Plastic surgery doctors must be board-certified to perform the procedures, but a series of incidents indicates that some have been deceiving patients and performing the surgery without the proper qualifications.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), several plastic surgeons� have been performing plastic surgery without becoming board-certified, which has led to patients getting injured and even dying on the surgery table. The ASPS has launched a new public safety campaign in response.
According to Malcolm Z. Roth, President of ASPS, doctors need to have more than a white coat to perform plastic surgery, and patients need to be careful when choosing a physician.
?Patients are getting injured, some are dying during procedures performed by non-board-certified plastic surgeons. We want patients to understand what to ask their doctor and what to look for so that they can maximize their chance of a safe and successful procedure,? said Roth, as quoted by Newswise. ?There is a misconception among consumers that as long as a doctor is certified in a medical field that he or she is qualified to practice plastic surgery. This is absolutely wrong and it is dangerous for patients.?
The term for this is called ?white coat deception? by plastic surgery industry leaders.
?If you are considering a plastic surgery procedure it is critical that your doctor is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,? added Roth, as quoted by Newswise.
Source: http://www.thirdage.com/news/plastic-surgery-laws-urge-caution-when-choosing-a-surgeon_09-26-2011
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