Medical Oversight at UP® Clinical Cosmetics.

Cosmetic injectable treatments at UP® Clinical Cosmetics are overseen by a specialist team of New Zealand registered medical practitioners.

Medical oversight is provided by:

Dr Nameer Wadeea
MCNZ 61042
MB ChB 2009, FRNZCGP 2021, FRNZCUC 2021

Dr Peter Aspell
MB ChB 2014, FRNZCGP 2023

Our supervising doctors are experienced in cosmetic medicine and aesthetic practice governance, providing structured oversight across all cosmetic medical treatments. Both doctors are registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

Standing Orders & Prescribing Framework

All injectable treatments at UP® are delivered by Registered Nurses practising under signed medical standing orders and within clearly defined scope of practice. All of our Registered Nurses hold current Annual Practising Certificates issued by the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

Our oversight framework includes:

• Formal review and approval of all injectable protocols
• Standing order authorisation and scheduled renewal
• Defined scope of practice documentation
• 24/7 on-call availability for clinical escalation
• Structured adverse event management pathways

Immediate escalation to supervising medical practitioners is available where required.

Scope of Practice & Competency

Practitioners at UP® operate within clearly defined scope parameters appropriate to their professional registration.

Ongoing competency review includes:

• Clinical audit
• Continuing professional development
• Case review where appropriate
• Periodic governance review

Cosmetic injectable procedures are not delegated beyond defined scope.

Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management

Emergency readiness forms part of our governance structure.

Our systems include:

• Anaphylaxis management protocols
• Vascular complication recognition and escalation pathways
• Emergency medication availability
• Incident documentation and review processes

Clinical systems are reviewed in alignment with current New Zealand medical guidance.

Regulatory & Professional Alignment

UP® Clinical Cosmetics operates in alignment with relevant New Zealand regulatory frameworks, including:

• Medical Council of New Zealand standards
• Nursing Council of New Zealand professional scope requirements
• Auckland Council Health and Hygiene Bylaw (for applicable services)

Where appropriate, practice systems reflect guidance from recognised professional cosmetic medicine bodies.

Infection Control & Hygiene Standards

Clinic-wide infection control systems support all treatments, including injectables, laser and semi-permanent makeup.

Protocols include:

• Documented cleaning schedules
• Single-use sterile consumables where appropriate
• Sharps management procedures
• Device maintenance logs
• Laser operator competency assessment

These systems are designed to protect patient safety while maintaining a calm, premium clinical environment.

Integrated Governance Across All Services

Clinical governance at UP® extends beyond injectables.

Laser treatments, semi-permanent makeup and advanced aesthetic procedures are delivered within documented protocols, defined scope of practice and structured escalation pathways.

Our governance model ensures that all treatments are supported by clear accountability, clinical oversight and continuous quality review.

Further resources

Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) — national regulatory authority for doctors, setting standards of competence, conduct and performance in New Zealand: https://www.mcnz.org.nz/

Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) — authority that regulates the registration and scope of practice for nurses in NZ:
https://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/

Auckland Council Health & Hygiene Bylaw — the bylaw framework designed to promote and protect public health for services that pierce, risk breaking or burning the skin (including beauty/skin treatments):
Auckland Council Health and Hygiene Bylaw 2013 https://infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/Open/2018/04/REG_20180412_AGN_6979_AT_Attachment_59533_1.PDF

New Zealand Society of Cosmetic Medicine (NZSCM) — professional society supporting training, standards and advocacy (note: NZSCM is not a regulator, but a respected field body): https://nzscm.co.nz/

UP® Clinical Cosmetics combines premium aesthetic care with structured clinical governance — ensuring that cosmetic treatments are delivered with discipline, transparency and professional accountability.