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How the regulatory system is failing Australians

On Monday 25^th October 2021, the ABC’s Four Corners, in a joint investigation with The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, exposed practices in the cosmetic surgery industry and revealed how the regulatory system is failing Australians.

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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 Ltd?
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

What do my fees cover?
What aftercare will be provided? Will aftercare be provided in the costs?
Do I have any options other than surgery?

How the regulatory system is failing Australians

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Further Information

About Specialist Plastic Surgeons

Understanding Your Procedure

Questions For Your Surgeon

Procedure Fee Questions