The changing face of cosmetic surgery regulation: a review of controversies and potential reforms.
Australia
consent
cosmetic surgery
international
qualifications
regulation
Journal
ANZ journal of surgery
ISSN: 1445-2197
Titre abrégé: ANZ J Surg
Pays: Australia
ID NLM: 101086634
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
05 2022
05 2022
Historique:
revised:
09
03
2022
received:
13
02
2022
accepted:
13
03
2022
pubmed:
27
3
2022
medline:
12
5
2022
entrez:
26
3
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly popular in Australia with the industry estimated to be worth over 1 billion dollars annually. Regulators both in Australia and internationally have been criticized for not keeping up with the rapidly changing field and keeping patients sufficiently safe in an environment that is problematically entrepreneurial. In this article, we explore the current regulation of and controversies surrounding cosmetic surgery in Australia, including the use of the title 'cosmetic surgeon', consent processes and the phenomenon of medical tourism. Lastly, we review the potential future reforms in Australia and how other countries have regulated the industry to keep patients safe.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
964-969Informations de copyright
© 2022 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
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