Checkout during the registration process.
Time of Events
All event times are listed in Melbourne time. Events held before 5 April 2026 are in AEDT, and events held from 4 October 2026 onwards are in AEST.
All Trainings are Live
This training will be recorded by the event organiser; however, recordings are not available to participants due to the terms of our agreement with the presenter. As this is a live event, participants are required to attend the training live and complete a short quiz after the training to receive their certificate of completion.
Questions
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at training@cewbi.com.au.
Terms and Conditions
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