What Does Specialist Plastic Surgeon Mean?

A Specialist Plastic Surgeon is a Commonwealth Government accredited plastic surgeon, trained and qualified to perform invasive reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery in public and private hospitals, and accredited day surgeries.

The Medical Board of Australia states that the “Specialist Plastic Surgeon” title can only be used by FRACS approved specialist surgeons in the recognised specialty of plastic surgery.

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When it comes to cosmetic surgery, appearances can be deceiving The Guardian, October 14 2021 by Yael Lefkovits

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