The Cosmetic Surgery Secret some Doctors don't want their patients to know

1. The Cosmetic Surgery Secret
that some Doctors don’t want
their Patients to know.
While the medical field is regulated and requires a very stringent
point of entry, like many other fields there are some cracks in the
system.
A recent claim from the board of cosmetic surgeons stated that
many doctors performing cosmetic surgery in the USA are not
actually cosmetic surgeons.

2. Although the claim initially came from the USA, this is likely to be
apparent worldwide. While most doctors will refer the patient to
another clinic (which specializes in cosmetic surgery), there are still
a number of cosmetic surgery procedures being undertaken by
doctors specialising in other areas.
For example, some of these doctors could include:
• Gynecologists
• Dermatologists
• Pediatricians
• Family physicians
• Dentists
The unfortunate truth is that patients undergoing cosmetic surgery
from doctors that aren’t qualified to perform the procedures can
often be left with a range of problems including scarring, or
infectious diseases.
The current myth among the general public is that any doctor can
perform cosmetic surgery. This is true to an extent, as plastics can
involve minor cuts or lacerations, and many doctors are capable of
performing these procedures. The fact is however, in order to
perform major operations, it takes many years of additional study
and practice to become a surgeon, even after becoming a doctor.
There are specific plastic surgery techniques to help reduce
starring and improve recovery etc. along with many other
considerations, and many doctors are simply not qualified to
undertake the procedure.
A US doctor explained “If you have somebody who's not surgically
trained, they [don't know] how to decide who's a good or bad
candidate for surgery. We've had people go to the ER with deep

3. vein thrombosis, heart attacks, and unfortunately, not infrequently
now, we’re hearing about death.”
While the large majority of doctors refer their patients onto a
specialist, there are some cases where this doesn’t happen.
In the USA, the Board certified cosmetic surgeons have started
campaigning in order to make patients aware that their doctor may
not be qualified as a cosmetic surgeon, however this still leaves the
door open in other countries around the world.
Whether you’re considering cosmetic surgery or not, it’s important
to keep in mind that any injury or medical problem that involves
cosmetic or plastic surgery needs to be treated by a qualified
professional.
Often with cosmetic surgery such as breast implants or liposuction,
the temptation to seek cheaper medical procedures overseas leads
to poorer medical conditions and doctors who aren’t qualified to
perform the procedure.
This can lead to further complications down the track, which
ultimately ends up costing the patient much more in reconstructive
surgery, or causes critical health problems due to infectious
disease.
It’s important to research any specific procedure you might undergo
and ask your doctor about any pre-surgery preparation, what the
procedure will involve, as well as post-surgery recovery treatment.
Your doctor should also ask you a range of questions to determine
whether you are a suitable candidate such as:
- Whether you are a smoker
- If you have any pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes
- or whether have any heart conditions etc.