Choosing your plastic surgeon? : Ask the surgeon for their qualifications and insist on at least two of the following:
1. Your surgeon should hold (or previously have held) an NHS appointment in Plastic Surgery
2. Make sure they are on the GMC specialist register in Plastic Surgery.
3. Membership of The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and/or The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
If they do NOT hold these qualifications then they are not an accredited plastic surgeon.
Myths :
1. Beware of surgery groups and individuals who offer ‘free consultations’. This marketing gimmick aims to attract potential patients and may often be associated with inappropriate hard-sell tactics for surgery. If you are serious about surgery expect to pay for a good quality, professional opinion.
2. Not all patients are suitable candidates for surgery. Have realistic expectations and be prepared for the surgeon to say no to you!
3. Beware of so-called nurse advisors and cosmetic consultants. Check qualifications. Many are in effect salespeople who work on commission and thus do not provide quality, impartial advice.
4. Do not be lured by expensive advertising campaigns in the glossy magazines. Phone you local private hospital helpline instead or ask your GP for a recommendation.
5. Holding an FRCS qualification (Fellowship of The Royal College of Surgeons) does not mean someone has advanced training in Plastic Surgery. Look for the FRCS(Plast) qualification which indicates the only accredited route for plastic surgery training in the UK.
6. Not all information on the internet is accurate. Be discerning and research the procedure you are interested in.
1. Your surgeon should hold (or previously have held) an NHS appointment in Plastic Surgery
2. Make sure they are on the GMC specialist register in Plastic Surgery.
3. Membership of The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and/or The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
If they do NOT hold these qualifications then they are not an accredited plastic surgeon.
Myths :
1. Beware of surgery groups and individuals who offer ‘free consultations’. This marketing gimmick aims to attract potential patients and may often be associated with inappropriate hard-sell tactics for surgery. If you are serious about surgery expect to pay for a good quality, professional opinion.
2. Not all patients are suitable candidates for surgery. Have realistic expectations and be prepared for the surgeon to say no to you!
3. Beware of so-called nurse advisors and cosmetic consultants. Check qualifications. Many are in effect salespeople who work on commission and thus do not provide quality, impartial advice.
4. Do not be lured by expensive advertising campaigns in the glossy magazines. Phone you local private hospital helpline instead or ask your GP for a recommendation.
5. Holding an FRCS qualification (Fellowship of The Royal College of Surgeons) does not mean someone has advanced training in Plastic Surgery. Look for the FRCS(Plast) qualification which indicates the only accredited route for plastic surgery training in the UK.
6. Not all information on the internet is accurate. Be discerning and research the procedure you are interested in.
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