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Continuing Professional Development

Specialist Plastic Surgeons are required to undertake lifelong learning through the Continuing Professional Development Program administered and audited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

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About Specialist Plastic Surgeons

What Does Specialist Plastic Surgeon Mean?
What does Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) mean?
Who is a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons Inc?
Members of Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
What is the Surgical Education and Training (SET) Program?

Understanding Your Procedure

Does my surgeon perform my procedure on a regular basis?
What are the possible risks and complications of my procedure?
Are there any special techniques relating to my procedure?
Will the surgery be performed in an accredited facility?
Will a qualified Anaesthetist administer the medication?

Questions For Your Surgeon

Do you have a consent form outlining the procedure for me?
How do I know if my procedure is considered invasive?
Will there be any discomfort following the procedure?
How do I manage any discomfort from the procedure? Will I need time off work?
Will I need time off work?
Are there other post-operative side effects?
Will there be any visible scarring following the procedure?
How can I minimise any scarring?

Procedure Fee Questions

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About Specialist Plastic Surgeons

Understanding Your Procedure

Questions For Your Surgeon

Procedure Fee Questions