Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Resources.
Landauer Cosmetic Surgery put our patients needs first, giving comprehensive advice on all cosmetic surgery and weight loss surgery procedures and prices.
The following resources are listed to ensure patients have accurate independent advise and a full understanding of the cosmetic procedures that they are thinking of undergoing.
General Medical Council
The General Medical Council registers doctors to practice medicine in the UK. The purpose of the GMC is to ensure proper standards are in place and adhered to in the practice of medicine. This is to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of the public. The law gives the GMC four main functions under the Medical Act 1983 which are:
- Keeping up-to-date registers of qualified doctors
- Fostering good medical practice
- Promoting high standards of medical education
- Dealing firmly and fairly with doctors whose fitness to practise is in doubt.
BAPRAS
The BAPRAS are the voice of plastic surgery in the UK and aim to increase awareness of the breadth of plastic and cosmetic surgery, the BAPRAS promote innovation in teaching, learning and research and to raise overall understanding of the profession and industry.
The BAPRAS website contains specialist information for consultants and surgeons in training, including details on educational courses, international meetings and events. The latest plastic surgery news and research can also be found on the website and is available for general patient information for anyone wanting to find out more about plastic surgery. The BAPRAS information is a resource for plastic surgeons, other medical and health professionals, the general public, media, researchers and anyone who would like to know more about plastic surgery.
Royal College Of Surgeons
Patient Information. Frequently Asked Questions. Questions about cosmetic surgery.
College Mission Statement - The Royal College of Surgeons of England is committed to enabling surgeons to achieve and maintain the highest standards of surgical practice and patient care.
What we do
- Supervise training of surgeons in approved posts
- Provide educational and practical workshops for surgeons and other medical professionals at all stages of their careers
- Examine trainees to ensure the highest professional standards
- Promote and support surgical research in the UK
- Support audit and evaluation of clinical effectiveness
- Provide support and advice for surgeons in all stages of their careers
- Provide a mechanism whereby trusts can seek independent advice
- House a current and historical information resource centre for surgeons in the library and museums
- Act as an advisory body to the Department of Health, health authorities, Trusts, hospitals and other professional bodies
- Collaborate with other medical and academic organisations in the UK and worldwide.
- Seek to convey the importance of, and provide support for, good, effective communication and interpersonal relationships between patients and surgeons
Department of Health
The Department of Health (DH) exists to improve the health and wellbeing of people in England. Department of Health website contains informative and helpful information which should help you decide about whether or not to have surgery or non-surgical treatments, compiled to meet the requirements of the Report of the Expert Group on the Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Established in 1931 The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world.
If you are considering cosmetic or reconstructive plastic surgery you are recommended the skills of an ASPS Member Surgeon. This is a doctor with more than 6 years of surgical training and experience, with at least 3 years specifically in plastic surgery. The ASPS Member Surgeons along with their training and experience make them uniquely qualified to perform cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
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