Cosmetic surgery regulations will protect patients in Ireland
Cosmetic surgery in Ireland is a growing industry estimated to be worth around €30 million (£24m), but with ever more people in Ireland choosing to enhance their appearance with surgery, new regulations and laws need to be put in place to make sure they are in safe hands.
Labros Chatzis, a cosmetic surgeon working in Ireland, told the Irish Independent that a new legal framework needs to be established to drive rogue surgeons out of the country. These unlicensed, unethical and untrained practitioners often tempt patients with cut-price, quick surgical fixes that can be harmful to their health, and do not offer consultations or after care to guide patients through the process and ensure they receive their desired results from surgery.
Among the unethical policies carried out by shady surgeons are time-limited deals, which Mr Chatzis said put pressure on patients to go through with surgery before they’ve had sufficient time to think it over – with the threat of losing their money if they take too long. A white paper compiled by Mr Chatzis and other cosmetic surgeons in Ireland will call for these and other practices to be made illegal as a matter of urgency, and a meeting has been arranged with key Government figures to discuss its implementation.
Cosmetic surgery regulations are vital for protecting patients and helping them make informed life choices. A committee has also been set up in Brussels to develop standardised rules for cosmetic surgery across the whole European Union, meaning more people across Europe will be able to get the results they desire from plastic surgery.
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