Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine #65

industry
The ACCS
Code of Practice
encompasses the
whole spectrum
of cosmetic
enhancement
– both surgical
and non-surgical
year, the Cosmetex meeting brings together leading practitioners in the world
of cosmetic medicine and surgery and hosts a program of scientifi c discussions
and workshops.
‘The ACCS provides a collaborative forum, and conferences such as
Cosmetex are an opportunity to hear from the best cosmetic medical practitioners
from overseas and locally,’ Dr Roos explains. ‘The peer-to-peer discussions are
great for learning and advancing new techniques and ideas.’
Not just anyone can become an ACCS member. Since its inception in 1999,
the aim of the college has been unequivocally based upon patient protection
and safety in cosmetic surgery. In order to act as a mark of distinction for those
patients thinking about a cosmetic procedure, the College has maintained a
diligent screening process before granting membership.
‘Before I was granted a Fellowship with the College, they visited my practice
and assessed various aspects such as our record keeping systems, sterility
systems and general set up,’ Dr Roos says. ‘I also had to sit an exam. For a
doctor, this means a obtaining a Fellowship certainly gives you recognition for
what you do.’
‘To be recognised as a Fellow of the ACCS, doctors need to have undergone
appropriate training, plus specifi c procedural training and they must also have
demonstrated substantial clinical experience. We also ensure our Fellows are
participating in continuing education and, where needed, recertifi cation,’ says
Dr Flynn.
The ACCS is dedicated to offering Australian patients assurance and peace
of mind in undergoing cosmetic procedures. Its commitment to upholding
standards and accountability, as well as the ongoing education of its members,
means the level of treatment and care received at the hands of ACCS members
is the best it can be. csbm
FAST FACTS ABOUT THE ACCS
• Established in 1999, the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery
(ACCS) is a not-for-profi t, multi-disciplinary fellowship-based body of
general surgeons, cosmetic surgeons, plastic surgeons, maxillofacial
surgeons, cosmetic physicians, dermatologists, ear nose and throat
surgeons, opthalmologists, general practitioners and other doctors who
practice in cosmetic medicine and surgery – Cosmetic Medical Practice.
• The primary goal of the ACCS is to ensure the safe provision of cosmetic
medicine and cosmetic surgical procedures to the Australian general
community through the supply of appropriately trained and certifi ed
health care practitioners.
• The ACCS is the only medical college to provide education and training
leading to fellowship specifi cally in cosmetic medicine and surgery.
Fellows of the College are medical doctors who have completed
post-graduate education and training and demonstrated competency
specifi cally in cosmetic medicine and surgery. To become an ACCS
Fellow, doctors must typically complete a minimum of 12 years of
medical and surgical education and training.
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