FED: Cosmetic surgeons call for improved training

AAP General News (Australia)
01-13-1999
FED: Cosmetic surgeons call for improved training

By Selina Day

BRISBANE, Jan 13 AAP - Cosmetic surgeons today called for improved training and
accreditation procedures for doctors performing cosmetic surgery.

The call by the professional body representing cosmetic surgeons comes amid growing concern
by these specialists about procedures being carried out by doctors with little or no training
in cosmetic surgery.

The New South Wales government announced last year Australia's first inquiry into the
cosmetic surgery industry after complaints of botched operations by unqualified …