Do you mean you want to find an experienced cosmetic physician in Australia, or you mean “what it means to be an experienced cosmetic physician in Australia” (i.e., qualifications, skills and how to present yourself)? I’ll cover both briefly so you get what you need.

If you want to engage an experienced cosmetic physician (as a patient)

• Check registration: they must be a registered medical practitioner with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency). Ask to see their provider number or AHPRA details.
• Look for relevant specialist training/college membership: experienced practitioners are often specialists (dermatologists, plastic surgeons) or GPs who have undertaken substantial post‑graduate training in cosmetic/aesthetic medicine and who are members of recognised bodies such as the Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine (ACAM) or Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia (CPCA) (or equivalent). Membership shows commitment to standards and CPD.
• Experience & portfolio: request before/after photos for the specific treatment you want, and ask how many of that procedure they perform per month/year. Ask for patient references or reviews.
• Scope of practice and limitations: confirm whether the practitioner performs the specific procedure you want (e.g., neuromodulators, dermal fillers, lasers, thread lift, fat grafting) and whether they have hospital privileges for higher‑risk procedures or access to surgical backup.
• Safety & consent: ensure a formal informed‑consent process, written treatment plan, documented medical history, and management plan for complications (including access to emergency care).
• Clinic standards: clinic should be clean, have emergency equipment and policies, and use TGA‑approved products. Ask whether they use image‑guided or ultrasound for filler placement if applicable.
• Pricing & follow‑up: ask about total costs, follow‑up and revision policies, and whether complications are managed in‑house or referred.
• Red flags: providers who pressure you to buy packages, won’t show their qualifications, advertise unrealistic results, or don’t discuss risks and alternatives.

If you mean “what qualifies someone as an experienced cosmetic physician in Australia” (pathway and expectations)

• Core medical registration: MBBS/MD (or international equivalent) and current AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner.
• Clinical experience: multiple years of clinical practice post‑registration (often many years as a GP, dermatologist or surgeon) plus a high procedural volume in aesthetic treatments. “Experienced” is typically supported by a documented case log and complication-management record.
• Additional education & credentialing: completion of recognised aesthetic medicine courses, fellowships or diplomas in cosmetic procedures; ongoing CPD specific to aesthetic medicine; membership of reputable professional colleges/associations (e.g., ACAM, CPCA, Australasian College of Dermatologists or Royal Australasian College of Surgeons for surgeons). These organisations provide training standards, exams, and CPD frameworks.
• Procedural competence: competence across common aesthetic procedures (injectables — botulinum toxin, dermal fillers; laser/IPL; skin procedures; minor surgical aesthetic procedures) and advanced competence where relevant (e.g., thread lifts, fat transfer). Use of ultrasound for filler safety is an emerging best practice.
• Safety systems & governance: established clinic protocols, audit and outcomes review, documented complication-management pathways, current advanced life‑support training, appropriate insurance (medical indemnity), and adherence to AHPRA advertising and practice guidelines.
• Ethical practice: informed consent, realistic expectations, non‑exploitative pricing and advertising, and appropriate patient selection (referring complex cases to specialists when needed).
• Professional profile: documented case portfolio with before/after photos, peer references, published outcomes or presentations, and regular participation in conferences and training.

Practical tips for patients and referrers

• Ask exactly how many of the target procedure they perform annually and the rate/type of complications and how they were managed.
• Request to see AHPRA registration status and relevant college memberships. You can verify AHPRA online with their full name.
• Prefer practitioners who offer a written treatment plan, cooling‑off/refund terms and scheduled follow‑up visits.
• For higher‑risk procedures (e.g., surgical lifts, large-volume fat grafting) favour those with hospital privileges or specialist surgical/dermatology training.

If you want, I can:

• Look up experienced cosmetic physicians in a specific Australian city/region (I’ll need the city to search).
• Provide a checklist/email template you can use to vet a practitioner.
• Draft wording for a clinic profile/resume if you are the practitioner and want to present yourself as “experienced.”

Which of those would you like next?