Choosing who to carry out your cosmetic
surgery can sometimes be more difficult than deciding to have surgery. How do
you know if a doctor is right for the job?
It’s an issue of concern to The Royal College
of Surgeons in the UK, which has launched a patient resource on its website to provide independent
advice on finding a properly qualified surgeon.
It comes after a review by the UK’s department
of health that reported an urgent need to improve regulation because some
doctors were performing cosmetic surgery without training.
At
the moment, doctors who provide cosmetic surgery in the private sector only
need to be registered with, and licensed by, the General Medical Council (GMC)
as a doctor. There is no legal requirement for the doctor to be listed as a
specialist surgeon on the GMC’s specialist register.
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| Dr. Kai Kaye |
The Royal College of Surgeon (RCS) now intends
to
introduce a new cosmetic surgery certification system. Surgeons listed on the
register will have shown that they meet the standards the RCS has set to
perform cosmetic surgery on a particular area of the face or body.
Checking that your surgeon is a registered
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is the number one action you can take to protect yourself,
however you should also seek a doctor who can demonstrate further
accreditation.
Ocean Clinic’s Head Surgeon Dr. Kai Kaye is
not only registered as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in the UK, Spain and Germany, he is
also affiliated with all the leading industry bodies.
Do your research
You can find lots of information about your
prospective surgeon online, with many organisations having searchable
registers. You can find Dr. Kaye listed on the following:
Sociedad Española de Cirugía Plástica, Reparadora y Estética (Spanish Society of Plastic, Reparative and Aesthetic Surgery)
Deutsche Gesellschaft der Plastischen, Rekonstruktiven und Ästhetischen Chirurgen (German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons)
Gesellschaft für Ästhetische Chirurgie Deutschland (Society of Aesthetic Surgery Germany)
These organisations have
rigorous membership requirements, which not only require a surgeon to
demonstrate that they are qualified as a specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, but also
that they are experienced.
They must also prove that they are committed
to continuing education and have a record of safety and ethical practice.
Membership is reviewed annually to ensure they continue to be ‘in good
standing’.
Cosmetic surgery in Spain
If you are checking out
doctors in Spain, look for the term ‘Licenciado,’ this confirms that a surgeon
has a medical degree and is ‘licensed’.
A fully qualified and
practising plastic surgeon should have the official title of 'Especialista en Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reparadora' (Specialist in Plastic,
Cosmetic and Reparative Surgery) and be registered with the Ministro de Educación, Cultura y Deporte or Ministerio de Sanidad, Servicios Sociales e Igualdad in Spain.
Don’t forget to also look
for membership of the Spanish Society for Plastic, Reparative and Cosmetic
surgery (SECPRE), which is the equivalent to the British Association of Plastic
Surgery (BAPS).
What else to look for
It is advisable to not only look for a surgeon who is
qualified in plastic surgery generally, but one who has specific experience in
the procedure you require.
Ask about the number of times they have carried out your
desired procedure and ask the see before and after pictures of previous
patients.
Be sure to also ask your prospective surgeon about their
insurance and find out what it does and doesn’t cover for you, as well as
certification information for the hospital or clinic where the surgery will
take place.
Finally, don’t be afraid to ask questions. A good plastic
surgeon will be happy to answer all your questions, provide you with full
information about risks and not put any pressure on you to make a decision.
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