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Choosing the right plastic surgeon is perhaps the most important part of any procedure that you are considering. How do you find a qualified Plastic Surgeon? Most people are not aware that anyone with a medical degree can call himself or herself a cosmetic surgeon, advertise those services and perform them. Many medical practitioners (such as GP's, Dermatologists, General Surgeons) call themselves a Cosmetic Surgeon, if they happen to practice this type of work. To ensure your surgeon of choice has the necessary plastic surgery qualifications and experience consider the following:
Is your surgeon a certified Plastic Surgeon registered with the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)? If your physician indicates they are a member of a society of plastic surgeons, be sure that it is the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Members of the ASPS are highly trained Specialists, who have spent a least eight (8) to ten (10) years in post graduate surgical training. You can verify if your surgeon is a member by visiting the ASPS website.
Ask if your surgeon is a Fellow with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (F.R.A.C.S.). In Australia, only F.R.A.C.S. members are considered qualified to do invasive cosmetic surgical procedures. The F.R.A.C.S. qualification is the standard used for appointment to public hospitals and is usually required to be credentialled to perform surgery in private hospitals. All surgeons practicing at the Aesthetic Day Surgery are both members of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons and Fellows of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons. These certifications, when coupled with the extensive experience of Aesthetic Day Surgery surgeons, ensures the best possible patient care and results possible.
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