Doctors admit more training is essential for cosmetic surgery operations

Newly qualified consultants not competent to perform plastic surgery Hundreds of doctors were polled about plastic surgery training Over 90% say NHS training is not enough for boob jobs and facelifts

By Jo Macfarlane for The Mail on Sunday

Published: 16:02 EST, 13 September 2014 | Updated: 16:02 EST, 13 September 2014

Cutting it fine: Over 90% of doctors say NHS training is not enough to be able to carry out facelifts

Doctors and patients have overwhelmingly called for the introduction of new specialist training for cosmetic surgeons to remove cowboy practices from the industry.

The latest survey, the results of which are exclusive to The Mail on Sunday, polled 500 clinicians and 2,000 women and was carried out to coincide with the UKs largest plastic surgery conference, next months Clinical Cosmetic and Reconstructive Expo (CCR Expo).

Hundreds of doctors said newly qualified consultants were not competent enough to perform specialist operations like boob jobs and facelifts despite the fact there is currently no requirement for them to complete any further accredited training.

Only seven per cent just one in 14 clinicians said they believed NHS training alone was enough.

About a third of doctors said clinicians should undergo at least three months training before injecting cosmetic fillers and Botox.

The same number thought medics should have a minimum of three months training to carry out laser treatment for acne, skin rejuvenation and hair removal.

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