Cosmetic tourism is becoming increasingly popular for Australians who see it as a cheaper alternative to surgery back home. But overseas surgery can result in serious long-term complications performed by people who may not have the same rigorous training and qualifications as surgeons in Australia.

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Kim Taylor has seen the consequences of surgery gone wrong among some who choose to head overseas for cosmetic surgery. She discusses those risks and some of the misconceptions that exist of cosmetic tourism.

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

Cosmetic tourism is becoming increasingly popular for Australians who see it as a cheaper alternative to surgery back home. But overseas surgery can result in serious long-term complications performed by people who may not have the same rigorous training and qualifications as surgeons in Australia.
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Kim Taylor has seen the consequences of surgery gone wrong among some who choose to head overseas for cosmetic surgery. She discusses those risks and some of the misconceptions that exist of cosmetic tourism.
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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