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24.01.2022 ASPS member Dr David Sharp explains why its so important to be a member of ASPS - Australia's peak body for FRACS qualified specialist plastic surgeons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Ksm-0GyLQ

24.01.2022 Is your surgeon a FRACS accredited Specialist Plastic Surgeon? Former President of ASPS Mark Ashton explains Unfortunately, in recent years there have been a disturbing number of surgical patients who have suffered major complications at the hands of doctors with no formal Australian Medical Council (AMC)-accredited specialist surgical training. Yet they advertise themselves as fully trained ‘cosmetic surgeons’. Many of their patients mistakenly believed the person performing their procedure was a fully trained and accredited surgeon. Read more here https://plasticsurgery.org.au/https-plasticsurgery-org-au-/ To find a fully qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon in your area look here https://plasticsurgery.org.au/about-asps/find-a-surgeon/

24.01.2022 What are injectable fillers? Injectable fillers are materials that help to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles, lines, folds and indented scars, and also to restore volume and fullness in the face. Injectable fillers will improve visible signs of ageing by improving wrinkles and lines, and restoring the volume that is lost with ageing, smoking and sun exposure. Common uses for injectable fillers are to plump thin lips, soften facial creases and wrinkles such as nasolabia...l folds and marionette lines, improve contour depressions and restore volume to cheeks, and to improve the appearance of indented scars. There are many types of injectable fillers available, including both temporary and permanent, as well as the option of using your own fat (see fat injection) and you should discuss your options with your Specialist Plastic Surgeon. Temporary fillers are much safer than permanent fillers, lasting from a few months to about a year, and temporary fillers are quick procedures that give immediate improvement to your area of concern. Read more: http://ow.ly/S1f750Dd5Zs See more

23.01.2022 Is your surgeon a member of ASPS? The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons is a membership organisation with the mission to provide the highest quality plastic surgery care to all Australians. In order to achieve this, it is vital that our members uphold high ethical standards when providing care to patients and within their broader professional environment. All members sign a Code of Practice which provides specific guidance on the professional ethics and behaviour required of members of our society. Within those codes is the ASPS Ethical Framework read more here https://plasticsurgery.org.au/about-asps/ethical-framework/

23.01.2022 Congratulations Dr Dusseldorp and his team! Good luck Saifan for the big ear reveal next week!

22.01.2022 What is the difference between a Specialist Plastic surgeon and a Cosmetic surgeon? There can be confusion that they are the same, but there are vast differences in medical training and surgical education. 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. They undergo extensive medical educatio...n and training in order to be accredited. The surgical specialist pathway includes a minimum of 12 years medical and surgical education, with at least 5 years of specialist postgraduate training. 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. There is a big difference when is comes the qualifications and training for cosmetic surgeons. Currently in Australia, it is legal for any doctor with a basic medical degree to perform surgery. The title ‘cosmetic surgeon’ therefore is not indicative of certain qualifications as someone with the same qualifications as a General Practitioner can call themselves a ‘cosmetic surgeon’, potentially after doing a short course. The Australian Medical Council does not recognise ‘cosmetic surgeons’ as a medical speciality or accreditation. IMPORTANT TO KNOW: When making your decision in selecting your surgeon, remember that the Medical Board of Australia states that the Specialist Plastic Surgeon title can only be used by Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) approved specialist surgeons in the recognised specialty of Plastic Surgery To find a Specialist Plastic surgeon near you, please go to https://plasticsurgery.org.au/about-us/find-a-surgeon/

20.01.2022 Considering cosmetic surgery? Here's why you should choose a Specialist Plastic Surgeon. Making a decision to undertake cosmetic surgery should never be undertaken lightly. Unlike a new hairstyle, cosmetic surgery is a permanent change to your appearance, and is not risk free. That’s why taking time to research your choice of surgeon may be the best investment you make, advises Dr Dan Kennedy, President of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). ... It may also help consumers avoid the adverse outcomes, that, tragically, too many Australians have experienced from botched surgeries, cardiac episodes and even death. In Australia anyone with a basic medical degree can perform cosmetic surgery without undergoing specialist surgical training and assessment accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC), the body that has oversight over all medical practitioners in Australia. Read more here http://ow.ly/TpnW50BMMr9

19.01.2022 Specialist Plastic Surgeons undergo years of training and ongoing assessment to qualify for their specialist title. They are highly trained, highly qualified specialist surgeons who can safely undertake complex procedures to repair, restore or enhance all parts of a patient’s body, says Dr Kennedy. In addition to a six year medical degree, a Specialist Plastic Surgeon, has undertaken and successfully completed 5 years post-graduate specialty training in Plastic, Cosmetic an...d Reconstructive Surgery and is qualified through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. We advise all consumers to look for the ‘FRACS’ title after a surgeon’s name to ensure they’ve had the highest level of specialist surgical training recognized by Australian medical regulators. This is effectively a ‘stamp of excellence’ that minimizes your risks and maximizes you opportunity for a positive outcome, says Dr Kennedy read more http://ow.ly/9yq150CrBXR See more

16.01.2022 ASPS member Dr Alex Cameron (Bad//Dreems) will be appearing at the Isol-Aid festival this weekend. He'll be chatting about his work in surgery and the intersection between music and medicine.

14.01.2022 Did you know that many ASPS members volunteer their time to support Interplast? Interplast is an amazing organisation that is changing futures through medical care and training. In Australia and New Zealand, we often take it for granted that if we ever need medical care, we will be treated quickly and effectively by highly qualified doctors, nurses, surgeons and other specialists. But right next door in the Asia Pacific region, a lack of resources combined with limited train...ing means people with repairable conditions are often not treated fast enough or well enough if they are treated at all. The numbers are almost impossible to grasp. An estimated 143 million people each year go without the surgical attention they urgently need, according to the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery. More than 99 million of those cases are in Asia and Oceania, where Interplast works. Plastic surgery has the power to change the future of entire communities, yet for millions of those who need it most, it is simply not available or not affordable. Of course, no single organisation could ever help that many people, which is why in addition to free reconstructive surgery Interplast delivers high-quality training for local medical professionals in each of their 17 partner countries, in response to their requests. "We do this in close collaboration with our local partners and a network of organisations in Australia and New Zealand. Our training programs help strengthen health systems by giving professionals the skills they need to restore function and hope to people affected by burns, tumours, hand and foot injuries, congenital anomalies and more. In the meantime, our volunteer medical teams work tirelessly to help as many individuals as they can." Read more https://interplast.org.au/learn-more/ See more

14.01.2022 In Australia anyone with a basic medical degree can perform cosmetic surgery without undergoing specialist surgical training and assessment accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC), the body that has oversight over all medical practitioners in Australia. This can confuse and therefore disadvantage patients who might assume that all doctors who perform cosmetic surgery, or advertise themselves as ‘cosmetic surgeons,’ have the same level of training and are therefore... equally qualified to perform the same job. This is the not the case. In fact, the title ‘cosmetic surgeon’ has never been approved by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA), and the NSW Parliamentary Report into Cosmetic Surgery recommended banning use of the title ‘Cosmetic Surgeon’ to eliminate consumer confusion. So what’s the difference? Specialist Plastic Surgeons undergo years of training and ongoing assessment to qualify for their specialist title. They are highly trained, highly qualified specialist surgeons who can safely undertake complex procedures to repair, restore or enhance all parts of a patient’s body, says Dr Kennedy. In addition to a six year medical degree, a Specialist Plastic Surgeon, has undertaken and successfully completed 5 years post-graduate specialty training in Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgeryand is qualified through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. We advise all consumers to look for the ‘FRACS’ title after a surgeon’s name to ensure they’ve had the highest level of specialist surgical training recognized by Australian medical regulators. This is effectively a ‘stamp of excellence’ that minimizes your risks and maximizes you opportunity for a positive outcome, says Dr Kennedy. Read more: http://ow.ly/qygF50Dd5ka See more

10.01.2022 Have you seen our new website? As the trusted, peak body for Specialist Plastic Surgeons (both reconstructive and cosmetic) it's important for us to help you feel empowered, by providing you with all the information you need to get one step closer to selecting a qualified plastic surgeon. Look at the 'Find a Surgeon' section of our website today - www.plasticsurgery.org.au

10.01.2022 Finding breast cancer early provides the best chance of surviving the disease. Remember you don’t need to be an expert or use a special technique to check your breasts. Changes to look for include: a new lump or lumpiness, especially if it's only in one breast a change in the size or shape of your breast a change to the nipple, such as crusting, ulcer, redness or inversion... a nipple discharge that occurs without squeezing a change in the skin of your breasts such as redness or dimpling an unusual pain that doesn't go away. See more

08.01.2022 Congratulations Kerrie Edwards, Fiona Martin MP and all ASPS members who got behind this petition. Fiona Martin MP presented the petition to reinstate the MBS item for abdominoplasty surgery for women with abdominal tearing caused by pregnancy. The petition received over 13,000 signatures

07.01.2022 ASPS are so proud of our NT Health partnership securing Specialist Plastic Surgeons for the Top End. https://www.heraldsun.com.au//a77c4ef55a34ea102072e6ed41a3

05.01.2022 Welcome to the ASPS family Dr Sørensen! Dr Kristian Sørensen moved to Cairns in February 2018, taking up the position of a Staff Specialist at Cairns Hospital. He obtained his Fellowship (FRACS) in 2020 and is a fully qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Australia, in addition to being on the specialist register in the UK and Norway.

04.01.2022 Welcome to ASPS Dr Anthony Barker. Dr Barker is an experienced Specialist Plastic Surgeon with expertise in: Breast Reconstruction and Enhancement, Body Contouring, Facial Aesthetics and Hand Surgery. Dr Barker is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University and consults from MQ Health. For more information or to contact Dr Barker visit https://plasticsurgery.org.au/about-asps/find-a-surgeon/

03.01.2022 Health Minister Greg Hunt has promised to offer Medicare subsidies on abdominal surgery for women with birth injuries if an independent committee approves a new request from the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. https://www.smh.com.au//liberal-mps-back-call-to-fund-surg

02.01.2022 What is a brow lift? A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, is a surgical procedure that corrects a sagging or deeply furrowed brow. The procedure is often performed to reduce the creases, or ‘frown lines’, that develop across the forehead and on the bridge of the nose. It can also raise the eyebrows to a more alert and youthful position.... To learn more about this procedure or find a Specialist Plastic Surgeon, please go to http://ow.ly/WnsR50BN0xT

02.01.2022 It is is important to always choose a Specialist Plastic Surgeon. You can go to our website to find a Specialist Plastic Surgeon near you - https://plasticsurgery.org.au/about-asps/find-a-surgeon/