We all have a world of information at our fingertips thanks to the Internet however, unfortunately not all that information is accurate – especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery.

There are many misconceptions that surround cosmetic surgery, from Specialist Plastic Surgeons and ‘cosmetic doctors’* being the same, to cosmetic surgery only being for women.

Click here to read the latest article from Dr John Kippen, member of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) who addresses some of the myths about cosmetic surgery.

Find out more about the difference between a ‘cosmetic doctor’ and a Specialist Plastic Surgeon here.

To discuss your surgical options with one of our Specialist Plastic Surgeons, click here.

*The term ‘cosmetic doctor’ is not formally recognised as an official title by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

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