When it comes to considering cosmetic surgery in Perth, the most important first step all patients should make is to choose their surgeon wisely. This includes:
- Checking the training and qualifications of the surgeon
- Seeking recommendations from other patients
- Asking to see before and after photos
- Ensuring the surgeon is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (not a doctor using a fake title* like ‘cosmetic doctor’)
We quite often have patients contact Assure Cosmetic Centre and the WA Plastic Surgery Centre to enquire on availability of consultation/surgery dates and surgical costs however, when asked the question of which surgeon they would like to see, in most cases they do not know. Many patients answer with “whoever is the cheapest” or “whoever can perform the operation on xxx date” – these are questions that should not be deciding factors on choosing a surgeon.
Click here to read the latest article from Dr Mark Doyle, member of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), on what to consider before having cosmetic surgery, what questions to ask your surgeon, and what he believes are critical factors in choosing a Specialist Plastic Surgeon.
Read about the risks of choosing an unregulated doctor here.
Find out more about the difference between a ‘cosmetic doctor’ and a Specialist Plastic Surgeon here.
To discuss your surgical options with one of our Specialist Plastic Surgeons, click here.
*The term ‘cosmetic doctor’ is not formally recognised as an official title by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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