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Plastic surgery 'should be done by specialist surgeons' | Plastic surgery 'should be done by specialist surgeons' |
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Doctors should be prevented from performing plastic surgery outside their speciality, according to the Royal College of Surgeons. | Doctors should be prevented from performing plastic surgery outside their speciality, according to the Royal College of Surgeons. |
It told the BBC the current rules allowed "GPs to do nose jobs" and that was "a big problem" for patients. | It told the BBC the current rules allowed "GPs to do nose jobs" and that was "a big problem" for patients. |
The organisation wants a new system to certify surgeons for each procedure. | The organisation wants a new system to certify surgeons for each procedure. |
Bodies that represent plastic surgeons say they support the idea, but it would only help patients if it was "mandatory and policed". | Bodies that represent plastic surgeons say they support the idea, but it would only help patients if it was "mandatory and policed". |
The whole industry has been under intense scrutiny since thousands of women were fitted with sub-standard breast implants made by Poly Implant Prothese (PIP). | The whole industry has been under intense scrutiny since thousands of women were fitted with sub-standard breast implants made by Poly Implant Prothese (PIP). |
Ministers described it as a "cowboy industry" of "murky practices". | Ministers described it as a "cowboy industry" of "murky practices". |
The Royal College of Surgeons has launched a consultation on ways of cleaning up the industry. | The Royal College of Surgeons has launched a consultation on ways of cleaning up the industry. |
One suggestion is a register of certified surgeons to help the public make an informed decision about the quality of their plastic surgeon. | One suggestion is a register of certified surgeons to help the public make an informed decision about the quality of their plastic surgeon. |
Doctors would have to be a proven specialist in their field and provide evidence about their success rates. | Doctors would have to be a proven specialist in their field and provide evidence about their success rates. |
'Cowboy behaviour' | 'Cowboy behaviour' |
Stephen Cannon, the vice-president of the College, told the BBC: "Operating outside of speciality is a big problem in private practice as money is involved, so we hope to rectify that. | Stephen Cannon, the vice-president of the College, told the BBC: "Operating outside of speciality is a big problem in private practice as money is involved, so we hope to rectify that. |
"There will be no concerns if you're already an established surgeon doing extremely well. | "There will be no concerns if you're already an established surgeon doing extremely well. |
"But it'll stop the general practitioner doing the nose job, it'll stop the dermatologist lifting someone's breasts, it'll stop all that cowboy behaviour which goes on." | "But it'll stop the general practitioner doing the nose job, it'll stop the dermatologist lifting someone's breasts, it'll stop all that cowboy behaviour which goes on." |
However, the certificate system will be voluntary. | However, the certificate system will be voluntary. |
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) says the proposal is a step in the right direction, but does not go far enough. | The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) says the proposal is a step in the right direction, but does not go far enough. |
Rajiv Grover, a Baaps spokesman and former president, said: "This will only protect the public if the recommendations are mandatory and policed. | Rajiv Grover, a Baaps spokesman and former president, said: "This will only protect the public if the recommendations are mandatory and policed. |
"It is essential that the public know who to go to when seeking a qualified cosmetic surgeon, but also, to be assured that the quality of their outcome will meet accepted standards, and particularly to meet their own expectations." | "It is essential that the public know who to go to when seeking a qualified cosmetic surgeon, but also, to be assured that the quality of their outcome will meet accepted standards, and particularly to meet their own expectations." |
Nigel Mercer, the president of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, commented: "This tightening of existing regulations will go a long way to help prospective patients and employing clinics recognise high quality surgical expertise, leading to improved patient safety." | Nigel Mercer, the president of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, commented: "This tightening of existing regulations will go a long way to help prospective patients and employing clinics recognise high quality surgical expertise, leading to improved patient safety." |
The Royal College of Surgeons advised people to look beyond the bill when picking a surgeon. | The Royal College of Surgeons advised people to look beyond the bill when picking a surgeon. |
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