What is the difference between a Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon?
Qualified Plastic Surgeons have had to complete not only their medical degrees, but an additional 7-10 years in post graduate surgical training. Two to five of these years are usually spent in general surgical training and a further four years in specialty plastic and cosmetic surgery training. The level of plastic surgery training in Australia is world class. This training culminates in a qualification called the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).
