Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

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. (more…)

Industry experts are calling for tighter cosmetic surgery laws to help protect patients against undergoing potentially harmful treatments with unqualified practitioners.

Many reputable cosmetic surgeons and clinics are calling for tighter regulations on plastic surgery as a way to protect consumers. (more…)

British women looking to undergo cosmetic surgery procedures are being advised to check their surgeon’s credentials to ensure they are in the capable hands of a respected practitioner working for an established company. (more…)

Many reputable cosmetic surgery clinics have been calling for increased regulations on the industry for some time now, and now the president of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has appealed for buyers to check the credentials of their surgeons.

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