What qualifications should a person look for if they are contemplating surgery?
The surgeon you consult should have a set of initials after their name – MBBS means they have a basic medical degree. ALL qualified surgeons have the letters FRACS after their name, and this means they have completed the post-graduate training and exam to be recognized as a surgeon. Plastic surgeons should also be a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and those who have a special interest in cosmetic surgery will also be a member of the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons – ASAPS. Sue Thistlethwaite is a member of all of these organizations.
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