Fewer than 10% of Australian specialist plastic surgeons live and work in regional and rural areas, despite close to 30% of the population living outside capital cities. However, much has been done to improve surgical care for people in the bush. For one thing, there has been a concerted effort by medical colleges, particularly the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), to encourage its members to practice in regional centres across the country. An example is plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Rob Toma who moved to Warrnambool in south-western Victoria. Dr Toma explains the options for patients considering or requiring plastic surgery for either cosmetic or reconstructive purposes with access to smaller regional hospitals.

Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons 
www.plasticsurgery.org.au

Fewer than 10% of Australian specialist plastic surgeons live and work in regional and rural areas, despite close to 30% of the population living outside capital cities. However, much has been done to improve surgical care for people in the bush. For one thing, there has been a concerted effort by medical colleges, particularly the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), to encourage its members to practice in regional centres across the country. An example is plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Rob Toma who moved to Warrnambool in south-western Victoria. Dr Toma explains the options for patients considering or requiring plastic surgery for either cosmetic or reconstructive purposes with access to smaller regional hospitals.
Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons  <a href="http://www.plasticsurgery.org.au">www.plasticsurgery.org.au</a>

The Plastic Surgeon & I is a podcast series for anyone who’s considering having plastic surgery, and for those who may be supporting someone who will require a procedure. This curated series features qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons debunking myths and answering some of the most frequently asked questions in a language that is easily understood. The Plastic Surgeon and I seeks to be a source of truth in a time of misinformation. 

The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) represents the majority of Specialist Plastic Surgeons in Australia, both reconstructive and cosmetic. ASPS main role is to protect the integrity of plastic surgery as a specialty, and our mission is to provide the highest quality plastic surgery care to all Australians.

To find out more www.plasticsurgery.org.au

The Plastic Surgeon &amp; I is a podcast series for anyone who’s considering having plastic surgery, and for those who may be supporting someone who will require a procedure. This curated series features qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons debunking myths and answering some of the most frequently asked questions in a language that is easily understood. The Plastic Surgeon and I seeks to be a source of truth in a time of misinformation. 
The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) represents the majority of Specialist Plastic Surgeons in Australia, both reconstructive and cosmetic. ASPS main role is to protect the integrity of plastic surgery as a specialty, and our mission is to provide the highest quality plastic surgery care to all Australians.
To find out more <a href="http://www.plasticsurgery.org.au">www.plasticsurgery.org.au</a>

The Plastic Surgeon & I is a podcast series for anyone who’s considering having plastic surgery, and for those who may be supporting someone who will require a procedure.

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