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Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons Inc (ASPS) is the peak body for Specialist Plastic Surgeons (both reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery). Our main role is to protect the integrity of Plastic Surgery as a specialty. Our mission is to provide the highest quality plastic surgery care to all Australians.

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NSW Parliamentary Health Care Complaints Committee inquiry into Cosmetic Health Service Complaints

26 Nov 2018

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Suite 503, Level 5, 69 Christie Street
St Leonards NSW 2065
Australia

Phone: +61 2 9437 9200
Fax: +61 2 9437 9210
Email: info@plasticsurgery.org.au
Info Hotline: 1300 367 446

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About Specialist Plastic Surgeons

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