Former celebrity cosmetic surgeon Cynthia Weinstein given more bans to stop her treating patients

Cynthia Weinstein - the one-time face of Australia’s cosmetic surgery industry who called herself Dr Skin - has again been banned from treating patients, even though she has been without medical registration for almost a decade.

Ms Weinstein leaving the Magistrates Court in 2016. Picture: Ian Currie

Former cosmetic surgeon Cynthia Weinstein has again been hit with a permanent ban to stop her undertaking medical procedures while a further investigation continues.

Victoria’s health watchdog has stepped up its actions against the one-time celebrity cosmetic surgeon known as Dr Skin, as well as her CDC Clinic in Armadale.

The latest prohibition order banning Ms Weinstien from performing medical and surgical procedures, as well as administering cosmetic injections, follows a Victoria’s Health Complaints Commissioner investigation, which had earlier seen a temporary restrictions in force.

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Cynthia Weinstein registration was cancelled almost a decade ago. Picture: Ian Currie

Ms Weinsteins’ medical registration was cancelled almost a decade ago over claims of botched facial procures, however the HCC last year received fresh complaints she had been undertaking prohibited treatments on patients - including one who allegedly issues with facial implants.

Health Complaints Commissioner Karen Cusack said one investigation into Ms Weinstein’s activities was continuing, while her clinic has been hit with orders banning the business allowing Ms Weinstein to perform medical and surgical procedures, administer cosmetic injections and provide clinical treatment or advice to any person.

“It’s important the public is aware that many cosmetic treatments, including injections, laser

and ultrasound therapy, may carry some risks,” Ms Cusack said.

“All Victorians should expect, and deserve, safe and ethical care when receiving any of

these treatments, regardless of whether it’s in a salon, spa, clinic, shop or centre.

“Providers of these services must adhere to the code of conduct, and we take any breaches

of this code incredibly seriously.”

Anyone with a complaint or a concern about a cosmetic treatment provider can

contact the HCC on 1300 582 113 or at www.hcc.vic.gov.au.