ABC 4 corners investigate cosmetic surgery industry

An investigating into the cosmetic surgery industry goes to air on the ABC’s Four Corners program this coming Monday 23 October, at 8.30pm in each state.

To read a synopsis of the program.

From a personal perspective I welcome a balanced investigative commentary on the cosmetic surgery industry. It is important that the public understand that there is a difference in the training of a plastic surgeon who performs cosmetic surgery. As the promotion sates:
“In most states it is legal for an ordinary GP to call him or herself a cosmetic surgeon and start wielding the scalpel on patients, or consumers. Many do. ”

(Peter Dixon)These “cosmetic doctors” do not participate in stringent review. Their thought and work are not overseen by their peers and Royal colleges of education.(RACS.)
The training and review systems that plastic surgeon participate in are a major safeguard to the community and patients excellence of care.

All to often I see patients who have been advised by the “makeover shows or cosmetic doctors” these patients understanding of what they are considering is flawed and over simplified.”

“Whilst good plastic ( and for that read cosmetic surgery as they are one and the same) surgery can be a life changing positive experience a poor or inadequate result can leave the individual in anguish.”

Going to a plastic surgeon who specialises in cosmetic surgery and even consulting other plastic surgeon is the minimum you should do when considering the surgery of change…Then and only then can you know that you have obtained the opinion most appropriate to your needs and expectations.