| Australian Plastic Surgeons criticize Cosmetic Surgeons |
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| Monday, 23 October 2006 | |
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Plastic Surgeons regard themselves as providing reconstructive surgery on abnormal structures of the body caused by birth defects, developmental problems, trauma, injuries, infections or tumors, such as skin cancer and breast cancer. Cosmetic Surgeons provide surgical procedures to reshape or restore normal structures of the body in order to improve appearance or self-esteem. Professor Walton said that because consumers in New South Wales did not have access to independent reliable information, they were vulnerable to aggressive marketing and advertising by doctors styling themselves cosmetic surgeons. In contrast, Queensland maintains a register of plastic surgeons who must have trained with The Royal Australian College of Surgeons is they wish to call themselves cosmetic surgeons and provide procedures such breast augmentations, tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), face-lifts or nose jobs (rhinoplasty). "It is extremely disappointing - the medical profession have proved they cannot regulate themselves," Professor Walton said. However, professional associations representing cosmetic surgeons rejected the criticism, saying that they provided specific training courses in procedures such as liposuction and laser rejuvenation that actually provided them with an advantage over their hospital-trained colleagues. |
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