Cosmetic surgeon vs plastic surgeon: differences?

Attention: The title cosmetic surgeon is not protected!

This «doctor» can be an oral surgeon, dermatologist, general practitioner or even a doctor without any specialist training. Beauty surgery and cosmetic surgery are not defined as specialties by the medical professional associations and may therefore be offered and performed by all doctors working in Switzerland. In this respect, it is understandable that unsatisfactory results are achieved in the name of beauty.

Which title is protected?

Only titles such as «Facharzt für Plastische, Wiederherstellende und Ästhetische Chirurgie » with the FMH suffix are protected. This title confirms that the doctor in question has completed at least 6 years, and often as much as 10 and 12 years, of further training. During this training period, he or she has learned how to plan and perform all common procedures in the field of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. To finally obtain the specialist title, the candidate must have performed a prescribed minimum number of different operations, passed a Swiss and a European specialist examination, given lectures and published papers. The title also guarantees that the bearer regularly attends courses and congresses for further training.

Which doctors treat you?

Conclusion: For the sake of beauty, you should only be operated on by a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery FMH. In addition to plastic surgeons, dermatologists or aesthetic physicians can also be experts in wrinkle treatment if they have the appropriate training. However, you should also find out how much experience a doctor has.

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