Why the title ‘Cosmetic Surgeon’ Needs to be Policed
By Dr Naveen Somia Policing the use of the title ‘cosmetic surgeon’ will prevent doctors from holding out as specialists and improve patient safety. We
October 19, 2021
Information & Facts
Browse a selection of key industry news items
ASAPS reschedules annual Non-surgical Symposium for ‘bigger and better’ event in June 2022
In light of COVID-19 travel and safety restrictions the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons has postponed its annual symposium until 2022, where it will
September 3, 2021
Know the Difference: 2GB Radio Interview with Dr Rob Sheen
On Thursday, 6th May, ASAPS President Dr Rob Sheen was interviewed once again on radio station 2GB about our ‘Know the Difference’ campaign to educate consumers on researching
May 7, 2021
Dr Amira Sanki in The Australian
16th February 2021 ASAPS Vice President and Chair of Education, Dr Amira Sanki, has been featured in an article in The Australian newspapers titled ‘Surgical Training was Cosmetic, Plaintiffs Allege
February 16, 2021
Dr Amira Sanki on Studio 10 – Know the Difference
On 18th January 2021, ASAPS Vice President and Chair of Education, Dr Amira Sanki, was interviewed by Studio 10 on the importance of going to a
January 19, 2021
Know the Difference: News Articles in the Australian
Our #KnowTheDifference campaign is gaining momentum with two articles appearing on Page 3 of The Australian newspapers – one on Tuesday, 29th December and another on Wednesday, 30th
December 30, 2020
Know the Difference: Interview on Mamamia with Dr Amira Sanki
On 8th December 2020, ASAPS Vice President and Chair of Education, Dr Amira Sanki, was interviewed by Mamamia in their podcast The Quicky on a range
December 11, 2020
Know the Difference: Interview with Dr Rob Sheen
Recently, ASAPS President Dr Rob Sheen was interviewed on radio station 2GB about our ‘Know the Difference’ campaign. You can listen to the podcast here or read
December 7, 2020
Are cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery different practices?
By Dr Michael Miroshnik (FRACS, Specialist Plastic Surgeon) “I believe really sincerely that you need to first master reconstructive surgery before you can become a
July 22, 2020
Why choose a specialist plastic surgeon?
By Dr Sam Cunneen (FRACS, Specialist Plastic Surgeon) “Specialist plastic surgeons have had training through the College of Surgeons for many years. They generally have associations
July 21, 2020
