​​What is plastic surgery?
The word ‘plastic’ in plastic surgery is derived from the Greek word ‘plastikos’ which means to mould or give form. It refers to the way in which highly-skilled surgeons can reshape the tissues of the body to restore form and function. (Source: Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons)
What is the difference between a Specialist Plastic Surgeon and a standard cosmetic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon?
The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons states that all surgical procedures carry risk, but that you can reduce the chance of risk and complication by consulting a Specialist Plastic Surgeon who is trained, qualified and accredited to perform reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Blennerhassett is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon and has completed all the extensive advanced training required by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr Lewis Blennerhassett (MED0001532372) Registered medical practitioner,
Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Specialist registration in Surgery – Plastic Surgery
Dr. Blennerhassett is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon and has completed all the extensive advanced training required by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr Lewis Blennerhassett (MED0001532372) Registered medical practitioner,
Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Specialist registration in Surgery – Plastic Surgery
Specialist Plastic Surgeon Checklist
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How to choose a plastic surgeon
Questions to ask before your cosmetic surgery -
https://www.health.gov.au/cosmetic-surgery/resources/publications/questions-to-ask-before-your-cosmetic-surgery
Questions for your surgeon - Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
https://plasticsurgery.org.au/procedures/questions-for-your-surgeon/
Cosmetic surgery - understand practitioner qualifications
(from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care)
Medical practitioners have different levels of training and experience. This is an outline of the qualifications and experience of cosmetic practitioners in Australia.
Cosmetic Surgeon
Qualifications and experience: Currently, any registered doctor with a medical degree can call themselves a cosmetic surgeon. They don’t have to undertake any further formal training in surgery beyond their initial medical training.
If your practitioner identifies as a cosmetic surgeon, you should ask them about their skills and experience.
Years of training: Minimum 5 years medical education and training.
Specialist Surgeon (such as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon)
Qualifications and experience: A specialist surgeon has specialist surgical training. For example, in general surgery, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, obstetrics, gynaecology or oral and maxillofacial surgery.
A specialist surgeon will have the letters FRACS, FRANZCO, FRANZCOG or FRACDS OMS after their name.
Years of training: Medical degree plus 8–12 years of additional training.
https://www.health.gov.au/cosmetic-surgery/resources/publications/questions-to-ask-before-your-cosmetic-surgery
Questions for your surgeon - Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
https://plasticsurgery.org.au/procedures/questions-for-your-surgeon/
Cosmetic surgery - understand practitioner qualifications
(from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care)
Medical practitioners have different levels of training and experience. This is an outline of the qualifications and experience of cosmetic practitioners in Australia.
Cosmetic Surgeon
Qualifications and experience: Currently, any registered doctor with a medical degree can call themselves a cosmetic surgeon. They don’t have to undertake any further formal training in surgery beyond their initial medical training.
If your practitioner identifies as a cosmetic surgeon, you should ask them about their skills and experience.
Years of training: Minimum 5 years medical education and training.
Specialist Surgeon (such as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon)
Qualifications and experience: A specialist surgeon has specialist surgical training. For example, in general surgery, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, obstetrics, gynaecology or oral and maxillofacial surgery.
A specialist surgeon will have the letters FRACS, FRANZCO, FRANZCOG or FRACDS OMS after their name.
Years of training: Medical degree plus 8–12 years of additional training.